This Week's Live Picks

Monday: Human Highway + Becky Stark @ Cake Shop 8pm $8
The names of these two performers may not be immediately familiar to most of you but I assure you that you should have at least heard of what they are a part of or the names of their other projects. Opening act, Becky Stark, is the front woman for the wonderful Lavender Diamond. Her stage presence is a beautiful thing to behold and her voice might just charm the pants off of you! As for Human Highway well this is another Nick Thornburn side project. You know Nick Thornburn, of Islands or Unicorns or about a dozen other bands. This should be pretty noteworthy and definitely worth checking out.
Human Highway - "Sleep Talking"
Lavender Diamond - "You Broke My Heart"

Tuesday: Dan Friel + Dinowalrus @ Cake Shop 8pm $7
Back-to-back nights at the cramped confines of Cake Shop may not be your cup of tea but following Monday's sweet lineup this Dinowalrus curated show is another gem! There's two other bands on the bill but Dan Friel (of Parts & Labor fame) and Dinowalrus are the real draws to me. Check 'em out!
Dan Friel - "Ghost Town (Part 1)"
Dinowalrus - "I Hate Numbers"

Wednesday: Sunset Rubdown, Passion Pit, + The End of the World @ Mercury Lounge 7:30pm SOLD OUT
I am sorry to recommend a show that is sold out, but sometimes you just can't help being excited about a particular show regardless of it's ticketing possibilities. I'll be in attendance on Wednesday when this excellent triple bill hits the stage and hopefully most of my readers knew enough to get tickets in advance. I'll have more on The End of the World tomorrow and you should definitely already know all you need to know about Sunset Rubdown and Passion Pit!
Sunset Rubdown - "Stadium and Shrines II"
Passion Pit - "Cuddle Fuddle"
The End of the World - "Show Your Age"

Thursday: Oppenheimer @ Mercury Lounge 9:30pm $10
The Irish duo known as Oppenheimer is once again invading our shores making for another excellent reason to hit Mercury Lounge. I know some of you may be headed to that free Hold Steady show but make sure you pop in here for the electric rock of Oppenheimer before you head to the free show.
Oppenheimer - "Steven McCauley for President"

Friday: Mount Eerie @ Lutheran Church of the Messiah 8pm $8
Mount Eerie is one of those bands that push the envelope with every bit of music they release. This fall they'll be releasing two excellent albums (that I've been meaning to write more about and should soon) that are worth your attention and their live show is usually better then most other shows you might choose to see. Check it out.
Mount Eerie - "Voice In Headphones"

Saturday: Motel Motel @ Lit 8:30pm $6
I'm really digging the tunes from Motel Motel, a band that I think will make a serious push for your attentions in the coming months. Tonight they hit Lit and that means I think you should be there to acquaint yourself with this rising band before they are too big to care about their fans!
Motel Motel - "Coffee"

Sunday: The Feelies @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm $25
The Feelies were excellent opening for Sonic Youth at their 4th of July concert and tonight the band continues to stay away from hibernation with a show that doesn't fall on a holiday! That alone is pretty noteworthy but their live show is definitely something you shouldn't miss!!!
The Feelies - "It's Only Life"