If I weren't so horribly unemployed right now I'd be buying a ticket to this show and heading to the theater. I love Neko Case, her lovely voice, her exquisite compositions, everything about her. Alas, I cannot afford a $30 ticket right now so I will have to live vicariously through my readers that can.
Neko Case - "Red Tide"
Crooked Fingers - "Your Control"
Tuesday: Crooked Fingers + Wye Oak @ The Bell House 7:30pm $12
After opening up for Neko on Monday, Crooked Fingers will take over headlining duties for a night at The Bell House. Personally, I'd be more excited for openers Wye Oak a duo that flat out knows their way around a song. Either way this should be a fun show.
Crooked Fingers - "Phony Revolutions"
Wye Oak - "Obituary"
Wednesday: Telepathe @ The Annex 8pm $10
I have seen Telepathe twice now. Once was an abysmal set, marred by sound problems and a general lack of enthusiasm. The other was a fine show with a lot of energy and some catchy tunes. So I'm not really sure where to place this funky group, but I guess third times the charm right.
Telepathe - "So Fine"
Thursday: The Walkmen + Beach House @ Webster Hall 7pm $20
This is pretty much the hands down show of the week. The Walkmen are always a force when they hit the stage and I'm sure tonight's show will be no different from all the rocking shows they've given New York over the years. Beach House is a solid band but I have never been wowed by their live show. Maybe they'll ratchet things up a bit this time around.
The Walkmen - "The Rat"
Beach House - "Gila"
Friday: Real Estate + Boo and Boo Too @ Cake Shop 8pm $8
You guys would be wise to get to know the band Real Estate. There is a huge buzz surrounding them right now and with a few more raved about live shows these guys will ascend the indie ranks pretty quickly. Check 'em out now before they're playing the bigger venues.
Real Estate - "Suburban Dogs"
Boo and Boo Too - "Bottom of the Lake"
Saturday: Free Blood @ The Delancey 9:30pm $10
Free Blood is always better on the tiny stages and confined places. Something about it sets them off and they go freaking nuts on stage. The Delancey certainly fits that criteria so be prepared for a sweaty good time if you stop by on Saturday night.
Free Blood - "Quick and Painful"
Sunday:
After seeing them open the After the Jump BBQ down in Austin I have been on a bit of a Muggabears kick lately. As always the band was solid, performing in the high noon sun and making their tunes stand out despite the warmth and sunlight. I'm sure at a small, dark club it'll come across even better and they're starting to play some new tunes to go with their great older stuff.
The Muggabears - "Dead Kid Kicks"
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Muggabears, sad to be continually mistaken for an indie-pop band, changed their name to Grooms. I've heard maybe 5 tracks from their next, Rare Book Room Records' mixed record, and shit's real good...
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