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Think of a band you like and they probably like the Feelies. The New Jersey act has made an impression on more than a few folks since the seminal Crazy Rhythms LP landed in 1980, but-- barring some reunion-like activity back in 2006-- they haven't played a proper live gig in over 15 years. Look for that to change this summer.

According to a Billboard.com report, the Feelies will reunite to open for Sonic Youth at the River to River Festival in New York City's Battery Park. The big gig goes down July 4, and it's sure to eclipse any other sort of celebrating that might be happening that day.

On assorted dates throughout the summer, the River to River Festival will also welcome Atlas Sound, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, St. Vincent, Christian Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid, Akron/Family, and the U.S. debut of Jóhann Jóhannsson.

Feelies frontman Glenn Mercer, who issued solo LP Wheels in Motion last year, has a couple of his own shows leading up to the reunion performance. Check those below.

Glenn Mercer:

04-12 Brooklyn, NY - Luna Lounge
04-17 Somerville, MA - Johnny D's