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The Shins have often been criticized for putting on a poor live performance and this has kept me from seeing them in the past, but I realize now that I will never know for sure unless I see the band on my own. Tonight affords and excellent opportunity to do just this as the band will be doing a free in-store performance. Of course as the asterik suggest it isn't really free you have to buy Wincing the Night Away in order to get in but you know you're going to buy it anyway.
The Shins - "Split Needles (Alternate Version)"
Cities on Fire/Brother Reverand/Frightened Rabbit/The Dramas@ Mercury Lounge 7pm $12
If you don't feel like braving the cold and waiting in line to see The Shins I'd suggest heading over to see Glasgow's Frightened Rabbit. Sure they are not the headliner for the show but they are the band everyone is talking about. They play a style of muisc that has been compared to their Scotish contemporaries like Camera Obscura and the like. Check them out now so you can say you saw them when.
Frightened Rabbit - "Be Less Rude"
Tuesday: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Bowery Ballroom 6:30pm
I really can't recommend paying $50 for a concert featuring one good band and a bunch of okay bands, but this time out it is for a good cause as the show is to benefit the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls. The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls is a summer camp for girls where they can go and learn to play instruments, write songs, learn about different types of music, and generally rock out. If you can afford the show I'd suggest taking a chance on it, you can always write off the tickets on your taxes.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - "Yankee Go Home"
Dean & Britta @ Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction 7pm $15 + one drink min.
With Thursday night's show at Union Hall sold out this may be your only chance to catch the former Luna members perform their 60's styled pop rock music. Their new album Back Numbers is currenlt garnering a lot of well deserved buzz despite it having not been released yet. Go check them out and enjoy that one drink minimum with something tasty.
Dean & Britta - "Moonshot"
Wednseday: Camera Obscura/The Essex Green @ Warsaw 8pm $15.50
Camera Obscura had one heck of a year last year. The Scotish quintet released on of the year's best records, had some excellent singles, and did a ton of touring. The touring continues this year as the band headlines the Polish National House tonight. As always with Warsaw make sure you get there early to enjoy some kielbasa and pierogies!
Camera Obscura - "If Looks Could Kill"
Clipse/Kidz In the Hall/SkyZoo @ Bowery Ballroom 7:30pm $25
In the world of rap music their are very few artists that are as innovative and praised as the duo known as Clipse. Which makes it a bit surprising that their show was moved from Webster Hall to the smaller Bowery Ballroom, but you should all take advantage of the more intimate setting. When the coke rappers played the even smaller Knitting Factory during CMJ they were met with all types of rave reviews which makes me believe this move will be good for the Clipse. Don't miss out.
Clipse - "Momma I'm Sorry"
Thursday:The Essex Green/Benzos @ Maxwell's 8pm $10
Benzos has been getting lots of recognition in the past couple of years. They haven't quite blown up yet but with their mix dance music, guitar driven rocks, and bits of post-punk they definately have the potential to be one of those bands everyone knows.
Benzos - "Glass Souls"
Friday: Deerhoof/Busdriver/Proton Proton @ Irving Plaza 8pm $16
If you haven't yet heard Friend Opportunity by Deerhoof don't despair the album will be released on Tuesday. However, as most people with an internet connection already know the album is simple amazing. Tonight they bring this amazing album, as well as their impressive catalog, to Irving Plaza to rock the masses live. Deerhoof is an impressive live band that is sure to make the show more fun than you can possibly imagine, this is a show you must be at.
Deerhoof - "+81"
Ted Leo/Medications/The Forms/Last Letters @ Northsix 8pm $12
Its not every night that you get to see Ted Leo performing a solo show, but tonight you get just that opportunity and its for a good cause as the show is to support Callum Robbins son of producer J. Robbins who has SMA. Other than that it is the second to last show at Northsix, and is pretty cheap to get into. What more could you want?
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - "The Son of Cain"
Saturday: Underrated Presents @ Sin-e 8pm $10
It seems with each passing week that there is a blog sponsored show to go to, and for the regular concert going public that is a very good thing. This week Rachael from Underrated has thrown together a terrfic lineup for a very reasonable price. Go check out Sure Juror, Seth Kallen & the Reaction, White Rabbits, GoStation, and Liam & Me. Should be loads of fun, I'll see you there.
White Rabbits - "One Hot Minute"
Sure Juror - "Harry Reems and the Bill of Rights"
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