So the Rooftop Films Summer Series has officially begun, and the festivities are loaded with great flicks and a very relaxed attitude towards the film-going routine. Now, even though this is a film, theatre, and comedy blog, my heart also lies with music a good chunk of the time. One of the more appealing aspects of the Rooftop Films experience is the music that accompanies the screenings. The Rooftop crew recently partnered with Sound Fix Records in an effort to produce some really kick ass pre-film shows on selected nights of the "summer". Here's the official release:

Rooftop Films is proud to present a new partnership with Sound Fix Records!

Since 1997, Rooftop Films has been screening new independent films on rooftops throughout New York City. Live music has always been part of Rooftop's programming and this summer Sound Fix Records will be presenting the music for The Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series....

Highlights from Sound Fix presents at Rooftop Films: Dirty on Purpose, O'Death, A.R.E. Weapons, Deer Tick...

The Rooftop Films 2008 Summer Series will consist of 38 unique, outdoor, film and music events. It will run from the first week of June through the end of September, with 2 or more events each week. All of the screenings will take place outdoors in New York City, either on rooftops or in other uniquely scenic locations. Live music precedes each of the films, and free after-parties or receptions follow most events.

Tonight is O'Death. Here's the schedule of bands (and go to the Rooftop site for more details and exact times):

• June 12th: O'Death
• June 13th: A.R.E. Weapons
• June 14th: Silver Haunches
• June 20th: Deer Tick
• June 21st: Sharon Van Etten

For more on the 'Top's uniqueness, check out New Roots' interview with the founder, Mark Rosenberg.

(The photo is of Dirty On Purpose's Rooftop appearance on June 6th)