Unwashed
I’m going to brave the ranks of the Great Unwashed and the barricades of buzzkilling, drug-stealing cops and security guards at Wakarusa, but for those of you hitting the clubs this weekend, here are some leads that didn’t make it into the Pitch print this week — at least, heh, that I saw:
FRIDAY
Yeager, Birds, Nameless at the Brick (1727 McGee):
Jon Yeager, with a new backing band, plus Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk (funny name, seriously good new band) and Namelessnumberheadman.
Bang! Bang! at the Record Bar
We did a Q&A with this Chicago band a while back, and I have yet to see it, but wherever danceable rock and roll and overt sexuality collide in a single show, the results are rarely disappointing.
His Last Chance, Actors & Actresses and Deadline at Mike’s
Looking for a sensitive guy, ladies — a man who will contemplate his shoes for an entire set by an indie rock band, pouring Dutch courage in the form of PBR down his throat, before getting up the nerve to buy you a drink? You may need look no further than this show. A&A specializes in depth, mood, crashing delivery and deliberate slowness — and they’re also one of the few bands in town to actually use positive Pitch press on their Web site. And if you get bored, there’s always tots (a no-brainer at Mike’s) and pool. Sold? Good.
SATURDAY
The Golden Republic and Doris Henson at the Record Bar
Last year’s two biggest local/national bands, the Golden Republic and Doris Henson are still at the top of their game — hell, maybe they aren’t even there yet and are just kickin’ ass all the way to the top.
Unknown Hinson at Davey’s
You might think Unknown Hinson is just another crazy, sick, dark, hilarious, perverted rockabilly king, but no. He’s actually yet another musician who has done a voice on stoner wet dream Adult Swim and gotten a tour out of it.
SUNDAY
Legendary Pink Dots at the Grand Emporium
This is one show I feel really bad about not previewing in print because the Legendary Pink Dots are, well, almost legendary. Really good, in any case. This British band has been making provocative, creepy, under-the-radar dancepop music for 25 years. It’s kind of like Throbbing Gristle meets New Order: ragged and wretched but full of spunk. Snag some free downloads here.
I’m out. Have a good weekend, kids. Don’t drive drunk, but don’t stay sober, and don’t look any mad dogs in the eyes.
