This Week's Live Picks

Monday: The Vaselines + Adam Green @ Music Hall of Williamsburg 8pm $25
It's not every day you get to see a legendary band like The Vaselines in your in back yard. In fact I believe this is only the second time they've ever played in our area. Pretty exciting considering that, but when you factor in their 19-amazing songs well you start to get an idea of what's going on here. I hope they play them all!
The Vaselines - "Molly's Lips"
Adam Green - "Morning After Midnight"

Tuesday: Iron & Wine @ Other Music 8pm FREE (with pre-order)
There is no shortage of prolific songwriters in this day and age and of course you'd have to include Iron & Wine's Sam Beam in that list. He has released a ridiculous number of excellent LP's and EP's and on Tuesday he'll be releasing his B-side compilation Around the Well. Those that pre-ordered the record at Other Music will be invited to enjoy an intimate live show with Beam on Tuesday night. Those that didn't, well there's always YouTube the next day.
Iron & Wine - "Trapeze Swinger"

Wednesday: St. Vincent + Pattern Is Movement @ Webster Hall 8pm $15
Sophomore slumps are a serious issue in the world of indie music. Look at all the piss poor follow-ups we've gotten from folks like Tapes n' Tapes and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and the like over the least few years. Luckily there are a few artists who have managed to follow-up fantastic debut records with even better sophomore discs and St. Vincent's Actor is definitely one of those. I'm excited to see the new material translated on the stage, and I'm doubly excited because Pattern Is Movement have the opening slot! Should be a great night of music.
St. Vincent - "Actor Out of Work"
Pattern Is Movement - "Bird"

Thursday: White Rabbits, Cymbals Eat Guitars, + The Antlers @ Bowery Ballroom 8pm $15
Speaking of great nights of music, check out this triple header of a brilliant bill. All three of these bands will be in the running for album of the year from a lot of folks thanks to fantastic releases this year. Personally I enjoy The Antlers' Hospice the best, but it is a lot closer then most of you would think. I'll definitely be front and center for all of this show!
White Rabbits - "Percussion Gun"
Cymbals Eat Guitars - "Cold Spring"
The Antlers - "Bear"

Friday: Dan Friel + Talk Normal @ Dead Herring 8pm $tba
Tonight's show is not for the faint of heart. Both Dan Friel and Talk Normal do not follow the standard protocol to creating pop music, but both are definitely creating something that is completely captivating. If you're a fan of the electronic side of rock music or the noisier side, make sure you check out this show.
Dan Friel - "Buzzards"
Talk Normal - "Lemonade"

Saturday: The So So Glos, Double Dagger, + Screaming Females @ Market Hotel 8pm $tba
Wow, this week is really shaping out to be one awesome week of live music in New York. Here you have another stacked lineup with bands that you absolutely need to see! Screaming Females, Double Dagger, and The So So Glos have all recently kicked my ass with some fantastic new albums. If you don't have all three of them tonight would be the perfect time to pick them up!
The So So Glos - "99 Degrees"
Double Dagger - "The Lie/The Truth"
Screaming Females - "Skull"

Sunday: Ear Pwr + Adventure @ Cake Shop 8pm $7
A double dose of the Carpark Records sound at Cake Shop is just about as good a way to end your week as any. Both of these bands play that crazed, dance worthy sound that you've come to expect from the Baltimore bands, so throw on some neon clothes and check it out.
Ear Pwr - "Super Animal Bros. III"
Adventure - "Travel Kid"