They'll Turn You Into Marshmallows I know we posted about this earlier this week, but it's totally worth revisiting. Sing to the Tune of "I Want it Now" by Veruca Salt in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' I want a feast! I want a ball feast! Free beer and bull's nuts Crown royal and bull's nuts, Can't eat enough bull's nuts, Give them to me now. Fifteen's the fee Saturday at eight Testicle Fair... more ›

In 2003, Veruca Salt released an EP entitled "Officially Dead." Recorded five years after band co-founder Nina Gordon had left the band and three years after Veruca Salt's only post-Gordon album, 2000's "Resolver," the recording's name was an accurate assessment of the band's unfortunate fate. more ›

Before delving into the week's picks, we want to point out a couple of hurricane benefits that are happening this week. This Thursday, come out and support musicians affected by hurricane Katrina. The State Theater in Falls Church hosts the Hell or High Water Benefit, featuring the legendary Chuck Brown. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with all proceeds benefitting the MusiCares Katrina Fund. 7 p.m. If you're feeling philanthropic as... more ›