Weekly Music Agenda: Six Points Edition
Good afternoon, boys and girls. We've been talking about the Six Points Music Festival for some time now, and it's finally upon us. Consider it your duty to take advantage of this festival in your own back yard, and pick from one of the many showcases of local talent going on this week. We'll pick out a few of our favorites, but any show on the roster would be worthwhile.
MONDAY
>> You may have heard the album with us at Cue Bar, or you may have picked it up or streamed it online. Regardless, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' most recent release, Show Your Bones, is worth hearing in person. The enigmatic Karen O and her bandmates are known for fabulous live shows. If you were lucky enough to get tickets before they sold out, we'll see you at the 9:30 Club tonight. Doors at 7:30 p.m.
TUESDAY
>> If you're a Mason student trying to pick up that chin, check out one of our most recent Three Stars, Shwa, at GMU's Jazzman's Cafe. A college student's schedule will make it easier to enjoy this 4 p.m. show, but if you're in the neighborhood, stop on by.
WEDNESDAY
>> Indie rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr visit the 9:30 Club tonight. The band's in its third decade of influential music-making; it'll be worth your $30. 7:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
>> If you're a sucker for dreamy blue eyed leading men, Rhett Miller (of the Old 97's) may be just what you're looking for. Touring in support of his recently released solo album, The Believer, and fresh off SXSW, Miller's catchy and emotive guitar pop could be yours for the bargain price of $15 (at The Black Cat). Let's see if the inspiration of a new album can kick up his performance since last we met. 8:30 p.m.
>> Even a novice to club music like myself knows the name Paul Oakenfold. Sure, for me it means Elvis remixes and movie soundtracks, but I understand that his name carries quite a bit of weight in the right crowds. Catch the "Super DJ" at Glow, $25, 9 p.m.
>> Let the games begin! It's opening night of Six Points. DCist reccomends the singer/songwriter lineup at Staccato, featuring Three Stars alum (henceforth to be indicated by "***")Laura Tsaggaris and Paul Kamran, among others.
FRIDAY
>> The State Theater's Six Points show is sure to excite anybody that went to college in this area in the late nineties. Local favorites Emmet Swimming headline, with openers including Getaway Car and The Hickories***. $13, 8 p.m.
>> Other solid Six Points lineups this Friday are at the Black Cat (Army of Me, Bellflur, and The Monorail), and Velvet Lounge (The Alphabetical Order (DCist Interview), Lejeune***, and others).
SATURDAY
>> Pick a venue, any venue. It's tough to choose, so we'll let you be the judge.
Iota: The Speaks, Pharmacy Prophets, Koshari
DC9: Monopoli, Hello Tokyo***, No Second Troy, Stella Mira
Galaxy Hut:Justin Jones, Schooner, Stamen & Pistils, Wonderjack
Ragtime: Mike Holden***, Janine Wilson, Byron Zanos, Laura Brino
>> Overwhelmed yet? Leave the live music for the night and hang out with our favorite DJ's as Bluestate returns to the Black Cat's back stage. Free!
SUNDAY
>> It's an embarassment of riches this evening. The best bet is probably Neko Case at 9:30, but that's been sold out for weeks. Art Brut gained a lot of new fans at SXSW, so heading to the Black Cat isn't a bad option either ($12, 8:30 p.m.). Or, you could see the hasidic sensation Matisyahu at GWU's Smith Center ($25, 8 p.m.). Or perhaps you're all keyed up with local music love and want to catch Big Yawn's show at DC9, featuring the High Dials and The Positions (and a yet-to-be-determined, but entirely satisfying fill in for Burnside Project). I'll be shuffling somewhere around U Street, looking very torn.