Thursday In The Area

Shows are light this Thursday. Here's what to check out:


It's a CD release party at Johnny Brenda's in Philly for Aderbat. Due out today is We Belong To The Sea, "a missive on longing, memory and the experiential Life". Joining the party are Philly bands East Hundred, finishing on a new album themselves, and Bitter Bitter Weeks. If you miss Aderbat tonight, they will also be releasing at The Factory in Doylestown Friday and down at the Lo-Fi Social Club in Baltimore Saturday.

mp3: Aderbat - Pilgrim
mp3: East Hundred - Killing Moon (Echo & The Bunnymen cover)
mp3: Bitter Bitter Weeks - Terrified

Also in Philly, for a more danceable groove, Gang Gang Dance is at the Manhattan Room. You can also catch them at the Ottobar Friday night.

mp3: House Jam (XXXChange Remix)

Over in the District, another all local show is at DC9, featuring Kitty Hawk, Richmond's Hot Lava and Texas transplants Sweet Teeth.

mp3: Kitty Hawk - Bear In The Morning
mp3: Hot Lava - Apple Option Fire
mp3: Sweet Teeth - We Shake (live)

Wednesday in The District

The 1900s - credit
I'm a little swamped today, but here are some show happening in DC tonight that may be worth your time..

The Foxes @ DC9

The Foxes - Lover Killer


Lejeune/Zetamale @ The Red and The Black

Lejeune - Spanish
Zetamale - Too Much Too Soon


Shortstack/The 1900s/The Dead Trees/Kitty Hawk @ Rock 'N Roll Hotel

Shortstack - Wiseblood
The 1900s - When I Say Go
The Dead Trees - Shelter
Kitty Hawk - Silence Won't Work On Me No More

Stylish Sunday in DC

The weekend is winding down, but there are a couple of shows in DC that will end your weekend on a high note. Both are good choices, so pick wisely.


The Mary Timony Band and Welcome have a show at Black Cat. I remember seeing Helium in 1995. I have been a fan of Mary ever since. She has infectious tunes and puts on a great show, so this is definitely worth checking out.

The Mary Timony Band - Sharp Shooter
Welcome - All Set


Let's French, Kitty Hawk and Prabir and the Substitutes are playing a show at Velvet Lounge. This show will definitely close out your weekend in style.

Let's French - She Says She Loves Me
Kitty Hawk - Silence Won't Work On Me No More
Prabir and the Substitutes - Slow

A Big Monday

There is a lot going on for a Monday. There are several shows occurring tonight that are worth noting.


Peter Bjorn and John come to the 9:30 Club along with Fujiya & Miyagi and Au Revoir Simone. This is sure to be a pop showcase packed with your favorite hipsters.

Peter Bjorn and John- Objects Of My Affection
Fujiya & Miyagi - Photocopier
Au Revoir Simone - Fallen Snow


For those of you who are in the mood to be sort of mellow tonight, IOTA has the show for you. Locals Kitty Hawk take the stage along with The Last Town Chorus and Baltimore's Private Eleanor, who will be celebrating their CD release.

Kitty Hawk- Silence Won't Work On Me No More
The Last Town Chorus - Modern Love (Bowie Cover)
Private Eleanor - On Getting There


Last and certainly not least, is a show for those that prefer your music cranked up and a little on the experimental side. DC9 has the great Summerbirds in the Cellar joined by local favorites The Alphabetical Order. This should be a great show.

Summerbirds in the Cellar - Behold The Wolf
The Alphabetical Order - Submarines