This Week's Live Picks

Monday: The Dodos + Au @ Spiegeltent 10pm $20
For most of this year I have spent a decent amount of my commuting time getting lost in The Dodos' wonderful debut The Visiter. It's a remarkable, lush album with just two musicians blistering through some of the finest blending of Americana, folk, and some prog rock onto one record. I've only seen two performances from the band so far this year and though that might seem like a lot one was a festival shortened set and the other was a packed in-store so I'm looking forward to a headlining set from these guys. Also excited to check out Au for the first time.
The Dodos - "Walking"
Au - "RR vs D"

Tuesday: Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson @ Mercury Lounge 7pm $10
If you haven't heard the name Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson then you probably don't read the same publications I do, which means you probably don't read this, which means I am writing this sentence to no one in particular. It also means that the folks that are reading this need little reminding who MBAR is and already have tickets or plans to attend this show. Am I right?
Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson - "Who's Laughing"

Wednesday: Boston Spaceships @ Highline Ballroom 7pm $16
Robert Pollard does not take time off from song writing and the latest proof of that fact is a little band called Boston Spaceships. Basically an indie super group with John Moen of The Decemberists and Chris Slusarenko of Guided By Voices and Takeovers joining Pollard on stage, Boston Spaceships released a pretty solid album a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure that if you're a fan of solo Pollard or GBV you'll make sure to be at this show, if you're not you probably don't have much of a reason to attend.
Boston Spaceships - "Go for the Exit"

Thursday: Fiasco + Pterodactyl @ Death By Audio 8pm $6
Last Tuesday I went to see My Bloody Valentine and a bunch of people have asked me if it was the loudest show I've ever seen and to each one I've answered no. When I saw Pterodactyl at Glasslands last year they deafened me for a good week. The music was overwhelming at certain points and many people stepped outside, but I was mesmerized by the power of it all. I'm sure you'll see that on display again this evening and you get the double bonus of seeing the super rocking youngsters of Fiasco as well! Good lineup, just make sure you bring some ear plugs.
Fiasco - "Oh, You Horny Monster!"
Pterodactyl - "Esses"

Friday: Dark Meat + Vivian Girls @ Rocks Off Concert Cruise 8pm $20
Two super hyped buzz bands of 2008 set sail Friday night with a couple hundred hipsters aboard, that could make for some insane antics and craziness but it's more likely that if you go you'll wind up drunk with two new favorite bands. These bands definitely deserve all the hype they've been getting.
Dark Meat - "Well Fuck You Then"
Vivian Girls - "Tell the World"

Saturday: Extra Life + Dan Friel @ Less Artists More Condos 9pm $7
I was a bit envious when I saw pictures of the first show held at this venue featuring Lightning Bolt a few weeks ago. It seemed like a truly amazing experience and I wish I had gone. I will not be making the same mistake twice! Besides both of these bands have been well represented on this site so obviously I love them both very much.
Extra Life - "Blackmail Blues"
Dan Friel - "Ghost Town (Part 1)"

Sunday: Catfish Haven @ Union Hall 9pm $10
It's a bit of a week Sunday evening here in New York but with Dexter and Mad Men and The Simpsons and football on television I'm sure not too many of us will notice the light evening. That said, if you're really desperate to get off of the couch and go rocking go check out Catfish Haven who are sure to play some tunes of their brand new album which is pretty damn solid even if I haven't written about it yet.
Catfish Haven - "Are You Ready"