Apr 30, 2007
Weekly Music Agenda
MONDAY >> Swedish indie popsters Peter Bjorn and John will play a sold out show at the 9:30 Club, accompanied by the “triple keyboard action” of Brooklyn’s Au Revoir Simone. Honestly, if they promised triple “keytar” action, we would sell our souls for tickets. >> The Alphabetical Order and Summerbirds in the Cellar bring on the rock at DC9. $8 TUESDAY >> Embarrassing secret #12. An ex-girlfriend once dragged us to a Third Eye Blind…
Mar 06, 2006
The Sketches/The Upwelling @ Jammin’ Java
Sunday night. Oscar night. Not the best circumstances under which to host a four band alt-rock lineup and expect many city folk to crawl out to suburban Vienna, Virginia’s Jammin’ Java. But the few that did forgo the hyped up awards show were treated to a final farewell performance as two local brothers parted their ways and a trio from Brooklyn stepped up to prove why they might soon be recognized as the “Crash” of…
Jun 27, 2005
Weekly Music Agenda
MONDAY: >> Texas indie group Eisley is an adorable family affair: the three DuPree sisters take care of guitar, vocals and keyboard, while their brother plays the drums. Their subtle, darkly sweet music and slow harmonies are completely charming. They play the 9:30 Club tonight for a late show, with doors opening at 9:30 p.m. and Eisley themselves go on at 11. $10. TUESDAY: >> Eels bring spellbinding songwriting and majestic pop to the 9:30…
Feb 07, 2005
Weekly Music Agenda
There’s a tiny bit of a lull this week in concerts before the end of February and the start of March absolutely slam us with great shows, but there are still a few good picks out there for the next seven days. MONDAY: >> Tonight, lo-fi spacey rockers Low take their show on the road to the Black Cat. We hear their new album, “The Great Destroyer,” was produced by Dave Fridmann, who’s worked with…