Dr. Dog at 930!

On Wednesday December 3rd, Dr. Dog will be taking the stage at the 930 club. This is one show you do not want to miss. Dr. Dog (from Philadelphia) have a psychedelic-poppy-rock and roll sound, that reminds the listener of bands such as the Beach Boys and bands that sound like the Beach Boys. I… Continue reading Dr. Dog at 930!

These United States at the Black Cat

Local psychedelic folk act These United States will be playing at the Black Cat with The Cassettes in DC tomorrow! So go out and support them as they continue touring for their latest critically acclaimed CD, Crimes. These United States have a soothing sound to go with their unique (weird…but who are we to judge)… Continue reading These United States at the Black Cat

King Khan & BBQ Show at Sonar

King Khan & BBQ Show are quite possibly the most exciting duo to take any stage this year. They are made up of Canadians Blacksnake (King Khan) and Mark Sultan (BBQ), both former members of Spaceshits, and will be playing at Sonar in Baltimore this Wednesday. Their recordings sound like old 1950s garage band tapes,… Continue reading King Khan & BBQ Show at Sonar

Shiny Toy Guns At 9:30 Club

Oklahoma’s own dancerockpunk and sometimesemo band, Shiny Toy Guns, is playing at the 9:30 Club this Tuesday. Again, I can’t go (still poor) but like always, you still can for a “meh” price of $20! The group is touring on their latest Album, Season of Poison, which came out earlier this month. I haven’t heard… Continue reading Shiny Toy Guns At 9:30 Club

Exit Clov

You wanna hear a local band getting buzz lately? Check out D.C.’s own blissful pop crew, Exit Clov, fronted by identical twins Emily and Susan Hsu. This is especially exciting for me because GUESS WHAT!? The lead guitarist, Aaron Leeder, went to the same summer camp (whattup Yavneh) as I did. Yeah, I know people,… Continue reading Exit Clov

Electric Six at the Black Cat

On November 19th (Tomorrow Night), Electric Six will be playing at the Black Cat in DC. Electric Six is a six-piece disco, garage, fusion punk-rock metal orgasm from Detroit. You may know them from the single “Danger! High Voltage!” that features guest vocals by someone that sounds mysteriously like Jack White. Although they can “neither… Continue reading Electric Six at the Black Cat

Mates of State!

Mates of State will be playing at Ottobar in Baltimore on November 23 as part of their Re-Arranger tour! I have been loving the toned down Re-Arrange Us, what about you? Thoughts? Go out and support them – you’ll be enamored with how effortlessly they harmonize and combine each other’s vocals. Mates of State –… Continue reading Mates of State!

Iron & Wine with Blitzen Trapper at Rams Head

Folky sensation Iron & Wine is playing Rams Head Live in Baltimore tomorrow with similarly folky sensation Blitzen Trapper. While I can’t go (poor) you still can! While you’re at it check out a cut from Iron & Wine’s latest album, “The Shepherd’s Dog,” and the title track from Blitzen Trapper’s “Furr.” There will be… Continue reading Iron & Wine with Blitzen Trapper at Rams Head