Roomrunner plays with Jail Solidarity on Wednesday at the Black Cat. Photo by Nathan Jurgenson.
MONDAY
The Flatliners, Single Mothers, Solids. @ Black Cat. 8 p.m. $12.
Punk is dead. Long live punk! For Canada’s The Flatliners, the state of punk is irrelevant: these dudes are just out to have a good time. Which is why they’re brand of anthemic, fist-pumping pop-punk is so endearing, especially when the genre is often the butt of jokes thanks to bands like Fallout Boy. Anyway, The Flatliners play the kind of pop-punk you fell in love with in the ’90s; a natural progression of bands like Lagwagon, Bad Religion, and The Descendents. They hit Black Cat’s backstage tonight with Single Mothers and Solids. — Matt Cohen
>> Velvet Lounge: Wanted Man, Concord America, and Turf War. 7:30 p.m., $8.
>> Comet Ping Pong: OBN IIIs, Sotano (Record Release Show), Witch Coast, and Beth Israel 9 p.m., $12.
TUESDAY
>> 9:30 Club Temples, Spires. 7 p.m. $22.
>> Dr. Clock’s Nowhere Bar: Noise Night V., Rodger Stella, Dromez, Kyle Eyre Clyd, M.B. & C.F., Crack Bytch. 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Roomrunner, Jail Solidarity, and Maloso at Black Cat. 8 p.m., $10.
Local label Accidental Guest was recently highlighted in our list of the best local record labels, and for good reason: by the end of this fall, the label will have released new music from Jail Solidarity, Roomrunner, Crimson Wave, Screen Vinyl Image, Bloody Knives, and Dark Blue in just a few months time. Not only is that kind of export insane for a label run by a single guy, but label founder/owner Sean Gray has impeccable taste, making all of his releases must-buys. Both Roomrunner and Jail Solidarity—two of his label’s best bands—will play a co-release show at the Black Cat with newly formed crust-punk/hardcore outfit Maloso.— Matt Cohen
THURSDAY
>> Above the Bayou: Mumblr, Rom, and Sealab. 8 p.m., Donations Accepted.
>> Fillmore Silver Spring: Waka Flocka Flame & Riff Raff. 9 p.m., $38.
>> Black Cat Mainstage: Spirits in Black! Evilive (Misfits supergroup cover band), Loud Boyz, and DJs Stereofaith, Mike Schleibaum, Crushingboo, and Andy O. 8 p.m., $8.
FRIDAY
Halloween Monster Bash with Black Masala and Osaka Monaurail @ Tropicalia. 9 p.m., $10
Multiflora Productions hosts a Halloween Monster Bash with the DC debut performance of Osaka Monaurail, a nine piece funk band from Japan who are on world tour celebrating their 20th Anniversary and a new album. DC’s favorite eclectic brass band, Black Masala will play a set of Gogol Bordello and Leningrad covers, adding to the holiday fun. Party continues late night with DJs Castro and Congo Sanchez, who just “Shed his Dreads” for Cancer! —Andy Cerutti
>> Verizon Center: Fleetwood Mac. 8pm, sold out—but tickets are still going.
Young Rapids, Native America, Split Red, and Anthony Pirog Trio @ Paperhaus. 8 p.m., Donations accepted.
Paperhaus (the venue) has been killing it this fall, and Friday’s Halloween show is possibly their most stacked (and diverse) lineup yet. It’s not often you go to a house show with something for everyone – but the bands on this bill alternate between experimental, punk and lofi pop. Notable locals Anthony Pirog (brand new album out on Cuneiform!) and Young Rapids bookend what are sure to be explosive sets from two of the hardest working and refreshing touring bands around. Native America from New Orleans (playing third) is prepping to release a new record next month, building on their infectiously catchy garage pop and fuzz. Split/Red (playing second) is yet another excellent punk outfit from Philly, and features Ricardo Lagomasino of Deleted Scenes on drums. The amount of consolidated talent on Friday might make this the best Halloween show in town – and certainly one of the loudest. —Quinn Myers
>> The Rocketship: Halloween Cover Benefit Show! Featuring such legends as The Stooges, The Replacements, Jimmy Eat World, Pixies and The Cure. 7 p.m., $5 with a costume, $10 without!
>> Jammin’ Java: A Halloween Party with The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. 8:30 p.m., $22-$28.
SATURDAY
The Bad Influence Band @ Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg. 9:30 p.m.
Love blues? Love beer? Love anything else that starts with “b?” Get yourself to Gaithersburg – Saturday night is your lucky night. Bad Influence Band, one of the D.C. area’s greatest native blues bands, is playing a show at the Dogfish Head Alehouse. Bad Influence has been around for about twenty years and have the discography to prove it.They write most of their own stuff and, true to blues form, most of their songs are about women and booze. Check out “Dressing Like You Don’t Dress For Me,” from their Kennedy Center performance. – Caroline Baxter
>> DC9: Sun Cycle. 9 p.m., $8.
>> Black Cat Mainstage: Burger Records Caravan of Stars! Dum Dum Girls, together PANGEA, Ex Cops, Cherry Glazerr, Mozes & the Firstborn, AJ Davila & Terror Amor solo set, and Wax Witches 7:30 p.m., $20.
>> Comet Ping Pong: Purling Hiss, Meatbodies, and Foul Swoops. 10 p.m., $12.
>> 930 Club: Run the Jewels, Ratking, and Despot. 10 p.m. $25.
>> Atlas Performing Arts Center: Go-Go Symphony & the Capital City Symphony. 8 p.m., $15-$25.
SUNDAY
>> Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club: DC Doo-Wop Revue: The Clovers, The Marquees, The Spaniels, The Jewels, The Velons and The Orioles with the Joe Phillips Band. 7:30 p.m., $35.
>> Sixth and I Historic Synagogue: Pete Yorn (You & Me Acoustic) 7 p.m., $30-$35.
>> Lisner Auditorium: The 50th Anniversary of The Big Broadcast on WAMU 88.5 American University Radio. Afternoon show! 3 p.m., $25-$30
