BEST BETS AT DC MUSIC VENUES
Menomena
TUES Nov 6 @ Black Cat -- $12
Menomena’s new album, Friend and Foe, may be the best rock album this year. Menomena’s music is dense and complex with layer-upon-layer of sound, but instead of sounding like a cacophony it all works together – almost symphonic.
Sounds like: The Shins
Sample track: “Wet and Rustling”
http://www.myspace.com/menomena
The Subdudes
THURS Nov 8 @ The State Theater (Falls Church)
New Orleans-based band the Subdudes blend soul with a bit of Zydeco to create a sound that is uniquely theirs.
Sounds like: Al Green meets Dr. John
Sample track: “Known to Touch Me”
http://www.myspace.com/thesubdudes
***NEW***
Lyle Lovett
SUN and MON Nov 11 & 12, 7:30 pm @ The Birchmere ($75)
If you wonder how a man who looks like Lyle Lovett managed to convince Julia Roberts to marry him (albeit only briefly), look no further than his music. He’s a modern master and everyone should hear him play once -- but, be prepared to shell out some dough for the privilege.
Sample track: “I Think You Know What I Mean”
http://www.lylelovett.com/
VHS or Beta
MON Nov 12 @ Black Cat -- $13
VHS or Beta is the darker side of new new-wave. They sound like the 80s were new all over again. Viva synth…
Sounds like: Joy Division, the Killers
Sample track: “The Melting Moon”
http://www.myspace.com/vhsorbeta
***NEW***
Robert Earl Keen
NOV 14 @ The Birchmere (in the bandstand) -- $35
No one does Texas country party-rock like Robert Earle Keen. Keen’s repertoire of toe-tapping tunes about blue-collar life in rural Texas has earned him a loyal if not fanatical following.
Sample track: “The Road Goes on Forever”
http://www.robertearlkeen.com/
The Swell Season
SUN Nov 18 @ Lincoln Theater
The Swell Season are Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Czech musician Markéta Irglová, the duo that starred in and composed the music for the film “Once.” These are some of the prettiest songs you’ll ever hear.
Sounds like: Elliot Smith returns from the grave and records an album with Emmylou Harris
Sample track: “If You Want Me”
http://www.myspace.com/theswellseason
***NEW***
Broken Social Scene Plays Kevin Drew's Spirit If
SUN. NOV. 18 @ 9:30 -- $25.00 (6pm doors)
Co-Founder and leader of Canadian indie-rock super-group Broken Social Scene, Kevin Drew enlists his band-mates to make guest appearances on this first in a series of Broken Social Scene solo projects.
Sounds like: Broken Social Scene
Sample track: “Tbtf”
http://www.myspace.com/kevindrewspiritif
***NEW***
The Hold Steady (w/ Art Brut and 1990's)
TUES NOV 20 @ 9:30 - $20 (7 pm doors)
Rearrange your schedule, call in sick to work, do whatever you have to do, but don’t miss a chance to see the Hold Steady live. Sometime in 2003, while watching the Band’s concert film “The Last Waltz,” Hold Steady lead singer Craig Finn turned to guitarist Tad Kubler and asked, "Dude, why aren't there any bands like this anymore? Let's do this from now on." The rest was history. Dubbed America’s #1 bar band, no one alive today does real all-American rock and roll better than the Hold Steady.
Sounds like: John Hiatt, the Band
Sample track: “Stuck Between Stations”
http://www.myspace.com/theholdsteady
Dinosaur Jr.
TUES Nov 27 @ Black Cat - $20
It came from the 90s! College-rock heroes Dinosaur Jr. are back with a new album and a tour to back it. I never got to see Dinosaur Jr. in college and look forward to getting a chance now.
Sample track: “Feel the Pain”
http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr
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Concert Calender
BEST BETS AT DC MUSIC VENUES
Slim Cessna's Auto Club
TUES Oct. 16 @ DC9
Ever wonder what would happen if moonshine drinking hillbillies dropped acid? My guess is something like Slim Cessna. Insane hillbilly rock probably won’t catch on, but it’s got a beat you can dance to, is often very funny, and is certainly something worth seeing.
Sounds like: Southern Culture on the Skids
Sample track: “This is How We Do Things in the Country”
http://www.myspace.com/slimcessnasautoclub
British Sea Power
FRI Oct 19 @ Black Cat -- $13
Manchester band British Sea Power wears their brit-pop roots in their name and in their music. The ghosts of great Manchester bands past like the Stone Roses can be heard here…maybe a little Pixies in there too….
Sounds like: Coldplay and Interpol had a baby
Sample track: “Please Stand Up”
http://www.myspace.com/britishseapower
Stars **SOLD OUT**
SAT. OCT. 20 @ 9:30 Club -- $20.00
Another one of the gazillion really good Canadian bands running around North America. Stars’ music is delicate and pretty indie-rock.
Sounds like: Broken Social Scene, Feist, The Smiths, The Shins
Sample track: “Take Me to the Riot”
http://www.myspace.com/stars
She Wants Revenge
SAT. OCT. 27 @ Black Cat -- $16
This was one of the best live shows I saw last year. While they are darker and take themselves a little too seriously, She Wants Revenge has some undeniably great songs. "Out of Control," "Tear You Apart," and "These Things" are all stellar.
Sounds like: Depeche Mode
Sample track: “Take Me to the Riot”
http://www.myspace.com/shewantsrevenge
Band of Horses
FRI Nov. 2 @ 9:30 Club -- $20.00
Band of Horses’ lush, beautiful album “Everything All the Time” is filled with graceful, gorgeous rock songs and was probably the best album of last year.
Sounds like: Sigur Ros learned to speak English and listened to allot of My Morning Jacket and the Shins
Sample track: “Funeral”
http://www.myspace.com/bandofhorses
The Thermals
SAT Nov 3 @ Black Cat -- $13
The Thermals make lo-fi punk music that’s fun to listen to.
Sounds like: The Ramones were resurrected with spliced DNA from Guided by Voices
Sample track: “Test Pattern” or “Returning to the Fold”
http://www.myspace.com/thethermals
Rogue Wave
MON Nov 5 @ Black Cat -- $13
With fragile, pretty songs like “Eyes,” Rogue Wave seems destined to become regular accompaniment to weepy scenes on movie soundtracks.
Sounds like: Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins
Sample track: “Eyes” or “Chicago x 12”
http://www.myspace.com/roguewave
Menomena
TUES Nov 6 @ Black Cat -- $12
Menomena’s new album, Friend and Foe, may be the best rock album this year. Menomena’s music is dense and complex with layer-upon-layer of sound, but instead of sounding like a cacophony it all works together – almost symphonic.
Sounds like: The Shins
Sample track: “Wet and Rustling”
http://www.myspace.com/menomena
The Subdudes
THURS Nov 8 @ The State Theater (Falls Church)
New Orleans-based band the Subdudes blend soul with a bit of Zydeco to create a sound that is uniquely theirs.
Sounds like: Al Green meets Dr. John
Sample track: “Known to Touch Me”
http://www.myspace.com/thesubdudes
VHS or Beta
MON Nov 12 @ Black Cat -- $13
VHS or Beta is the darker side of new new-wave. They sound like the 80s were new all over again. Viva synth…
Sounds like: Joy Division, the Killers
Sample track: “The Melting Moon”
http://www.myspace.com/vhsorbeta
The Swell Season
SUN Nov 18 @ Lincoln Theater
The Swell Season are Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Czech musician Markéta Irglová, the duo that starred in and composed the music for the film “Once.” These are some of the prettiest songs you’ll ever hear.
Sounds like: Elliot Smith returns from the grave and records an album with Emmylou Harris
Sample track: “If You Want Me”
http://www.myspace.com/theswellseason
Dinosaur Jr.
TUES Nov 27 @ Black Cat - $20
It came from the 90s! College-rock heroes Dinosaur Jr. are back with a new album and a tour to back it. I never got to see Dinosaur Jr. in college and look forward to getting a chance now.
Sounds like: The Pixies
Sample track: “Feel the Pain”
http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr
Slim Cessna's Auto Club
TUES Oct. 16 @ DC9
Ever wonder what would happen if moonshine drinking hillbillies dropped acid? My guess is something like Slim Cessna. Insane hillbilly rock probably won’t catch on, but it’s got a beat you can dance to, is often very funny, and is certainly something worth seeing.
Sounds like: Southern Culture on the Skids
Sample track: “This is How We Do Things in the Country”
http://www.myspace.com/slimcessnasautoclub
British Sea Power
FRI Oct 19 @ Black Cat -- $13
Manchester band British Sea Power wears their brit-pop roots in their name and in their music. The ghosts of great Manchester bands past like the Stone Roses can be heard here…maybe a little Pixies in there too….
Sounds like: Coldplay and Interpol had a baby
Sample track: “Please Stand Up”
http://www.myspace.com/britishseapower
Stars **SOLD OUT**
SAT. OCT. 20 @ 9:30 Club -- $20.00
Another one of the gazillion really good Canadian bands running around North America. Stars’ music is delicate and pretty indie-rock.
Sounds like: Broken Social Scene, Feist, The Smiths, The Shins
Sample track: “Take Me to the Riot”
http://www.myspace.com/stars
She Wants Revenge
SAT. OCT. 27 @ Black Cat -- $16
This was one of the best live shows I saw last year. While they are darker and take themselves a little too seriously, She Wants Revenge has some undeniably great songs. "Out of Control," "Tear You Apart," and "These Things" are all stellar.
Sounds like: Depeche Mode
Sample track: “Take Me to the Riot”
http://www.myspace.com/shewantsrevenge
Band of Horses
FRI Nov. 2 @ 9:30 Club -- $20.00
Band of Horses’ lush, beautiful album “Everything All the Time” is filled with graceful, gorgeous rock songs and was probably the best album of last year.
Sounds like: Sigur Ros learned to speak English and listened to allot of My Morning Jacket and the Shins
Sample track: “Funeral”
http://www.myspace.com/bandofhorses
The Thermals
SAT Nov 3 @ Black Cat -- $13
The Thermals make lo-fi punk music that’s fun to listen to.
Sounds like: The Ramones were resurrected with spliced DNA from Guided by Voices
Sample track: “Test Pattern” or “Returning to the Fold”
http://www.myspace.com/thethermals
Rogue Wave
MON Nov 5 @ Black Cat -- $13
With fragile, pretty songs like “Eyes,” Rogue Wave seems destined to become regular accompaniment to weepy scenes on movie soundtracks.
Sounds like: Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins
Sample track: “Eyes” or “Chicago x 12”
http://www.myspace.com/roguewave
Menomena
TUES Nov 6 @ Black Cat -- $12
Menomena’s new album, Friend and Foe, may be the best rock album this year. Menomena’s music is dense and complex with layer-upon-layer of sound, but instead of sounding like a cacophony it all works together – almost symphonic.
Sounds like: The Shins
Sample track: “Wet and Rustling”
http://www.myspace.com/menomena
The Subdudes
THURS Nov 8 @ The State Theater (Falls Church)
New Orleans-based band the Subdudes blend soul with a bit of Zydeco to create a sound that is uniquely theirs.
Sounds like: Al Green meets Dr. John
Sample track: “Known to Touch Me”
http://www.myspace.com/thesubdudes
VHS or Beta
MON Nov 12 @ Black Cat -- $13
VHS or Beta is the darker side of new new-wave. They sound like the 80s were new all over again. Viva synth…
Sounds like: Joy Division, the Killers
Sample track: “The Melting Moon”
http://www.myspace.com/vhsorbeta
The Swell Season
SUN Nov 18 @ Lincoln Theater
The Swell Season are Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Czech musician Markéta Irglová, the duo that starred in and composed the music for the film “Once.” These are some of the prettiest songs you’ll ever hear.
Sounds like: Elliot Smith returns from the grave and records an album with Emmylou Harris
Sample track: “If You Want Me”
http://www.myspace.com/theswellseason
Dinosaur Jr.
TUES Nov 27 @ Black Cat - $20
It came from the 90s! College-rock heroes Dinosaur Jr. are back with a new album and a tour to back it. I never got to see Dinosaur Jr. in college and look forward to getting a chance now.
Sounds like: The Pixies
Sample track: “Feel the Pain”
http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurjr
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