Tonight

There are several quality shows in DC tonight. It's really good for a Tuesday and I guess that you have to thank CMJ travel for that.

Summerbirds in the Cellar - credit
In what should be a tremendous triple bill, The Octopus Project, Summerbirds in the Cellar and Shout Out Out Out Out are at Rock 'N Roll Hotel tonight. Also, A Decent Animal is playing Velvet Lounge.

The Octopus Project - Truck
Summerbirds in the Cellar - An Honest Friend
Shout Out Out Out Out - Dude, You Feel Electrical
A Decent Animal - Bird

Amy Lavere - credit
For those who like things a little more mellow, there are 2 shows for you tonight. The Black Swans play at The Red and The Black and they are joined by locals John Bustine and Brandon Butler. Amy Lavere and Rose show off their voices at IOTA.

The Black Swans - Shake
John Bustine - Miss Amputee West Culver County
Brandon Butler - Sparks
Amy Lavere - Killing Him
Rose - I Fill Up The Time

Tuesday in DC

Alright, tonight is pretty crazy. There are solid bands everywhere and you have a lot of choices. You really can't go wrong with any of these.

Tokyo Police Club
The big ticket buzz show of the night is at Rock & Roll Hotel. Tokyo Police Club will be in town and they will be joined by Ra Ra Riot and local darlings, Jukebox the Ghost.

Tokyo Police Club - Nature Of The Experiment
Tokyo Police Club - Box
Ra Ra Riot - Each Year
Ra Ra Riot - Can Your Tell
Jukebox The Ghost - Good Day
Jukebox The Ghost - Hold It In

The Beanstalk Library - credit
DC's The Beanstalk Library is having a big CD release party for America At Night at IOTA. If you want to hear a great live band and help celebrate the release of one of the strongest local records of the year, this show is for you.

The Beanstalk Library - Fake It
The Beanstalk Library - Elephantitis
The Beanstalk Library - Fog Over My Mind

Calla
NYC's Calla and Philly's The A-Sides will be at Black Cat for a sweaty backstage show.

Calla - Bronson
The A-Sides - Cinematic

Band of Horses
The other huge show tonight, is Band of Horses at 9:30 Club. They will be joined by Love As Laughter and A Decent Animal.

Band of Horses - Monsters
Love As Laughter - Dirty Lives
A Decent Animal - Bird