Pixies, Misfits, Stephen Malkmus, Futureheads, Spoon Added To Line-Up For CMJ/Rock Hall Music Fest

CLEVELAND, OH. (CMJ) - The CMJ/Rock Hall Music Fest is pleased to announce its newest lineup of performers and events for the three-day music festival scheduled for June 9-11, 2005 in Cleveland.

The first annual festival is where thousands of music fans and artists will converge on Cleveland to celebrate today's best new music. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and CMJ Network produced event will not only contribute to the economic vitality of the city, but also will promote Cleveland as a progressive, music-oriented city and give music fans across the Midwest unparalleled access to exciting new talent.

The Music Fest is three days and nights of music, networking, featured speakers, a daytime Festival Village and a presentation of the top modern rock poster artists. CMJ/Rock Hall Music Fest badge holders can enjoy more than 100 live performances in Cleveland's hottest live music venues including the Beachland Ballroom, Odeon, Agora, House of Blues, Grog Shop, Peabody's and the Festival Village on the West Bank of Cleveland's "Flats." The Pixies will kick-off the festival Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. with an opening night concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Pixies (Scene Pavilion, 6/8 Late)
Digable Planets (Agora, 6/9)
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks (Beachland, 6/9)
Futureheads, High Speed Kings (Grog Shop, 6/9)
Misfits (Peabody's, 6/9)
Powerman 5000 (Peabody's 6/10)
Keoki, Frankie Bones (Peabody's, 6/10 Late)
Spoon, The Clientele (Beachland Ballroom, 6/10)
Red Wanting Blue (House of Blues, 6/10)
Mushroomhead, Mindless Self Indulgence (Scene Pavilion, 6/11)
Chuck Prophet (Beachland Ballroom, 6/11)
From First to Last, Emanuel, Halifax, H is Legend, A.P. showcase (Grog Shop, 6/11 6PM)
Nashville Pussy, Paybacks (Grog Shop, 6/11 10PM)
Lucky Artist Booking Showcase featuring: El Pus, Whole Wheat Bread, Streetlight Manifesto, June and special guests Gym Class Heroes (Agora, June 11)
The Grog Shop will also present events at the B-Side Liquor Lounge.