Weekend Preview

Friday: Tonight begins the residency of Jukebox the Ghost at Piano's. Hailing from our nation's capital, Jukebox is a band I have absolutely fallen in love with this year since seeing their first ever show at Piano's. It won me over and since then I seen and listened to them plenty, but I am still really looking forward to these three shows at Piano's this month. This one not only features Jukebox but Exit Clov and last week's band of the week Le Loup as well. It's sure to be the best possible way to kick off your weekend with high spirited indie pop coming at you from all angles. The show gets going at 8pm, tickets are a measly $8.
Jukebox the Ghost - "Matter of Time"
Exit Clov - "MK Ultra"
Le Loup - "We Are Gods! We Are Wolves"

Also Playing Tonight:
Bill Callahan @ Highline Ballroom 9pm $15
Here Lies Pa @ Luna Lounge 7pm $8
Palomar @ Sound Fix Records 8pm FREE
Damien Rice @ MSG 6pm $45
Aloha @ Union Hall 7:30[m $10
Editors + Ra Ra Riot @ Webster Hall 6pm $25

Saturday: Get an early start on your Saturday night on the town this week with a stop at Sound Fix Records. Starting at 5pm you can see the delicious twee indie-pop of Oh No! Oh My! live and in person. The band is set to release the follow up to their well received 2006 release and are sure to pack this place out early this evening. And of course it helps that its FREE!
Oh No! Oh My! - "The Party Punch"

After you're down at Sound Fix (and probably stopping at Enid's if I know you like I think I know you), head on over to Bowery Ballroom where Land of Talk and Cloud Cult will be taking the stage.
Land of Talk - "Dark Nature Places"
Cloud Cult - "A Good God"

Also Playing Today:
Dalek @ ERMP 2pm FREE
Meat Puppets @ Luna Lounge 8pm $20
Modest Mouse @ McCarren Park Pool 5pm $40
Vampire Weekend @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 9pm $12
Aa @ Moster Island Art Center 2pm FREE
Dappled Cities @ Union Hall 7:30pm $10
Midlake @ Webster Hall 6pm $20

Sunday: The first Sunday of the NFL season is usually a big deal to me. Each year I spend the day in front of the TV, snacking on crap I shouldn't eat, and making sure my fantasy players get off to a good start. Well this year my team doesn't get started till Monday night so instead of sitting on the couch I'll be heading to Ludfest, the debut festival being held on Ludlow St. between Stanton and Rivington, which is featuring The Secret Machines, A Place To Bury Strangers, and Other Passengers as well as a slew of other bands. So if you're not a Jets or Giants fan and you're in search of something fun to do this Sunday come on down to Ludfest!!!
The Secret Machines - "1,000 Seconds"
A Place To Bury Strangers - "She Dies"
Other Passengers - "Condolences"

Also Playing Tonight:
Mannequin Man @ Pianos 8:30pm $8
Aesop Rock @ Irving Plaza 7pm $20