LCD Soundsystem at Fox Theater Pomona – Photo by Matt Draper

This week has kind of been a bummer with GREAT bands calling it quits. First we had the iconic duo, the White Stripes, and now we have LCD Soundsystem officially retiring from “the game.” But unlike the White Stripes, dance genius James Murphy and his crew will be going out with a bang! LCD will be playing a three-hour + farewell show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011. And trust me, this is gonna be one wild party! Book your flight now LA!

Check out their official statement below:

good people of earth
lcd soundsystem are playing madison square garden on april 2nd, and it will
be our last show ever. we are retiring from the game. gettin’ out. movin’
on. but for just one more night, we will be playing with friends and family
for nearly 3 hours–playing stuff we’ve never played before and going out
with a bang. and we’d like you to be there.

if you would, we’d love it if people all came in white. or black. or black
and white. and come ready to have fun, please. and come early, as the
festivities will be opened by our favorites, liquid liquid. yes: liquid
liquid.

if it’s a funeral, let’s have the best funeral ever!!!

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CHECK LCD WEBSITE AND PITCHFORK FOR FAN PRE-SALE MID WEEK, DETAILS POSTED ON TUESDAY 8TH.