All Points West Festival preview

The New Pornographers

For New Pornographers fans, half the fun of going to a gig is guessing which members of the band will show up. Will Dan Bejar be there? How about Neko Case? Honestly, your guess is as good as ours. The only guarantee is that you’ll get a heaping dose of power pop, full of sugary harmonies and solid hooks. The band’s most recent album “Challengers” was quieter than its previous work, but it’s a grower and a nice soundtrack for a hot summer night. Friday, August 8.