Winner 4

"I saw this really big, colorful poster advertising two CBGB appearances by this New Wave band from England called the Police, and I managed the very tricky art of ripping it off a wall. (Anybody who's tried to snatch those heavily glue-plastered billboard posters knows how tough that is). I was so intrigued by this day-glo poster that I decided to check the band out. Remarkably, the club was only about half full, but they gave a very spirited, good performance. Many people are surprised I got to see them at such a small venue, so I was curious to see how they have held up after so much time. Not sure if I could ever find the group quite as compelling as the poster's image but I'd love to find out at their MSG show. (And I ask you, does it look like Stewart Copeland is examining what he picked from his nose?)"—Tom Wright

Also in this issue:

• Ticket masters: Trying to score seats to a sold-out show? Savvy concertgoers reveal eight proven strategies to get you in.
• Win our concert tickets: Want to see some of the hottest acts of the summer? One great photo is all you need.
  • Contest 2: Lily Allen (Meet our winner.)
  • Contest 3: Rock the Bells (Meet our winner.)
  • Contest 4: Live Earth (Meet our winner.)
• Attack of the McVenue: This summer, you’ll find seven fresh clubs, many with connections to big corporations. Does this signal a golden age or Golden Arches for live music?
• Live from New York: The stage, the bathroom and everything in between: Our music staff grades seven of the summer’s newest spots for live music.
• Are new clubs a good thing?: We want to know how you feel.
• Boogie knights: Escort ditches the DJ, bringing back live disco (that’s a good thing, we promise).
• Download-worthy discs: These albums are dropping like it's hot—because it is!
• Summer concerts: June: Your comprehensive calendar to this month's music in New York
• Summer concerts: July: Your comprehensive calendar to this month's music in New York
• Summer concerts: August: Your comprehensive calendar to this month's music in New York
• Summer performers on YouTube: You've heard the songs, but how do these artists stack up live? We give you a taste of their performance mettle.
• Take it outside: Download a block-rocking map of this summer’s outdoor concert venues