We were all set to recommend you some delicious concerts to attend in the first month of aught-five, but when we looked over our information, it turns out that all three of our top three shows were already sold out. The Bright Eyes (with Conor Oberst at left), Scissor Sisters, and Arcade Fire concerts, all set to take place at the 9:30 Club in January — well, consider yourself lucky if you snagged a ticket to any of them. And if you missed out, check the end of this post; we’ve got a bit of a surprise in store for you.

Anyway, worry not. There are plenty of other shows and events taking place this January that can satisfy your musical needs. Read on for our takes on the must-see shows of the month, and feel free to add your opinions or make fun of our taste in the comments. And as our taste runs mostly to the indie/pop rock side of the road, we’ll preemptively direct you to the Post’s recommendations for January jazz and classical concerts.