Buckle up, music fans. The next few months are set to be a wild ride, with an almost embarassing number of bands coming through town that have been described at one time or another as “teh awesome.” Because there are so many to talk about, we’ll save the somewhat descriptive quips that usually accompany these posts and just give it to you list style. And — might we add — nicely done, Black Cat.

SEPTEMBER
>> Beauty Pill @ Black Cat, 9/2*
>> Khaki King @ State Theater, 9/10*
>> Band of Horses @ Black Cat, 9/13*
>> Jose Gonzales @ 9:30 Club, 9/13
>> Rogue Wave @ Black Cat, 9/14*
>> Rainer Maria @ Black Cat, 9/15*
>> M Ward @ Birchmere, 9/15*
>> Ladytron @ 9:30 Club, 9/25
>> Mates of State @ State Theater, 9/27*
>> Mountain Goats @ Black Cat, 9/28*

OCTOBER
>> French Kicks @ Black Cat, 10/3*
>> Built to Spill & Camper Van Beethoven @ 9:30 Club, 10/9
>> Art Brut & Spinto Band @ Black Cat, 10/17
>> The Wrens @ Black Cat, 10/28*
>> Decemberists @ 9:30 Club, 10/29 & 10/30
>> Tapes n Tapes @ Black Cat, 10/31

*Tickets On Sale Now