>> We interviewed former Grandaddy member Jim Fairchild earlier today, so be sure to check out his show tonight at Black Cat under the moniker All Smiles. Fairchild opens for David Bazan, formerly the driving force behind Pedro the Lion, will open along with Lavender Diamond. 8 p.m., $12. >> Palace of Wonders is hosting a special Day of the Dead performance of Philadelphia’s The Squidling Brothers’ Clown Centrick Sideshow, a vaudeville and burlesque…

MONDAY >>The alternately whimsical and dark Decemberists (who DCist caught the last time they came to town) perform their second show at the 9:30 club tonight in support of their recently released album The Crane’s Wife. While this show is sold out, you can try your luck with both craigslist or enjoy the show from the comfort of your own couch on NPR. Lavender Diamond opens. 8:30pm >> Apples in Stereo will be playing with…

FRIDAY: >> It’s the DAM! Festival, son. We’ve already written a blue streak about it, so check out our recent music archives for some great interviews and MP3s from participating artists, and weigh your options between The Red and the Black, the Rock and Roll Hotel, or Velvet Lounge, full schedule with too many bands to list here. Of course, the non-DAM! show of the night is clearly Baltimore’s Spank Rock, who’ll be bringing their…