Lots of great shows going on sale tomorrow (Friday), including a 5-night Art Brut residency at Mercury Lounge and two Passion Pit shows. All the details are below:

• Ben Harper and the Relentless 7 on May 5 at Webster Hall and May 8 at Music Hall of Williamsburg. Tickets
• Kate Voegele at Highline Ballroom on May 13. Tickets
• The Shins at Wellmont Theatre on May 17 and Terminal 5 on May 18. Tickets
• Mos Def and Talib Kweli (under the name Black Star) will be at Nokia Theater on May 30, performing two shows–one at 7 pm and one at 11:30 pm. Tickets
• Art Brut is celebrating the release of their new album, Art Brut vs. Satan (out May 12) on June 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 at Mercury Lounge. Five night passes available. Tickets
• Jonathan Richman and Vic Chesnutt at Bowery Ballroom on June 16 and 17. Tickets
• Indigo Girls and Matt Nathanson are at Central Park Summerstage on June 16. Tickets
• Metric, who have a new album called Fantasies coming out, are at Terminal 5 on June 17. Tickets
• Passion Pit are at Bowery Ballroom June 19 and 20. Tickets
• Camera Obscura are at Webster Hall on June 24. Tickets
• Meat Puppets are at Mercury Lounge on June 11 and 12. Tickets

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To celebrate folk legend Pete Seeger, Madison Square Garden is hosting a huge 90th birthday party for him. The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders, is a benefit in his honor, and the concert will feature over 40 artists, including Joan Baez, Ben Harper, Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews, Michael Franti, Emmylou Harris, Juanes, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Tao Rodriguez–Seeger, Taj Mahal, Eddie Vedder, and Keller Williams.

The concert is on May 3 at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are on AMEX presale NOW until next Monday, March 30, at 9am when they go on regular sale.

The following shows are on sale now:

• David Lynch Foundation Benefit with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Ben Harper, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Bettye LaVette, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedder, Donovan, and Moby at Radio City Music Hall on April 4
• Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden on August 3
• No Doubt with Paramore at Jones Beach on June 27
• The Toadies at Irving Plaza on May 27
• Soulive at Blender Theater on April 16
• Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick at Jones Beach on July8
• Seal at Radio City Music Hall on April 16
• Mastodon and Kylesa at Irving Plaza on May 9 and Music Hall of Williamsburg on May 10
• David Byrne at Wellmont Theater on June 3
• Ian Anderson at Beacon Theater on October 13

According to Brooklynvegan, Ben Harper will be playing the teeny tiny Mercury Lounge under the name “Relentless 7″ on December 11 at midnight. Tickets go on sale today (Wednesday) at 12 noon.

According to All Points West Festival:

“BEN HARPER & THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS
TREY ANASTASIO AND CLASSIC TAB
HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR SUNDAY TO THE
ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

Other additions to the lineup include: Robyn, Matt Costa, The Duke Spirit & Ben Jelen!”

Also, they announced the details of the ferry. Check it out here.

“The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation today announces the artists who will induct this year’s honorees at a ceremony on March 10, 2008, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City:
Leonard Cohen will be inducted by Lou Reed

The Dave Clark Five (Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton and Mike Smith) will be inducted by Tom Hanks

Madonna will be inducted by Justin Timberlake

John Mellencamp will be inducted by Billy Joel

Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will be inducted by Jerry Butler

The Ventures (Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, Don Wilson) will be inducted by John Fogerty

Little Walter will be inducted by Ben Harper”

On the tube…

It’s great week for music on Late Night TV this week.  Letterman kicks it off with Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals tonight (Monday).

Tuesday Dave follows up with John Fogerty - must accompany with a can of beer.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Faith Hill, Rihanna and Iron & Wine.

I can imagine Conan’s music guy is stoked about producing another solid music line-up this week.

Tuesday Night, Conan will host Jason Schwartzman - sans Phantom Planet.  There will likely be a last minute band, but no word yet.  Jason…round up the band and join them for a track or two.

Wednesday features the pride of Buffalo Ani DiFranco (appearing after Tina Fey).  I hope she plays something super raw.

Primer Thursday…Bloc Party live on Conan…then get yourself to a bar for last call.

Friday rounds out with a performance by Animal Collective.

All in all…a solid week on the tube.