A day late, but no tickets short. The 9:30 Club finally released its grip on a slew of sought after tickets yesterday (no, not Death Cab). Spit shine your credit card and get yours before they’re gone.
>> Run – don’t walk – for indie rock. The Decemberists’ Picaresque has been one of the most talked about albums of 2005, and they’re bringing their tales of pirate ships and barrow boys to the 9:30 Club on October 2. Ticket sales started yesterday, and DCist is willing to wager this show will sell out. Get yours here for $18. Or if you can’t make it, listen to their last show at the 9:30 Club on NPR.
>> The release date for the new album from stellastarr*, Harmonies for the Haunted, has been pushed back to September 13, but you can buy tickets now to see them play D.C. October 5 for $15.
>> If folk is your scene, then you probably already know that Dar Williams will be lighting upon the 9:30 Club on October 1st. With her album “My Better Self” hitting stores September 13, Dar is touring to promote that and her host of social agendas and general love of music. Get on board and enjoy her infectious vocals for $25. If you’re jonesin’ for more female pipes, stay on for the late show, too.
>> Have you always wanted to see someone sing in five different languages? Was the lounge-inspired Thievery Corporation show last month your cup of tea? Then the Brazilian Girls (actually, three men and one woman, all hailing from different corners of the world and brought together in New York) are just what the doctor ordered to warm up a fall night. Get your tickets for their October 1st show at 9:30 for $15.
>> His father was a mariachi. His niece is Sheila E. Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Los Lonely Boys and Charlie Sexton have recorded his songs. He began his 20+ year music career with punk band the Nuns. Sussing out a definable genre for Alejandro Escovedo is damn near impossible. He’s bringing his Orchestra (a rock quartet, cello and violin) to the 9:30 club on September 30, so check it out and draw your own conclusions. ($25)
>> Australian imports the John Butler Trio bring their politicized lyrics and skillful instrumentals for an evening of roots rock and blues at – you guessed it – the 9:30 Club on September 29. Whether or not you’re a big fan of the Dave-Matthews-style jam session, you’ll probably enjoy staring at John Butler, he’s pretty easy on the eyes. Get your tickets here for $15.
>> Two skinny white guys from Ohio that sound like Jimi Hendrix. Not sold yet? By the time you’ve read through The Black Keys website, written in a voice more Holden Caulfield than PR manager, you’ll want to pay these two a visit November 12th at the 9:30 club. ($15)
