The third annual Infringement Festival is just around the corner (July 26-August 5), bringing over 200 performances of eclectic measure sure to interest any form of artist. Headlining the 2007 pre-launch parties is Tori Sparks, a sultry Nashville musician touring in support of her new album, Under This Yellow Sun, out on August 14. The fun starts on Saturday (July 21), 8pm at Staples/Spirits of Allentown. Sparks will be headlining this teaser in a pair of big black boots along with Dick Whiskey, Jax Deluca and Pat O’Keefe. The official festival kickoff will be held next Thursday (July 26)at 9pm at Merlin’s withmusic by Sparks, the Nigels and the Waves. For more information on various events visit www.myspace.com/buffaloinfringement. Experimental, controversial or politically charged energy is greatly welcomed.—jodi hahn