Jennifer MaerzThe SpitsThe summer festival cycle is upon us quicker than you think, and while we wait on announcements from big guns like Outside Lands and Treasure Island (which has moved to the end of October) here's some updates on the budget bashes going on between now and the end of the year.First up is the Total Trash Fest organized by the Rock N Roll Adventure Kids. It kicks off with a "totally unofficial night" involving the Black Lips at Great American and Knights of the New Crusade at
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