This Week's Live Picks

Monday: David Byrne @ Prospect Park Bandshell 8pm FREE
This week the free summer shows finally kick off for real with David Byrne performing as part of the annual Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park. As always they'll ask you for a small suggested donation (usually $3) but it's a small price to pay to see a legend such as David Byrne. Plan on getting to the venue at least an hour early to ensure your entry.
David Byrne - "Fuzzy Freaky"

Tuesday: Marissa Nadler + James Blackshaw @ Mercury Lounge 9pm $12
Somehow Marissa Nadler is still skirting under the radar despite having released one of 2009's best records so far. This is probably a good thing for her fans because we continue to see her in some of the more intimate venues throughout the city. Tonight it's Mercury Lounge, but at some point people are going to catch onto this talent so go see her now!
Marissa Nadler - "River of Dirt"
James Blackshaw - "Cross"

Wednesday: Deastro @ Mercury Lounge 7:30pm $10
The buzz surrounding Deastro right now is deafening. Some people have declared him as one of the most innovative artists to emerge this year. Both of those are reasons to check out what he does on stage.
Deastro - "Friends"

Thursday: The Fiery Furnaces @ (le) poisson rouge 7pm $18
The Fiery Furnaces are back with a new album due later this year so expect to get a sneak peak at some of the new material. Hopefully. Truth is you never know what you're going to get from a Fiery Furnaces show, but usually they are well worth seeing.
The Fiery Furnaces - "Blueberry Boat"

Friday: Pop Tarts Suck Toasted's Northside Fest Showcase @ Public Assembly 8pm $10
I admittedly went a little overboard in planning my Northside Fest showcase this year. 12-bands on two stages in the span of about 6-hours. This is gonna be epic and it's only gonna cost you $10 to get in! That folks is a bargain, and let me tell you all of these bands are fantastic!
Screaming Females - "Skull"
Eula - "Housewolf"
Sisters - "Glue"
Kilgore Trout Is Dead - "Leave Me Alone"

Saturday: A Brief Smile @ The Delancey 8pm $5
Yeah, more self promotion as I'll be DJing A Brief Smile's second EP release show with my lovely girlfriend Rachael. It's gonna be a good time with a couple solid bands and the whole release party atmosphere going on. I'm bringing some special treats guaranteed!
A Brief Smile - "Bigger Lies"

Sunday: Todd P's Unamplified BBQ 2009 @ Fort Tilden Beach 12pm FREE
Summer hasn't even officially gotten started yet but I assure you the annual Todd P BBQ will probably be the highlight of the year! 10-minute sets from about 40 different bands is bound to make an awesome event.
Dinowalrus - "Electric Car, Gas Guitar"
Fiasco - "Oh, You Horny Monster"
Mika Miko - "Capricorinations"
Pterodactyl - "December"