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

Coming This Weekend

There are a lot of shows happening today and tomorrow. I have talked about some of them already and others have only appeared on the calendar. As a quick reminder, here are your choices...

SATURDAY


Exit Clov/Jukebox The Ghost (EP Release)/ Le Loup @ Black Cat

This is sure to be a ridiculous show. You have local sweethearts Exit Clov supported by two of the biggest new buzz bands in the area. Jukebox The Ghost and Le Loup are two names that you will be hearing a lot about in the coming months. This is your chance to see them early in the game.

Exit Clov - Violent Berries
Jukebox the Ghost - Hold It In


Cedars/Shade/The Vita Ruins @ IOTA

Cedars and The Vita Ruins are two local bands that have been covered quite a bit on this site. Shade is a great band from Pittsburgh. Throw them all together and you have a great night of atmospheric rock.

Cedars - Arrivals/Departures
Shade- Broken Ribs
The Vita Ruins- My Last Days On Earth


Low Red Land @ Warehouse Next Door

Low Red Land is a great band from San Francisco. They are an indie rock band that has a strong helping of alt.country sensibilities. They also know how to put on a great live show.

Low Red Land - West Texas


A Lot Of Bands @ Rock 'N Roll Hotel

11 local favorites including Middle Distance Runner, These United States, Telograph, Let's French and The Hard Tomorrows, are all playing together. This show has each band playing their favorite upbeat cover songs.


SUNDAY


Summerbirds in the Cellar @ Lo-Fi Social Club

They delighted DC on Monday. Now it is Baltimore's turn to check out the great band known as Summerbirds in the Cellar.

Summerbirds in the Cellar - The Night Thief (Demo)


Blonde Redhead/The Fields @ 9:30 Club

Blonde Redhead has been around for awhile. Their latest CD has been gaining them some of the best reviews of their career. They will be joined by Fields.

Blonde Redhead - Spring and By Summer Fall
Fields - Brittlesticks

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

Summerbirds In The Cellar

This week sees an invasion of the northeast by Summerbirds in the Cellar. The band hails from Orlando and is in the midst of relocating to Athens, GA. Their music is best described as indie rock over electronic beats. Personally, I'm a big fan. You can check them out as follows:

4/30 @ DC9, DC
5/01 @ The Khyber, Philly
5/06 @ Lo-Fi Social Club, Baltimore

Behold the Wolf
The Night Thief (Demo)