Tuesday, But Is It Friday?

Thanks to the holiday falling on a Wednesday, we are in for a weird week. Though today is actually Tuesday, we have the concert slate of much later in the week. You are most likely off tomorrow, so check out a show.



Update - Moz show postponed. New date TBA.
Let's start off in Baltimore with the biggest show of the night. Morrissey is playing at Rams Head Live. There really isn't much else to say.

Morrissey - Suedehead
Morrissey - We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful



For those of you looking for a cheaper alternative in Baltimore (or something to do after Morrissey ends well before midnight), there is a great show at Metro Gallery. It is literally 5 bands for $5 and oh so worth it. You have Philly's A Sunny Day in Glasgow joined by local favorites (and excellent bands) Thrushes and Monarch. The Offering and Pianowire round out the bill.

A Sunny Day In Glasgow - The Best Summer Ever
Thrushes - Into The Woods
Monarch - Family Glue


Down in DC, Rock 'N Roll Hotel has an interesting show. Kansas bands Minus Story and Old Canes come to town to spread their indie goodness.

Minus Story - Stitch Me Up
Old Canes - Taxi on Vermont



Finally, DC favorites Bellflur have a show at Black Cat. They'll be joined by Palomar and Les Sans Culottes.

Bellflur - First To The Moon
Palomar - Bury Me Closer
Les Sans Culottes - Les Cactus

Friday

It's finally Friday and the weekend is staring us in the eye. The bitch says party, so you better listen. Fortunately, she makes it easy to comply, by presenting you with a solid offering of shows.

To start the weekend off on a high note, French Kicks return to DC. They play a show at Rock 'N Roll Hotel and bring a little bit of New York with them in the form of Bon Savants and The Childballads.

French Kicks - So Far We Are
Bon Savants - Between the Moon and the Ocean
The Childballads - Cheekbone Hollows

Local roots rockers Junior League have a CD release at Black Cat. They call on their friends A Fine Frenzy and Essie Jain to help celebrate the occassion.

Junior League - Chess Records
A Fine Frenzy - Rangers
Essie Jain - Glory


In Baltimore, The Oranges Band return to Ottobar. Palomar will be providing support.

The Oranges Band - If These Stars Are Struck
Palomar - Bury Me Closer

Contest: Thrushes CD Release Show

One of my favorite Baltimore bands is Thrushes. I did a feature on them back in December and it has been nice to see them getting a lot of well deserved love since. On Saturday, they will be having their official Baltimore CD release party at Ottobar with Palomar, Squaaks and AVEC providing support. Sun Come Undone's official release will follow on March 13. To celebrate, Thrushes are providing us with a contest. To enter, all you have to do is send me an e-mail with your name and location. There will be two winners and they will be contacted later this week. The prizes will be awarded at random and are as follows:

Grand Prize:
1 Guest list spot for 3/10 @ Ottbar
1 Thrushes CD
1 AVEC CD
1 Thrushes t-shirt
Various AVEC and Thrushes stickers and buttons

First Prize:
1 Guest list spot for 3/10 @ Ottbar
1 Thrushes CD


Some tunage...

Thrushes - Aidan Quinn
Palomar - Our Haunt
Squaaks - Fire
AVEC - While You're Down There