Newman will kick off the season on October 5.

>> There’s no doubt that we’re relieved that the Metro passenger who was struck by the outbound Blue train at Rosslyn this morning did not sustain serious injury. But, we can’t stress this enough, people —don’t crowd the edge of theplatform! We’d like to keep all of you around. [Washington Post] >> That said, let’s be glad we seem to be made of sterner stuff than New York State Senator Carl Kruger, who’d like to…

MONDAY >> Indie rock heroes Built to Spill and Camper Van Beethoven will be headlining the 9:30 Club for two nights in a row. Show up early and check out a band with a name only graphic designers could love. $20. >> No joke: The members of The Station Myth are all named Daniel. Well, that’s what their Web site says, anyway. You can ask them about it at the Velvet Lounge tonight, where they’ll…