This Week's Live Picks

Monday: Calvin Harris @ Bowery ballroom 7:30pm $15
I sort of enjoyed last year's release from Calvin Harris, it didn't quite melt my mind though and based on everyone else I assumed it was going to. So I think it suffered from high expectations, but I think I may give it another shot and see what he does live.
Calvin Harris - "The Girls"

Tuesday: South @ Mercury Lounge 9pm $15
South has been blowing the fuck up, getting coverage from everywhere about their new album except right here. I might have mentioned it once or twice but I haven't given it much exposure. What do you say we see what these guys are actually like tonight?
South - "Loosen Your Hold"

Wednesday: Megafaun @ Knitting Factory 8pm $7
I've only listened to some of their songs off the internet so far, but that's enough to sell me on this band. It is well worth the $7 for this show! You will have mega fun! Haha!
Megafaun - "Find Your Mark"

Thursday: I'm from Barcelona @ Brooklyn Masonic Temple 7:30pm $10
I was actually at Maxwell's on Friday night to see this band, but didn't make it through the extremely long sound check (I understand that it's tough getting everything set for a 29-member band, I was just sleepy). I might try again tonight though because this band is a shit load of fun live.
I'm from Barcelona - "Oversleeping"

Friday: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted + AWE Present @ The Cup 8pm $5
A couple weeks ago I kicked off my new series with AWE and here's our second show, this time in Staten Island. It's all ages so bring your kid sister or little brother, and be prepared for some absolutely insane punk rock!
Screaming Females - "Fun"
The Delay - "Burnout"

Saturday: The Acorn + Ola Podrida @ Union Hall 9:30pm $10
Two good bands, one small intimate setting. It should sound awfully good in the basement on Saturday night!
The Acorn - "Dents"
Ola Podrida - "Jordanna"

Sunday: Pelican + The Austerity Program @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 8pm $15
I know Sunday's are normally a day of rest but this lineup might get my ass moving over to North 6th! Two awesome, loud bands together one ear shattering bill! This could hurt oh so good!
Pelican - "Winds with Hands"
The Austerity Program - "Song 17B"