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The early part of the week is looking a little light for shows, but after the Fourth things really get rolling through Sunday night.
MONDAY
>> After coming down with a case of "David Letterman throat" last week, Morrissey was forced to reschedule three shows, including his gig at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Right now it looks like NYC's loss is our gain, as we just recieved an email from the staff at Wolf Trap saying tonight's show will go on as scheduled. If recent set lists are any indication, expect a career spanning show that touches on The Smiths classic The Queen Is Dead, solo triumphs like Your Arsenal and a few new songs not even available on Ringleader of the Tormentors. Kristeen Young opens. Tickets are $30 and $48. 8 p.m.
>> When they took the stage together, Ian MacKaye and Joe Lally's appearances at Fort Reno had a reputation for bringing rain and violent thunderstorms. But tonight's show of separate performances by Lally and The Evens promises to be about as perfect as Fort Reno weather can be: clear, dry and in the mid-70s. Lally (a recent Three Stars subject) is up first, the hauntingly skeletal arrangements of his solo record filled out by the DC Improvisers Collective. The Evens, MacKaye and Amy Farina, each take a seat for their set of stripped down guitar, drums, and vocal harmonies to close out the night. 7:15-9:30 p.m., free.
>> Philadelphia's new buzz-band, A Sunny Day in Glasgow, trek down I-95 to play DC9. Armed with a wall of guitar noise and splatters of delightful, airy vocals, they're starting to make some noise nationally and are definitely worth the $8 pittance. Also with My Teenage Stride, Stamen and Pistils, and Fimfarum. 8 p.m.
TUESDAY
Get some sleep and get ready for the Fourth.
WEDNESDAY
>> It wouldn't be the Fourth of July on the Mall if it weren't a bizarre mix of "talent" for the official PBS-aired A Capitol Fourth Concert. This year, Tony Danza is hosting, and musical acts include: Elliot Yamin from American Idol, soul singer Yolanda Adams, country star Dierks Bentley, the legendary Little Richard, and then, naturally, Hayden Panettiere from Heroes. Concert starts at 8 p.m.
THURSDAY
>> The Fiery Furnaces return to the Black Cat with their own peculiar brand of schizo-pop operas. This time they're bringing California's beleaguered but talented Beach Boys proteges, dios, along with them. $15, 8 p.m.
>> None other than Aretha Franklin gracing the stage at Wolf Trap. And for $25-40 a ticket, it seems like a fairly reasonable deal for a true living soul/rock/pop legend. It also seems like a hell of a way to deal with a post-Fourth hangover. 8 p.m.
FRIDAY
>> Do you love Georgie James? Do you hate them? Do you love to hate them? Despite their pleasant, accessible pop stylings, it's our experience that everyone has an opinion on these guys. If you're still on the fence, they're rocking the Black Cat on Friday with local favorites Middle Distance Runner and the alt-country These United States. $10, 9 p.m.
SATURDAY
>> Country music's undisputed power couple -- Tim McGraw and Faith Hill -- make a stop at the Verizon Center on the (yes, that's right) Soul2Soul Tour 2007. Your cheap seats are going to run you $52.75. That would make for an expensive date, but if your song is "It's Your Love", maybe it's worth it? We'll leave that up to you. 7:30 p.m.
>> We couldn't be more excited to see the group often hailed as the "godfather" of post-rock at the Black Cat tonight. Chicago's Tortoise have been honing their eclectic instrumental rock, infused with everything from jazz to krautrock to minimalist to dub, for nearly two decades now — if you've ever found yourself spaced out ot the likes of Sigur Ros or Explosions in the Sky, you have these guys to thank. The Notekillers open. $17, Mainstage.
SUNDAY
>> Built to Spill don't seem to tour unless they really tour, and their stop at the 9:30 marks their second massive, nationwide tour in the past year. We also caught them last time during their two night stint in D.C. With The Stay Lows. $25, doors at 7:30 p.m.
>> Attention everyone: the Hootie and the Blowfish show at Wolf Trap has been postponed to September 5. Lead singer and Hardee's spokesman Darius Rucker -- who was all set to play golf with Tony Kornheiser this week -- is under the weather.
>> The boys in Ween generally have some bizarre side projects. Dean Ween regularly resurrects his scum-metal alter-ego as Mickey Moist of the Moistboyz, for example. Lesser known, but still a key member of Ween, bassist Dave Dreiwitz fronted Instant Death for a while and now is touring with a new group called Crescent Moon. They're hitting the Red and the Black with Sound of Urchin. $8, 9 p.m.
Georgie James photo by Kyle Gustafson
Kyle Gustafson, Ian Buckwalter, and Liz Eckert contributed.
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I thought Hootie worked for Wendy's, not Hardees.
-Steve
Vampire Weekend at the Red and the Black on Friday is going to be pretty special, I think.
It should also be mentioned that the "rehearsal" for the corny ass "capitol 4th" concert is on tuesday night, and thats when actual washington people go.
Wow, talk about ignoring alot on Tuesday. There are about 5000 club events going on around town. From 5 to Buzz's Firecracker at Fur. Its usually one of the bigger party nights around.
but of course, I am not a shoegazing hipster, I can actually shuffle my feet a bit, although I understand dancing in the tight jeans and chuck Taylors while maintaining a disinterested attitude and holding a pabst can be hard.
"dancing in the tight jeans and chuck Taylors while maintaining a disinterested attitude and holding a pabst can be hard."
i'll be at home tuesday night practicing this.
old canes at RnR hotel Tuesday night will be one of the best shows of the year...easily
Yup, yup, DCist once again insinuating that if you don't "luv luv luv" Georgie James, there must be something wrong with you.
BTW: "Pleasant, accessible pop stylings" sounds like a perfect description of the radio station your dentist tunes to. Is this now the pride of DC rock--dental office music?