Big Thursday Night

Tom Morello is best known as one of the best guitarists today, lending his prowess to Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. Now he is set to release The Fabled City September 30 under the auspices of The Nightwatchmen. Thursday night at Fletcher's in Baltimore, Music Monitor's Network "Noise in the Basement" series gives you an opportunity to see Tom live. Check out how to get tickets here. Also on the bill making this a show you should not miss is Black Kids and Annuals.

mp3: Black Kids - Hurricane Jane (The Twelves Remix)
mp3: Annuals - Sore

We haven't heard much from Brit-pop band James in quite a few years. Most of us may only know their one major hit "Laid". After a 7 year hiatus, they are back with a new album Hey Ma and a tour, playing 9:30 Club Thursday.

I have mentioned previously Austin's Brothers & Sisters is one of my favorites that I came across while living in Texas. After playing last weekend in DC, they are now in Philly at the Manhattan Room. Joining them is New Yorks Phonograph, Philly locals Adam & Dave's Bloodline and DC band Impossible Hair.

mp3: Brothers & Sisters - The Air Is Getting Thicker
mp3: Phonograph - Radio Waves (Daytrotter)
mp3: Adam & Dave's Bloodline - The Lonely Pioneers
mp3: Impossible Hair - My Little Brother

An all local how is at the Velvet Lounge featuring Olivia Mancini & The Housemates. Also playing is Donny Hue and the Colors and Oscillating Fan Club.

mp3: Olivia Mancini & The Housemates - I Wouldn't Worry
mp3: Donny Hue and the Colors - Real Long Time

photo credit: Artist's Myspace

Saturday Shows

Saturday is upon us in the Baltimore/Washington region and of course, there are plenty of shows to be seen.


The Sea and Cake/Loney, dear/The Zincs @ Black Cat

The Sea and Cake - Lightning
Loney, dear - I Am John
The Zincs - Head East Kaspar


Califone/These United States/The Bitter Tears @ Rock 'N Roll Hotel

Califone - The Orchids
These United States - Remember, Dear
The Bitter Tears - Grieving


The Sketches (CD Release) @ Jammin' Java

The Sketches - Secret Alphabets


J Roddy Walston & The Business/Soft/Impossible Hair/The Jennifers @ Ottobar

J Roddy Walston and the Business - Used To Did
Soft - Higher
Impossible Hair - My Little Brother
The Jennifers - Oh Caroline