This Week's Live Picks

Monday: The Static Jacks @ The Studio at Webster Hall 8pm FREE
Looking over the bands playing Monday night I don't see a name I recognize or a band I know much about, so after a weekend of free shows I'll probably take it easy and enjoy a quiet Monday night on the couch. If you're feeling adventurous you might as well keep the free shows going and take a chance with The Static Jacks.
The Static Jacks - "Stay A Lover"

Tuesday: Gutsies @ Monster Island Basement 8pm $7
A band that I am loving the crap out of are up-and-comers the Gutsies. I caught these guys playing an acoustic set in Prospect Park and I was wowed by what they were able to do. As a full band it's a bit different but it is no less enthralling. Check them out before they're the next big thing.
Gutsies - "Surfer Body"

Wednesday: Mannequin Men @ The Studio at Webster Hall 8pm $10
Two years ago I was fortunate enough to get the awesome Chicago band Mannequin Men on the stage for my CMJ show and now here we are and the band is finally starting to get some of the attention they deserve. If you haven't heard these guys yet do yourself a favor and jump on the growing bandwagon!
Mannequin Men - "Grapefruit"

Thursday: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Radio 4, + Extra Golden @ Pier 54 6pm FREE
This weekend's free shows kick off Thursday night with the always awesome Ted Leo & the Pharmacists playing their annual free show here in the city. I believe this is the 7th year in a row he's played for free and he never fails to go all out for. Oh and there's som sweet openers playing too!
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - "Where Was My Brain?"
Radio 4 - "(Give Me All Your) Money"
Extra Golden - "Fantasies of the Orient"

Friday: Black Moth Super Rainbow, Blank Dogs, + Dan Friel @ South Street Seaport 6pm FREE
Another Friday at the Seaport this time with a couple of buzzed about openers and of course Black Moth Super Rainbow who played the Seaport a couple of years ago. To be completely honest I'm more excited for openers Dan Friel and Blank Dogs, but that's just some personal taste.
Black Moth Super Rainbow - "Gold Splatter"
Blank Dogs - "Setting Fire To Your House"
Dan Friel - "Ghost Town (Pt. 1)"

Saturday: Tyvek @ Cake Shop 8pm $10
I'll be pool side on Saturday but if you're hanging around the city make sure you check out the always amazing Tyvek play.
Tyvek - "Hey Una"

Sunday: ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, Black Lips, + Health @Williamsburg Waterfront 2pm FREE
Flat out, holy shit, look at that lineup! The Black Lips as one of the opening acts! You know you've got something special going when that happens, and sure enough you get a lineup with the LA upstarts Health, the always amazing Black Lips and the reborn Trail of Dead all on the same day! It's days like today that make me so happy that I live in New York City!
...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead - "Source Tags and Codes"
Black Lips - "Again & Again"
Health - "Die Slow"