WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23



Destroyer, Andre Ethier, Colossal Yes

Pornography’s just a part time gig.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.



Ra Ra Riot, The Little Ones, Murder Mystery

Ra Ra Riot in the library with a candlestick.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $12.



Cinematic Orchestra, Grey Reverend

Ninja-backed electro-jazz.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $20.



Tokyo Police Club

Japan’s finest Canadian law enforcement organization.

Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave. (at N. 11th St.), B’klyn, 718-388-8090; 8, free.



Jolie Holland

Well, if Tom Waits likes her…

Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $12.



Maria Guida

Jazz-soul diva.

Kitano Hotel, 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), 212-885-7119; 8 & 10, no cover.




THURSDAY, APRIL 24




Foals

Band of baby horses.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.




Japanther, Videohippos, NinjaSonik

The Pratt Pack.


Drew Gardens, 1087 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, (Bronx River Art Center),  718-589-5819; 8:30, $7.




Katy Perry, The Little Ones

“UR So Gay?” How far we’ve come.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30, $10.




Apollo Heights, The Juggs, Roughstars

Staring at shoes.


Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $tba.

   


Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch Quartet

The Latin masters meet.


Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $40.




FRIDAY, APRIL 25




I’m From Barcelona

Almost painfully happy.


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9:30, $15.




Black Dice, Psychic Ills, Kria

Rhode Island is a noisey place.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $10/$12.




Big Dipper, Antietam, Great Plains

Power-pop never dies. It just has amicable breakups.


Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $15.




Zemog El Gallo Bueno

Which translates as “the good rooster.”


Drom, 85 Avenue A, 212-777-1157; 10, $11.




Kris Kaiser Ensemble

The next generation of Staten Island jazz… if there is one


Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island, 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.




SATURDAY, APRIL, 25  




Jesse Malin, De Novo Dahl

Sometimes Ryan Adams co-Fucker.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $16/$18.




The Fiery Furnaces

Grandma rock.


Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 7, $15.




Elbow

A Manchester joint.


Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $25.




Zakir Hussain’s Masters of Percussion

Ten drummers can make a lot of noise


Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B’way), 212-545-7536; 8, $24-$45.




Bennie Maupin

Not to be confused with Bernie Taupin, Elton’s songwriting partner.


Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30.



Sunday, April 27

Claudia Acuña Quintet

The Chilean vocalist sings for Spring (no, really, that’s the name of the show)

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.




MONDAY, APRIL 28




The Verve

Rocking the bitter-sweet.


Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-307-7171; 7, $40.




Les Paul

Neither age nor arthritis can stop him


Iridium, 1650 Broadway (corner of 51st St.); 212-582-2121; 8: & 10, $50.




Meshell Ndegeocello

You thought no one cared anymore? Now she’s back in fashion.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $17.






TUESDAY, APRIL 29




Goldfrapp

That extra “p” really makes the band.


Beacon Theater, 2124 B’way (at W. 74th St.), 212-496-7070; 7, $35.




Urge Overkill, Suffrajett

Neil Diamond covers, the true way to rock ’n’ roll success.   


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $17/$20.




Feist, Hayden

Broken Social Queen.


Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-307-7171; 7, $31.




Miguel Zenon Quartet

The new voice of Puerto Rican jazz released his new disc, Awake


Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $20.




Amy MacDonald

The Scots have arrived


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $15.



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30


Tigers & Monkeys, Justice of the Unicorn

Crazy animal acts.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $8.




The Yellowjackets

They’ve been too busy for the last 10 years to play NYC.


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $30.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16



Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Clue to Kalo

No one ever made any friends playing a synth.


Death By Audio, 49 S 2nd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, no phone; 8, $tba.



Constantines, Jah Division

Those Canadians love their Neil Young.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $12.



THURSDAY, APRIL 4



Radio 4, Young Lords

Yes, there are five of them.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $12/$15.



Dan Deacon, The Ed Schrader Show

Electro music from an improvisational grindcore tuba player.


Ridgewood Temple, 1054 Bushwick Ave, 718-453-7544; 8, $tba.



Cloud Cult, The Forms, Arms

Biodegrable psych-folk.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $15.




Asha Bhosle

Get your Bollywood on


Carnegie Hall, 57th St. (at 7th Ave), 212-247-7800; 8, $ 24-$79.




Rhiannon

No rehearsal for this…


Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $20.



FRIDAY, APRIL 18



Tapes ‘n Tapes, White Denim

Watch out, they’ve got Clell Tickle on their side.


The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7:30, $14.50.



The Misfits

Now 100-percent Danzig-free.


Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7, $28.




Wayne Escoferry

The new generation of jazz saxophonists make themselves heard


Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30.




Tom Swafford’s String Power

An expert at ramming a 10-piece band in a small space.


Tea Lounge, 837 Union St., B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



SATURDAY, APRIL 19




These Are Powers, Sightings, Talk Normal

Friendly ghost-punk.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 10, $8/$10.



Regina Spektor

Anti-folker.


Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave. (at N. 11th St.), B’klyn, 718-388-8090; 1, Free.




Palomar, The Oranges Band, My Teenage Stride, Tulsa

Three ladies and a Dale.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.




Cuong Vu

Celebrating the release of his new CD, Vu-Tet.


The Stone, Ave. C (at E. 2nd St.), no phone; 10, $10.




Oleta Adams

Remember Tears For Fears’ “Woman in Chains?” That was her voice,in case  you didn’t know it.


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 7:30, $35.




SUNDAY, APRIL 20





Tokyo Police Club, Smoosh, The Static Jacks

There are at least three things wrong with that name.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $17/$20.




Grand Buffet, B Dolan, The Beatards, Vamoose

If you were in a white rap duo, you probably wouldn’t take yourself too seriously, either.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.



They Might Be Giants

A special family show. You know, for the kids.


Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B’way), 212-997-1003; 4:30, $26.



Chuck Loeb

Marking the 50th anniversary of bossa nova.


S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8, $30.




Dwight & Nicole

Celebrating the legacy of Ray Charles


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30pm, $24.50.




MONDAY, APRIL 21




Jay Reatard, Cheap Time

With a name like that, it has to be good, right?


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $12.




Fred Thomas, Chris Bathgate, The Library Is On Fire, Drunken Barn Dance

Monday looks okay, too.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $8/$10.



Peter Moren, Tobias Froberg, Luke Temple

Un-Bjorn.   


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $15.



Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Via Audio, Secret Life of Sofia

We call ‘em the little Shins.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $10.




Eivan Opsvik

Opening for Anthony Mann’s Bend of The River (1952).


Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 8, $5.




TUESDAY, APRIL 22




Destroyer, Colossal Yes, Andre Ethier

Part-time Pornographer.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.




The Cinematic Orchestra

Mixing it up—cinematically.


Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30, $20.



Stanley Clarke Trio

Fusion bass at its best


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.




WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23




Ra Ra Riot, The Little Ones, Murder Mystery

Seven people? A kurfuffle at best.


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $12.




Babylon Circus

Ska-punk with a touch of Klezmer & Latin.


Drom, 85 Avenue A (betw. E. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-1157; 9, $15.

Thursday, April 10



These United States, The Lonesome Cry Of The Ghost Buffalo, Cheyenne

A more perfect Union…of rock.

Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $tba



Tom Greenwood (Jackie O Motherfucker), Joanne Roberston

One part motherfucker.

Death By Audio, 49 S 2nd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, no phone; 8, $tba



Michael Marcus Quartet

Paying tribute to Tony Scott.

Barge Music, Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn; 718-624-1155; $35



Mamadou Diabate

The African kora plays his family’s long legacy.

Drom, 85 Avenue A, 212-777-1157; 8; $15



Friday, April 11



The Dirtbombs, Kelley Stoltz, Care Bears On Fire

Stuck in thee garage.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8:30, $15.



Pissed Jeans, AIDS Wolf, 2up

Hope for noise rock.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $10.



The Weakerthans, AA Bondy, Christine Fellows

Punk folkers.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $20.



Nada Surf, Superdrag

Yes, you’re officially old.

Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th Ave.), 212-260-4700; 7, $22.



Laura Cheadle

Philly R&B and soul.

The Baggot Inn, 82 W. 3rd St., 212-477-0622; 10, $5.



Thought

Have a drink in celebration of the quintet’s latest release.

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



Rupa & The April Fishes

San Francisco multilingual gypsy… huh?

Drom, 85 Avenue A, 212-777-1157; 9, $12.



Saturday, April 12



New Riders of the Purple Sage

Anyone who used to have Jerry Garcia in their band can’t really justify that “new” thing anymore, right?

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $25/$30.



Glenn Mercer, Wild Carnation, Ruby On The Vine

Post-feelie.

Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave., B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7 $10/$12.



The Giraffes, Wormburner

Long-necked metal.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10, $10.



Creedence Clearwater Revival Revival, Aloke, Ennui, Robes, Dani Mari

Guessing this one isn’t Fogerty-approved. 

Rehab (formerly Club Midway), 25 Avenue B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-253-2595; 7, $8.



Hot Chip, Free Blood

The chip has come in.


Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th Ave.), 212-260-4700; 7, $25.




Rogue Wave, Grand Ole Party

Shin-y.


The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7:30, $17.50.




Skyfactor

Folkie acoustic rock


Kenny’s Castaways, 157 Bleecker St., 212-979-9762; 10, no cover.




Taeko Fukao

The Asian-American vocalist ventures to Harlem.


The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 10, 11:30 & 1am, $10.



Sack of Woah

They can’t even spell whoa! right.


Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.




Wye Oak, Deer Tick, Musee Mecanique

Maryland’s state tree…of rock.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.




Tyler Ramsey

A man without his pack.


Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $15.




Sunday, April 13




Chanda Rule

Took the plunge and dropped her day job to sing.


Brooklyn Public Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, B’klyn, 718-230-2100; 4, free.




Russell Malone, Ron Carter

Rumor has it that this is a live rehearsal


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30; $35




Monday, April 14




Percy Jones

The local bassist plays before Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams


Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 8, $5.




Tuesday, April 15




Joe Jackson

Smoke inside, see if he cares.


Apollo Theatre, 253 W. 125 St. (at Frederick Douglass Blvd.), 212-531-5305; 8, $75.




Bossa Brazil Festival

Cesar Camargo Mariano is the piano. Joao Bosco is a guitar genius in his own right.


Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 8:30 & 11, $30-$40.




Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Clue to Kalo

Ex-Yahama for the happily engaged.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $8/$10.




Autechre, Massonix, Rob Hall, DJ Parsons

IDM, FYI.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $20/$22.




Wednesday, April 16



Colin Meloy, Laura Gibson

Sings Morrissey—if you ask him real nice.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 7, $30.




Yacht, Parts and Labor

One man boat show.


Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 8, $10/$12.




Wu Tang Clan

Shaolin’s finest.


The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $55.

Wednesday, April 2



Beach House, Papercuts, Luke Temple

Dream-pop on a timeshare.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Pterodactyl, Dame Satan, The Cinnamon Band

Prehistoric noise.   

Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8 $6.



Eels

Useless trinkets & other revelations.

Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 9 $25/$30.



Anathallo, Gay Blades, Brian Bonz & The Dot Hongs

Velcro strip solo!   

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8, $8/$10.   



Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, John Vanderslice

Never did get that haircut.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $25.



Sasha Dobson

Romance jazz

Smalls, 183 W. 10th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-252-5091; 9:30 & 11, $20.



Wolfpack

Got chops? Join the jam.

Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island. 718-720-2583; 9, no cover.



Thursday, April 3



The Helio Sequence, The Spinto Band

Learning to sing.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Victor Wooten

The Bela Fleck bassist releases Palmystery.

Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 9, $30.



Friday, April 4



Murder By Death, O’Death, Kiss Kiss

Some sort of theme here…can’t quite figure it out.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Blue Album Group (Weezer Cover Band), Poingly

They should open for my band, the Pinkertunes.   

Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 9, $tba.



Umalali: Andy Palacio Tribute

The Garifuna legacy lives on…

Symphony Space, 2357 B’way (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $27.




Kendra Shank Quartet

Take the 7 train…


Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Queens, 718-463-7700; 8, $20.



Steve Wynn and The Miracle Three, The Black Hollies

Post-Paisley Underground.


Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7:30, $12.




Kimya Dawson

Juno her music already.


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 7, $15.




Dirty on Purpose, Mahogany, Shooting Spires, Sisters

Cleaner than you think.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.




Carbon/Silicon, Matt Pond PA

Punk rock royalty.


The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $20.




Saturday, April 5




Wolf Eyes, Prurient, Naked On The Vague

That other wolf band.


Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8,$ tba.




Apollo Heights, Love or Perish, Macaque, Blood City

White music for black people. Don’t worry, though, they’re probably not checking IDs at the door.


Dead Herring, 141 S. 5th St., B’klyn, 8, $5.




Robbers On High Street, Action Painters, Gustaf Heden

The finest indie rock Poughkeepsie has to offer.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.




Peelander Z, An Albatross, Fun Machine, Soundscapes

Dragonball-core.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $10/$12.




Lewis & Clarke, Picastro, Caroline Weeks

Musical explorations.


Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $tba.

   


Jens Lekman, Honeydrips

The man who killed Rocky Dennis.


Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $20.




Handsome Furs, Violens

Wolf and wife.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $15.




The Dirtbombs, Kelley Stoltz, Another Saturday Night

Stuck in thee garage.


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $13.



Virginia Mayhew

The brave cancer survivor/saxophonist releases A Simple Thank You.


Sweet Rhythm, 88 7th Ave. S. (betw. Bleecker & Grove Sts.), 212-255-3626; 8 & 10, $tba.




Neal Smith Quartet

Hard-edged, percussion-led jazz.


Smalls, 183 W. 10th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-252-5091; 10 & 11:30, $20.




Sunday, April 6




The Dodos, Silje Nes, Overload

Psych-folk, extinction-style.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10, $10.




Brian Lynch & NYU Ensemble

Hangover-killer


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30pm, $24.50.




Monday, April 7

   


Monotonix, Dark Meat

Rock from Israeli garages.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $10.




Candy Dulfer

Sweet alto sax. And she’s easy on the eyes, too.


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $34.




Jason Miles, DJ Logic

Doing their Global Noise thing with a little help from many friends.


Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8, $25.




Tuesday, April 8



VHS or BETA, Tigercity

Stupid bands, always changing formats.


Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $15.




YA HO WHA 13, No Neck Blues Band, Tom Greenwood (Jackie O Motherfucker), Spectre Folk

A band with a real cult following.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8,  $15/$20.




Hot Chip

Electro-pop with the lights out.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $35.




Explosions in the Sky, Lichens

Post-rock, without all of that pesky singing.


Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7, $17.




Elf Power, Great Lakes

Elephant 6, squared.   


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 9:30, $10.




Irvin Mayfield

Not even Wynton blows so much emotion into a horn.


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $25.




Wednesday, April 9




Kaki King

Rolling Stone’s first guitar goddess.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.




Jason Collett, Justin Jones

Solo Social Scene.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $12.

Wednesday, March 26



The Raveonettes, Black Acid, Glasvegas

Back in black.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $16/$18.



Drive By Truckers

Known as the Drive By Lorry Drivers in the UK. It’s not quite the same.

Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7, $25.   



Thursday, March  27



Sunset Rubdown, Ecstatic Sunshine

Another float in the never ending Wolf Parade

Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave, B’klyn, 718-638-1256; 7:30, $10.   



Les Sans Culottes

Fake French from real New York.

Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-834-0069; 7:30, $tba.



Caribou, Fuck Buttons, Dan Friel

I hear Handsome Dick Manitoba is a big fan.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $16/$18.



Sienna Dahlen

Tofu-induced jazz. Whatever that means.

Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, $10.



Friday, March 28



Dub Trio

Sound killers.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $12/$15.



Simian Mobile Disco

Remixing monkeys.

Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212-769-5200; 9, $20.



These Are Powers, Extra Life, Skeletons and Kings of All Cities

Noise-punk, only louder.   

Silent Barn (aka Raven’s Den) 915 Wyckoff Ave. (at Hancock St.), Qns/B’klyn, no phone; 8, $tba.



Goes Cube, Look Mexico, Constants, Hull

In 3-D!

Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $7.



Ghostland Observatory

Daft funk.

Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7:30, $20.



Joe Taino Group

Crossing the Bayonne Bridge, singing the blues.

Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette Ave.,Staten Island, 718-720-2583;11, no cover.



Sylvie Curvosier

No, that’s not product placement.

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.




Saturday, March 29




Blitzen Trapper, Fleet Foxes, Ola Podrida

Wild mountain nationalists.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8:30, $13/$15.




Japanther, The Pharmacy, Pterodactyl

Cassette punk.


Market Hotel, 957 Broadway (at Myrtle, 2nd Floor); 9:30, $tba.



Langhorne Slim, Deer Tick

The young folks.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 10, $10.




The Datsuns, The Parlor Mob, The London Souls, The Last Vegas

Jalopy rock.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $15.




Joe Chambers Outlaw Band

The star drummer and vibe master of Harlem comes home


Lenox Lounge, 288 Lenox Ave., 212-427-0253; 9, 10:30 & midnite; $20.




Arturo O’ Farrill’s Latin Jazz Orchestra

It’s a bummer that you can’t dance there.


Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $30.




Sunday, March 30




The Lemonheads (Performing It’s A Shame About Ray)

Ray-dux.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $25.




John Vanderslice, Deer Tick, The Cotton Jones Basket Ride

Hi-prod rock.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $14.   




Boredoms

76 drummers less than last time around.


Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7, $25/$30.

   


Spyro Gyra

If you think of a better way to spend a Sun. night, let me know.


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.



Monday, March 31




Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, John Vanderslice

Post-Pavement.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $25.

   


The Dodos

Extinction folk.


Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave. (at N. 11th St.), B’klyn, 718-388-8090; 6:30, no cover.




James Moody & Friends

Paquito D’ Rivera, Bill Charlap, Roy Hargrove and many others . . .and it’s also tax-deductible!


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 7:30, $100.




Tuesday, April 1




Bill Wurtzel & Mike Gari

Jazz guitar duet.


Cafe du Soleil, 2723 Broadway (betw. W. 104th & 105th Sts.), 212-216-3000; 7; no cover.




Heavy Metal Islam: Café Mira, Salman Ahmed & Tarantist

No, it’s not an April Fools listing. They do have headbangers in the Middle East.


S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7, $12.




Wednesday, March 2




Beach House, Papercuts, Luke Temple

Pitchfork’s no.16 best band of 2006. Woo!


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.




Five Times August

Smart Acoustic-driven pop. At least that’s what the press release says.


Blender Theatre at Gramercy, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-777-6800; 8, $15.

Wednesday, March 19



New Model Army, Echoes & Shadows

Formed during the English Civil War in 1645. Some bands just don’t know when to give up.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $15.



Clare & The Reasons, Jaymay

Had Van Dyke Parks and Sufjan Stevens on their last record. How’s that for orchestral-pop street cred?

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10, $10.



The Mountain Goats, The Moaners

Heretic rock.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8:30, $18.



The Gutter Twins, Great Northern

The Afghan Trees.

Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $25.



Scott Feiner’s Pandeiro Jazz

Ever heard Coltrane on the pandeiro? Here’s your chance.

Smoke, 2751 B’way, 212-864-6662; 8, 10 & 11:30, no cover.



Robin Trower Band

The 1970s guitar God that you have yet to discover.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $45.



Thursday, March 20



Sahara Hotnights

An Australian racehorse of a Swedish band.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 11:30, $12/$15.



The Cribs, Jeffrey Lewis & The Jitters, Drug Rug

Got beer tossed at them at a recent gig opening for the Sex Pistols. Looks like they finally made it.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.



Gerry Hemingway

Drum & sampler jazz.

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



Joan Crowe

Jazz with a laugh—and an extremely tall vocalist.

The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-0440; 7:30, $20.




Friday, March 21




The Shackeltons, The Antlers, Gasganno

Come for the music, stay to watch the band members collide with one another.


The Canal Room, 285 W. B’way (at Canal St.), 212-941-8100; 7:30, $12.




Tilly & The Wall, Capgun Coup, Jason Anderson

5 years of tap, 5 years of indie rock.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7:30, $15.




The Most Serene Republic, Miracle Fortress, Liam Finn, Frances

Finally, an indie rock band from Canada.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.




Sons and Daughters, Bodies of Water, The Brunettes

They love you, and they have the domain name to prove it.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.




Amp Fiddler

1970s-inspired funk & soul straight outta Detroit.


Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8, $17.




Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca

Salsa with a funky edge.


S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8 & 10 p.m.; $ 15




Steve Ascolese, Kris Kaiser

The drummer takes a sick day.


Cafe Milano, 401 Forest Ave., Staten Island, 718-720-1313; 6:30, no cover.




Saturday, March 22




Antipop Consortium

Consortium reunion.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $12/$15




Oneida, Old Time Relijun, These Are Powers, Citay

Now in their 11th year of mid-level indie rock notability.


Market Hotel, 957 Broadway (at Myrtle), 2nd floor, no phone; 9:30, $tba.




Longwave, Frightened Rabbit, Via Audio, The Red Romance

They have a funny video with a singing rabbit. That’s good enough for us.   


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.

   


Holy Fuck, A Place to Bury Strangers, Beat the Devil

Some names just look good on a marquee.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $12.




Taikoza, Daiyoshi Kizan, DJ Gomi

Meditate and then dance.


Drom, 85 Avenue A (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-1157; 8, $25.




The Bad Plus

Challenging funk, pop & progressive jazz. We’re ready if you are.


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. , 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $27.50.



Karlus Trapp

Funking it up for everyone.


Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., SI, 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.




Sunday, March 23




The Slits, Stupid Party, Bad Blood, Dead Dog, Carnal Knowledge, Shellshag, Palmolive found Jesus in 1985.

 Those crazy drummers.


Don Pedro’s, 90 Manhattan Ave., B’klyn, 718-218-6914; 7, $tba.




Xiu Xiu, Thao Nguyen, Get Down Stay Down

Sad bastard music. And proud of it.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8 $15/$17.




Pucho Sanchez & His Latin Soul Brothers

Sanchez pioneered the concept of mixing James Brown soul with his own Latin grooves, known today as (wait for it) boogaloo.


Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.




Monday, March 24



Presidents of the United States of America, Joe Jack Talcum, Ludo

Apparently there were peaches to spare.   


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $18/$20.




Stephanie McCay

Previewing her upcoming live CD.


Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20.




Tuesday, March 25



Ida, The Glorytellers

A decade and a half of Brooklyn bandery.


Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $10.



Acid Mothers Temple, Danava

Crazy. Japanese. Psych.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30, $12/$15.




Ruby Braff Tribute

Remembering the legendary trumpeter.


St. Paul’s Chapel, 117th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.), 212-851-1633; 8, $10.




Wednesday, March 26



Drive By Truckers

Southern rock. But not, you know, Southern Rock.


Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 6, $25.




Lainie Cooke

Singing the songs of her favorite female composers—hey, it’s still Women’s History Month!


Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, $15.

Wednesday, March 12



Frog Eyes, Papertrigger, Hospitality, Julianna Barwick

Warble-rock.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $10.



Thursday, March 13



Bob Mould

Hüsker done.

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $22.50/$25.



Jason Anderson, The Zambonis, Wakey Wakey

The wolf general.

Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $8.



SNAFU

Loren Stillman’s side project gets some attention

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762;  9 & 10:30, $5.



Adrian Belew Power Trio

For all you Crimson and Zappa fans.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $29.



Friday, March 14



Louis XIV, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Carolina Liar

Banned in Alabama.

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7:30, $16.50.



Oakley Hall, Land of Tomorrow, The Frams

Writer of westerns, has a folk rock band—is there anything the man can’t do?

Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 9, tba.

   

Ray Scro Vibes Trio

Blending sax, vibes and bass for your listening pleasure.

Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.



Libby York

The local vocalist releases Here With You. Yep, we’re with her.

The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-0440; 7:30, $20.



Saturday, March 15



Global Motion

Music makes the world go ‘round.

Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319;  8:30 & 10:30, $10.



Jerry Jeff Walker Band

Mr. Bojangles, dance…

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $25.



Sunday, March 16



The Pogues

Yep, still kicking—somehow…

Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 7t & 8th Aves.), 212-777-6800; 6:30, $55.



Alex Sipiagin

The Russian trumpeter paid his dues.

Cachaça, 35 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.); 212-388-9099; 8 & 10:30, $10.



Gypsy Sunday

Burlesque, belly dance and musical performances for a sinful end of the week.

Deity, 368 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, 718-222-3662; 7, no cover.



Monday, March 17



The Vines

Grungedelic.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, sold out.



Ash, Levy

The Genuine Real Teenagers name doesn’t really work so well anymore.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15/$17.



The Wombats

Britain’s native marsupials.    

The Annex, 152 Orchard St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-3410; 8, $10.



Jann Klose

A jazzy singer-songwriter.

Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen St., 212-477-4155; 7, $5.



Tuesday, March 18



Fu Manchu, Burning Brides, ASG

Stoner metal—what else would you expect from a band named after facial hair?

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $15.



Lenny Pickett & The NYU Block Party Band

Where frat boys jam.

Cachaça, 35 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.); 212-388-9099; 7, $5.



Wednesday, March 19



New Model Army, Echoes & Shadows, The Last Conspirators

After a quarter-century, that whole “new” thing doesn’t really fly, right?


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $15.




Gary Peacock, Marc Copland & Bill Stewart Trio

They couldn’t decide who the bandleader was.


Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 8:30 & 10:30, $30-$40.




Elvis Costello Tribute

Featuring Jim Boggia, Leah Siegel, Jim Campilongo, Milton, Julia Darling, Brian Seymour, Genie Morrow, Rachel Loshak, Adam Levy, Jon Dryden, Teddy Goldstein, Joy Askew and Jim Allens.


Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 7:30, $10 donation.

Thursday, March 6




An Albatross, The Golden Error, Fun Machine

Shitting thunder—because someone has to do it.


Death By Audio, 49 S. 2nd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, no phone; 8, $7.




The Hives, The Donnas

Your old new favorite bands.


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $21.




Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, St. Vincent

PLUG Awards: The only award show in town with jeans three sizes too small.


Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.




Men, Hey Willpower

Part Tigre.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $15.




Allen Won Quartet

Playing “Jewel in The Lotus.”


KB Gallery, 875 W. 181st St. (betw. Cabrini Blvd. & Riverside Dr.), 212-543-2393; 7:30, $10.




Friday, March 7




Ra Ra Riot, Bear Hands, Sam Rosen

Upstate indie rock.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8:30, $13.




NWOBHM, Bloody Panda, Tombs

If anyone can take the stage after a band called Bloody Panda, it’s New Wave of Brooklyn Heavy Metal.


Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 8, $6.




Poncho Sanchez

Afro-Cuban congas by way of Chicago


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $30.




Saturday, March 8




Cassettes Won’t Listen, Alaska In Winter

Bands that blogs built.


Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 718-384-4586; 10, free.




Sia, Har Mar Superstar

Oz-pop.


Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St., 212-353-1600; 6, $20/$22.




Savoy Ducet Cajun Band, D.L. Menard’s Louisiana Aces

Back home most of these guys play for tips.


Symphony Space, 2357 B’way (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $32.




Las Rubias Del Norte

Faux-Latin rancheras from Park Slope


Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.




Sunday, March 9




Yuka Honda, Doveman, Luke Temple

Not sure if it’s Cibo or Matto…


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9, $10




ZOX

Retro-New Wave strikes again.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6, $12.




Monday, March 10



The Black Lips, Quintron & Miss Pussycat

Farmers, lock up your chickens.


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $15/$17.




Othella Dallas

Jazzy song and dance diva.


Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $20.




Raheem DeVaughn

The result of old-school R & B meets modern grooves.


B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $25.




Tuesday, March 11




Shout Out Louds

They don’t care about the young folks either.


Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $15/$18.




Dizzee Rascal, Game Rebellion, Hollywood Holt

Grim time.


Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $20/$25.




Justice, Chromeo, Fancy

The French house duo without the cool helmets.


Theater at Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-307-7171; 8, $35-$59.




Jenny Scheinman

Showcasing her unique violin chops whether you’re ready or not.


Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 7, $10.




Wednesday, March 12




Frog Eyes, Papertrigger, Hospitality

Unhinged? Yeah, that works.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $10.




Charansalsa

Dance your mid-week blues away.


Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Ave. (corner of 106th Street) 212-831-4333; 5:30, $10.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27



Pela, Apollo Sunshine, Liam Finn

There are indie-rock bands in Brooklyn after all.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8; $13/$15   



Bowerbirds, Phosphorescent, The Acorn

We always suspected the accordion was cool.

Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8; $10   



Provoked (with Henry Rollins)

Like Black Flag, without all of the rock.

Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7; $28.50   



Balkan Beat Box, Chin Chin

Gypsy funk.

Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave., B’klyn, 718-638-1256; 8; $20   



THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28



Fred Armisen, Petra Haden & The Sell Outs

America’s favorite comedy drummer. Take that, Dana Carvey.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8; $12/$15   



RODRIGUEZ BROTHERS

Young, swinging Latin Jazz.

Jazz Standard, 116 E 27th St., 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30; $20



FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29



RTX (Royal Trux), Blues Control, Bad Wizard, Stylofone

A little like Royal Trux, withour all of those pesky letters.

Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7; $10   




Oneida, Company, Oakley Hall, Mike Bones

Repetitive repetitive indie rock rock.


Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8; $8/$10




Headlights, Evangelicals, Hallelujah the Hills

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder.


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8; $10   




Priestbird, Matteah Baim, Durty Nanas

Tarantula AD AD.


Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8; $10




ARABESQUE ENSEMBLE

Bringing back the golden age of Egyptian music (or so they say).


Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street); 212-864-1414; 8; $15-$30




OUT TO LUNCH

And then they come back to work after midnight.


Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St., 212-475-8592; 12:30am; $8




SATURDAY, MARCH 1



Eamon Hamilton (of British Sea Power/Brakes), Titus Andronicus, Crystal Stilts, The BrakesBrakesBrakes

dudedudedude.


Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 718-384-4586; 10; $10




Strike Anywhere

Political hardcore? I’ll believe it when I see it.


Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6; $12   




Genghis Tron, Aa (aka Big A little a), Ponytail, Shooting Spires, Cheveu, Double Dagger

Experimetal.


Market Hotel, 957 Broadway, B’klyn; 9:30; tba   




Born Ruffians, Cadence Weapon

Admit it, you wish you had written a song called “Kurt Vonnegut.”


Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8; $12



Roky Erickson and The Explosives, Thurston Moore (and the New Wave Bandits)

Have some respect. The man walked with a zombie last night


Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 6; $27/$30




LOUISE ROGERS, MARK STRONG + PAUL MEYERS

Sharing their love of acoustic jazz.


Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (at Bleecker); 212-614-0505; 6; $10




THIS OLD HOUSE

They’ve got the Staten Island Ferry blues


Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11; no cover




SUNDAY, MARCH 2




Say Hi (aka Say Hi To Your Mom), Illinois, Meowskers, The Postelles

Whatever happened to your mom?   


Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7; $13/$15




KEVIN MAHOGANY’S KANSAS CITY REVIEW

Big Joe Turner, revisited.


Jazz Standard, 116 E 27th St., 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30; $ 20




MONDAY, MARCH 3




Constantines, Jah Division

Art-punk, Canadian-style.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7; $12




LORENE DRIVE + FAREWELL

Just dropping by to say good-bye.


Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St., 212-219-3132; 7; $ 10




TUESDAY, MARCH 4




Punk Metal Karaoke Night

Because you can’t DIY alone.


Club Midway, 25 Avenue B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-253-2595; 10; $5




Boris

Japanese for doom.


Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7; $15



Jonathan Richman, Vic Chesnutt

Never got called an asshole. Not in New York.   


Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8; $15




Beastie Boys

Check, check, check, check, check, check, check it out.


Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7; $75   




The Walkmen, White Rabbits

Nilssonabes.


Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8; $18/$20   

   


DENGUE FEVER

Cambodian rock done right.


Southpaw, 125 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn; 718-230-0236; 8; $12




COCO MONTOYA

This guitar player learned a few things from late mentor Albert Collins.


B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W 42nd St., 212-997-4144; 8; $ 25




WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5




Sunburned Hand of the Man, Malkuth, AMOLVACY

Not quite the same ring as Shit Spangled Banner, but no one’s perfect.


Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7; $8/$10   




Akron/Family, Megafaun

Rockin’ out with their glocken out.


Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9; $12/$15




The Slits, Shellshag

You can’t keep a good slit down.


Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30; $10       




Dengue Fever

Cambodia-core.


Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8; $10/$12




JOHN ANDERSON W/ SCHOOL OF ROCK

When you can’t have Squire, Howe & Co., you do what you can.


B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W 42nd St., 212-997-4144; 9; $40




MICHAEL MCDONALD

Doobie jazz or Jazz doobie?


Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St., 212-475-8592; 8; $35 (bar only)

Wednesday, February 20



Hex Machine

Part-time banana melters.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $8/$10.



Be Your Own Pet

Garage rock from the basement.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.



Ambulance ltd.

Breaking up is hard to do.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.



Thursday, February 21



Daniel Johnston

No one can bust out a friendly ghost jam like this guy.



Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $20/$22.



The Big Sleep, Sian Alice Group, Priestbird, Heavy Creatures

Hard-boiled detective rock.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $10.



Bon Iver

It’s about damn time, right Emma?



Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave. (at N. 11th St.), B’klyn, 718-388-8090; 8, Free.



The Bravery, The Switches

From Star Wars-themed ska band to Lower East Side darlings. Sunrise, sunset.



Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 7, $25/$27    .



The Magnetic Fields

I wonder if they know any love songs.



Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B’way), 212-997-1003; 8, $25.



Winard Harper Sextet

Featuring special guest vocalist Antoinette Montague.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $25.



Takka Takka, Charles Burst

BAM wants you to remember that there’s music in Brooklyn.



Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-834-0069; 8, $5.



Friday, February 22



Black Mountain, Bon Iver

Classic rock, in the future.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8; 15



The National, My Brightest Daimond

Moved to Brooklyn, because no good bands come from Ohio, right?



Brooklyn Academy of Music (Howard Gilman Opera House), 30 Lafayette Avenue, B’klyn, 718-636-4100; 8, $20.



The Loved Ones, The Gaslight Anthem, The Ergs

Featuring The Bouncing Souls’ roadie.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6, $10.   



Goes Cube

Loud, fast, geometrically correct.



Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-834-0069; 9, $TBD.

   

Jay Farrar, Anders Parker

It’s British slang for harmonica, apparently.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9:30, $20.



Blood on the Wall, Cause Co-Motion!, Eric Copeland

I’d hate to be the guy who cleans up after that show.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $10/$12.



Laura Cantrell, Mia Riddle & Her Band

Loved her in Sex and the City.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $12.



Robert Cray Band

Clapton loves this blues guitarist, and so do we.



B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $50.



Revision

Changing the way you hear jazz-rock fusion



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30am, $8.



Saturday, February 23



The Subject, Flying, Kurt Weisman, Soiled Matress and the Springs

Honors roll rock.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $7.



Black Dice

Graduates from the Rhode Island School of Design—the most prestigious noise rock school in the country.



Market Hotel, 957 Broadway (at Myrtle), B’klyn, 9:30, $10.



Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train, Life in a Blender

New voodoo for you.



Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 8, $10.



Son de la Frontera

No-frills traditional Flamenco.



NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place, 212-992-8484; 8, $35-$45.



Enrico Rava, Stefano Bollani Quartet

The Italian legend plays with his young protégé.



Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 8:30 & 11, $30-$40.



Sunday, February 24



Super Furry Animals, Times New Viking

No, seriously, all Welsh people drive tanks. I read that in Slate.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $18.



Dalek, Russian Circles, Young Widows

Not a Dr. Who reference. Sorry guys.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8:30, $10.



Headlights, Evangelicals, The Loom, Polie Sleeper

They were Orphans until they found a songwriter.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.



Kakande

The NY-based West African band release their new CD as we wrap the last weekend of Black History Month.



SOBs, 204 Varick St. (at Houston St.); 212-243-4940; 8, $28.



Anat Fort Trio

If you haven’t discovered this NY-based Israeli pianist, this is your chance.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30, $24.50.



Monday, February 25



Antigone Rising

Women rock!



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $22.



Travis Sullivan’s Björkestra

Ever wonder how Björk’s music sounds in a big band format? Careful what you wish for.



Jazz Standard, 116 E 27th St., 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30; $ 15



Tuesday,February 26



Jim White

Alt country with a cracked sensibility.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $20.



Michel Legrand

The Oscar winner plays with Ron Carter (bass) and Lewis Nash (drums). It just doesn’t get better than that.



Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 8:30 & 11, $50-$60.



Wednesday, February 27



Bowerbirds, Phosphorecent, The Acorn

If John Darnielle likes ‘em, they’re OK with us.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.



Shino Aguacate, DJ Lobo

Celebrating the Dominican Independence day… bring out the Brugal.



S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7, $10-$15.



Ben E. King

Everybody sing along: So darling, darling, stand by me.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.

Wednesday, February 13

MGMT, Yeasayer, Violens (Lansing-Dreiden)

Synths and headbands and songs about indie rockers.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Sufjan Stevens, Band of Horses, Ray Davies, Philip Glass, Tom Verlaine (of Television)

What’s the matter? Was Lou Reed busy?

Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium, 57th St. & 7th Ave., 212-247-7800; 7:30, $30.



Sightings, True Primes, Sabir Maten, Andrew Barker, Hill Greene

Surely any band that can bound Andrew W.K. to a production board deserves “the most dangerous band in the world” title.

Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $5.   



Thursday, February 14

Losers Lounge

Tribute to the Mamas and Papas. So you don’t feel so bad on the day of lovers.

Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7 & 9:30, $25.



Band of Horses, Dirty on Purpose

Not the one with Don Johnson.

Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave. (betw. Dekalb & Lafayette), 718-638-1256; 8, $20.



Kyp Malone, John Dwyer, Miles Benjamin

What else is TV on the Radio going to do during the writers’ strike?

Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 8, $7.   



The Duke Spirit, The Jaguar Club

Fuzzy Brits.

Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $10.   



New York Theater Ballet

Performing Once Upon a Ballet: call it a cheap date.

World Financial Center Winter Garden, 200 Liberty St., 212-417-7000; 12:30 p.m., free.



New York Voices

Blending Brazilian, R&B & jazz in their own, unique way

Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.



Friday, February 15

Sam Champion, Drug Rug, The XYZ Affair, Salt & Samovar

Meteorockologists.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $12.   



Power Douglas, Dragons of Zynth, Kyp Malone

They may not be able to out-weird Dragons of Zynth, but that won’t stop them from trying.

Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. (betw. St. Felix St. & Ashland Pl.), 718.636.4100; 8, Free.



Les Sans Culottes, Beluga

Because every little American boy wants to grow up to be a Frenchman.

Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 12, $7.   



Cassettes Won’t Listen

Glitchy buzz band—or buzzy glitch band.

Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 7:30, $8.   



The Black Hollies, The Above

Starring Black Graham Nash.

Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Ave., (betw. State St. & Pacific St.); B’klyn, 718-834-0069; 8, $7.



Kris Roe of The Ataris, Army of Me

Because pop-punk is much better when you can actually hear the lyrics.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 10, $10/$12.   



Angels and Airwaves (Tom from Blink 182), Meg & Dia, The Color Fred, Ace Enders

Blink 183.

Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 7t & 8th Aves.), 212-777-6800; 7, $31.50.   



Pissed Jeans, Mi Ami, Food for Animals, President

Loud, angry, pissy.

Silent Barn (aka Raven’s Den) 915 Wyckoff Ave. (at Hancock St.), Qns/B’klyn, no phone; 8, $7.



Carla Cook

Jazzing up Motown, gospel and R&B. Gotta have true chops to handle this.

Tribeca Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers St., 212-220-1460; 8, $15-$25.



Todd Sickafoose’s Blood Orange

Experimental jazz-rock … at your own risk

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9:30 & 10:30, $5.



Saturday, February 16

Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition

Battle of the bands, Gospel-style.

World Financial Center Winter Garden, 200 Liberty St., 212-417-7000; 10 a.m., free.



White Rabbits, Miss Fairchild, Effi Briest

Honky-tonk calypso? Why not?

Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. (betw. St. Felix St. & Ashland Pl.), 718.636.4100; 10, Free/$10d.



Flaming Fire, American Watercolor Movement, Dragons of Zynth

Yeah, well, does your band have its own bible?

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9, $8.   



Freddy Cole & Friends

King Cole’s little brother knows those sweet melodies.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30, 9:30 &11:30, $30.



Sunday, February 17

Apollo Heights, Humbuck Squash, Freshkills, Your Black Star, Irv Irving, Carolann Ames

White music for black people? It’s about damn time.

The Annex, 152 Orchard St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-3410; 6:15, $TBA.    



Michael Winograd Klezmer Ensemble

And it ain’t even passover yet!

Workmen’s Circle, 45 E. 33rd St., 212-725-4657; 8, $10.



Monday, February 18

Calvin Johnson, Fred Thomas, Karl Blau

Beat happened.   

Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 129 Russell St. (betw. Nassau & Driggs Aves.), B’klyn, 718-389-0854; 8, $7.



Pete McGuinness

How many times can you hear a Grammy-nominated cat in such a small stage?

Cachaça, 35 W. 8th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.); 212-388-9099; 9& 11, $10.



Tuesday, February 19

Foo Fighters, Serj Tankian, Against Me!

I dunno. I think they’re new…

Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-307-7171;Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-834-0069; 7, $29.50.



Clark Terry Big Band

Still swinging at 87.

Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $35.



Wednesday, February 20

Be Your Own PET

Enough Nashville attitude to make the Brooklyn kids squirm.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.



David Krakauer & Socalled

Playing the New York premiere of their new score to The Battleship Potemkin —now that’s some intellectual stuff. If you can brave the cold.

World Financial Center Winter Garden, 200 Liberty St., 212-417-7000; 7, free.



De Novo Dahl, Right on Dynamite, Sally Head, My Teenage Stride

Third show this week for De Novo Dahl, and it’s only Wednesday.

Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 8, $8.

Wednesday February 6



Gay Blades, The Shapes, Abigail Warchild, The Press

They call themselves “trash pop,” which I’d always thought was the name of new wave night at Riffifi’s.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $10.   



Cat Power, Dirty Delta Blues

Indie rock without the meds.



Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 8, $32.50.



Thursday February 7



Nada Surf, Frances

Still popular.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $20.



Impervious, Hula, Limbs

There’s a joke here, we’re just still figuring it out.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $8.



Otis Taylor

Giving the banjo its righteous place in the blues realm.



Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8; $ 17



Quest

The ’80s jazz outfit reunites… We’re seeing a trend.



Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-581-3080; 8:30 & 11, $30-$40.



Friday February 8



Dan Deacon

Odd-ball electric acoustic arrangements in a big box of art. Do we need to say anything more?



Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave. (at E. 75th St.), 800-WHITNEY;  7, free w/ museum admission $10-$15.



Fountains of Wayne, April Smith, Great Picture Show

Daughters, lock up your mothers.



Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $25.   



Siouxsie Sioux

Somewhere there’s a group of lonely banshees. But we know there won’t be any lack of eyeliner in the house.



The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 9, $45.   



Cassettes Won’t Listen, Mellowdrone, Guyz Nite, Andrew Thompson

Maybe not, but Jason Drake feels your pain.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 7:30, $10.



Mokijam

Late-night jazz-funk. Just the way you like it.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30am, $8.



El Pikete

Afro-cuban timba straight out of Miami. Can you handle the heat?



S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8 & 10, $15.



Leerone

She sent us such a sweet note, so why not check out a lovely singer/songwriter?



Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 9:30, $5 donation.



Saturday February 9



Sick of It All, The Unseen, Bloodclot, Death Before Dishonor, Wisdom In Chains   

Twenty years seems like a long time to be sick of everything.



Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $17.



From the Jam: Bruce Foxton & Rick Buckler

Two legendary English rockers, one  evening. This rounds out your ’80s revival week.



Blender Theatre at Gramercy, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-777-6800; 7, $28.



Steven Bernstein’s Millennial Territory Orchestra

Improvising nine.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $25.



Early Man, Hull, Satan’s Sun

Meatball-approved metal.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; $8/$10.   



Liars, No Age

Witch-friendly art rock.



Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 8, $16.50.   

   

Big Frank & The Healers, Queen Tipsy, Johnny B, Eric Garcia & The Healers

Staten Islanders know the blues—they live them every day. Seriously.



St. George Theater, 35 Hyatt St, Staten Island; 718-442-4900; 8, $25-$35.



Sunday February 10



High on Fire, A Life Once Lost, Saviours, Car Bomb

Stoner metal—on fire.



Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 7, $15.



Elizabeth Mitchell & Family

Dan Zanes in a dress.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; noon, $12-$15.



Monday, February 11



Jay Rodriguez

The local saxophonist releases his new CD, are you sure you’re ready for it?



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $10.



Mike Holober, Gotham Jazz Orchestra

Playing “Hiding Out”—in plain sight.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $15.



Tuesday February 12



Foals, Team Robespierre

Band of baby horses.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $13/$15.   



The Kooks

Naming yourself after a Bowie song doesn’t make you cool, but I guess it doesn’t hurt, as long as it’s not, you know, off the

Labyrinth soundtrack.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $20.



Edward Simon Trio

Latin jazz meets Keith Jarrett



The Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave. S. (at 11th St.), 212-255-4037; 9 & 11, $30.



Wednesday February 13



MGMT, Yeasayer, Violens

It’s tough to scrape together enough money to buy a vowel when you’re a struggling artist. At least you can enjoy it even without the pressure.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Sufjan Stevens, Band of Horses, Ray Davies, Philip Glass, Tom Verlaine

I hear John Lennon is the special guest.



Carnegie Hall , Isaac Stern Auditorium, 57th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-247-7800; 7:30, $30.



Bang On a Can All-Stars

A great option for your pre-Valentine’s date since you’ll get all that aggressive energy out early.



Merkin Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (), 212-501-3330; 8; $ 25.



Lucy Wainwright

Rufus’ other sis is still waiting to take over the spotlight if she ever gets the chance.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $15.

Wednesday, January 30



Vampire Weekend, Plastic Little, Aa (aka Big A little a)

Afro-pop—in sweaters.

Pastel sweaters.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.



Eric Bachmann (Crooked Fingers)

Ex-Loafer.

Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $15.



Thursday, January 31



The Thermals

Best to leave the Bush bumper stickers at home.

Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 8, $20.   



Joanna Newsom

Harp attack.

Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave. (betw. St. Felix St. & Ashland Pls. B’klyn, 718-636-4100; 8, $25-$55.   



Federale

Can any band that lists Grand Funk Railroad among their influences really be bad?

The Annex, 152 Orchard St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-3410; tba.   



World/Inferno Friendship Society, Gutbucket, Kim Phuc

That band with the guy from the Hold Steady with the mustache.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.   



Sean Wayland Quartet

Check out what this guy can do with a Fender Rhodes.

55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-929-9883; 7, no cover.



Albita

Cuban music by way of Miami Beach.

S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8, $25.



Friday, February 1



Team Robespierre

Spaz-core doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Death By Audio, 49 S. 2nd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, no phone; 8, tba.   



My Teenage Stride

Apparently Stridex was already taken.

Don Hill’s, 511 Greenwich St. (at Spring St.), 212-219-2850; 11:30, $5.



The Whigs, The Spinto Band, Plants and Animals

Afghan-less garage rock.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $10/$12.



Spank Rock, The Rapture (DJ Set), Tippy

Bjork-approved party hip-hop.

Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 10, $12/$15.



Bipolar

They’ll make sure the microphones are working 8 times.

Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-0440; 7:30, $20.



Merlin Ensemble

The magic of Mozart and Schubert played by his compatriots.

Austrian Cultural Forum, 11 E. 52nd St., 212-319-5300; 7:30, free (reservations required).



Saturday, February 2



They Might Be Giants

John-on-John action.

Beacon Theater, 2124 B’way (at W. 74th St.), 212-496-7070; 7, $30.   



Hot Chip, Devlin and Darko

Casualties in the eternal battle of man versus drum machine.

Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $25.   



Robbers on High Street, Grand Mal, Famous Letters

Just keep your wallet in your front pocket.   

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9, $12/$14.



Bang Camaro, Cheeseburger

A few more singers and they’ll be on to something.

Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $15.   



The Dodos, Phosphorescent, Phil and the Osophers

Extinction is never pretty.

Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, tba.



Vincent Chandler vs. Luis Bonilla

Two trombonists will try to outplay each other. Let the games begin.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 12:30 & 2:30 PM; no cover.



Brazilian Carnaval w/ DJ Jo Ramatis

Sure, it’s freezing outside, but it doesn’t mean you can’t down a few caipirinhas.

Iguana Club, 240 W. 54th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-868-9102; 10; $28.



Sunday, February 3



OK Go, Craig Wedren, Nathan Larson, Nina Persson, Joan As Police Woman

Put your thinking cap on.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $20.



Eli Fountain & The Organizers

Uptown big band groove.

Minton’s Playhouse, 208 W. 118th (betw. St. Nicholas Ave & 7th Aves.), 9, 10 & midnight; No cover.



Monday, February 4



Samuel Torres All-Star Band

Colombian conga jazz!

Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30; $15



Tuesday, February 5



Stryker/Slagle Band

Featuring the talents of sax genius Joe Lovano.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30; $ 30.



Wednesday, February 6



Cat Power, Dirty Delta Blues

Yes, she’s even sadder than you.

Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 8, $32.50.   



Francisco Mela & Friends

A different guest sits in every night. This time around, it’s the great Kenny Barron on piano.

Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30; $25.



The New Kingston Band, DJ Lion Dub

Honoring the legacy Marley on his birthday celebration.

S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8; $18.

Wednesday, January 23



The Von Bondies, Freer, SSM

The band by the guy that got punched by that guy in the White Stripes and stuff.

Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-777-6800; 7, $17.50.



Super Furry Animals, Holy Fuck

Man, I hope they have ample tank parking in Hoboken.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9, $18.



Cale Parks, Daniel Klag

Aloha is Hawaiian for solo.

Monkey Town, 58 N. 3rd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 718-384-1369; 8, $5.

   

Thursday, January 24



Neurosis, Mastodon, US Christmas

Masonic metal.

Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 317 Clermont Ave. (at Lafayette), B’klyn; 8, $25.



Chuck Ragan, Ben Nichols

Punk folker.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $12.



N.Y. Guitar Fest: The Music Of Merle Haggard

Jorma Kaukoken goes through the catalogue of the country legend

Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3340; 8, $40.



Andrea Wolper Quintet

Catch her before she rushes off to Japan again

Kitano Hotel, 66 Park Ave. (at 38th St.), 212-885-7119; 8 & 10:30, no cover.



Friday, January 25



Rahim, A Passing Feeling, Face of Cain

People don’t toss around Fugazi comparisons lightly. Okay, maybe they do, but still…

Le Loft, 252 Norman Ave. (at Monitor St.), B’klyn; 9, $5.

   

Ben Nichols (of Lucero)

Country. Punk. Solo.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10:30, $10



Radio 4, Dragons of Zynth

If Radio 4 fought the Electric Six, who would win?

Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 10, $10.



John Mellencamp

A benefit for the organization. Good luck scoring tix.

Housing Works Bookstore Café, 126 Crosby St. (at Jersey St.), 212-334-3324; 7, $100-$250+



Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra

Playing Una Noche Inolvidable: An Unforgettable Night.

Symphony Space, 2357 B’way (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $35.



Ralph Irizarry

At age 16, he snuck into NYC Latin clubs; now he commands their stages.

SOBs, 204 Varick St. (at Houston), 212-243-3940; 8 & 10, $15.





Saturday, January 26



Chromeo, Kid Sister

Mid-East Peace process: Electro-style.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.



Eric Copeland

First solo record is called “Hermaphrodite.” It’s like two records for the price of one.

Death By Audio, 49 S 2nd St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, no phone; 8, $TBA.



Ladybug Transistor, The Instruments

More Elephant sixiness.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $10/$12.



Baby Dayliner, Team Facelift, Francis and the Lights, God Or Julie, Randy Lee

His sad irony veils his ironic sadness. Or something.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; $10.



Get Him Eat Him, Mahjongg, Miss Fairchild

And what will you do once you eaten him? Seriously, you indie kids need to plan a little farther ahead.

Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $10/$12.



DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist

Fathers, lock up your LPs.

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $37.50.



Ladysmith Black Mambazo

No, Paul Simon will not make a surprise appearance, as far as we know

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $45.



Forro in the Dark

Bebel Gilberto’s current touring band showcases their own tunes.

S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8:30 & 10:30, $20.



Sunday, January 27



Laura Veirs

A singer-songwriter to swoon over. At last.

Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 9:30, $15.



Hugh Masekela

The legendary trumpeter & activist continues to shine

S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7:30 & 10:30, $28.



African Footprint

Straight outta South Africa, this dance and music ensemble is sure to get you moving.

Lehman Center, 250 Bedford Park Blvd., the Bronx, 718-960-8833; 4, $20-$35.



Monday, January 28



The Vonneguts, Boyskout, New Idea Society

Dumb band name? So it goes.

Fontana’s, 105 Eldridge St. (at Grand St.), 212-334-6740; 8, $7.



The Dodos, Alberta Cross

They already quit their dayjobs, so probably best to not even make that joke.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $8.



Jack Jeffers & The New York Classics

Playing you favorite foot-stomping big band standards

Minton’s Playhouse, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & midnight, no cover.



Tuesday, January 29



Vampire Weekend, Beat the Devil, Sam Rosen

Afro-sweater-pop.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.



Six Organs of Admittance, Mick Turner (of Dirty Three)

Burned out comet.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9, $12/$14.



Bobby Hutcherson Quartet

For all those jazz marimba fans.

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.



Wednesday, January 30



The Teenagers, Bear Hands

You know teenagers and those hairy bear hands.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.



Eric Bachmann

The original archer of loaf.

Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $15.



Hendrik Muerkens

The most Brazilian of Germans releases Sambatropolis.

Kitano, 66 Park Ave. (at E. 38th St.), 212-885-7119; 8 & 10:30, no cover.

Wednesday, January 16



Dead Meadow, Dragons of Zynth

Tolkein-core.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



Saxon Shore, The Silent League, Paul Duncan

Post-Roman Empire rock.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10.



Wu Tang Clan

And then there were eight.



Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-307-7171; 8, $50.



Thursday, January 17



The Fiery Furnaces

Weirdness runs in the family.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $15.



Editors, Hot Hot Heat, Louis XIV

The beginning of the end.



Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 8, $27.50



Randy Weston

Digging thorough the African roots of jazz



Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30 & 9:30; $30-$35.



Friday, January 18



Au Revoir Simone

Pee Wee’s indie rock adventure.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; $8:30, $13/$15.



The Mugs, Mussels, The Diggs

Look for their sophomore record, Tic Tac Rock.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $7.



The Mooney Suzuki, The Ettes, Silver Rockets, The Nouvellas

Dropouts from the school of rock n’ roll.



Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7:30, $5/$8.



The Rosebuds

The two furies.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $14



Willie Villegas Y Entre Amigos

Salsa by way of Cuban trombone. There’s a dance lesson before the show in case you are as tone-deaf as I am



S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8 & 10, $10.



DJ True, Bobbito Garcia

True Brazilian vibe



Sullivan Room, 218 Sullivan St. (betw. W. 3rd & Bleecker Sts.), 212-505-1703; 10, $15.



Saturday, January 19



Kevin Devine, The Jealous Girlfriends, Demander, Brian Bonz

Tri-borough rok.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $15.



Tim Fite

Alt-hip-country-blues-hop.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 11:30, $12.



The Queers, The Leftovers, The New Dress, Project 27

The world’s oldest 13-year-olds.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6, $10/$12.



Apes & Androids

The moveable rock opera.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.



Mission of Burma

Post-punk redux.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $20.



Blonde Redhead, The Raveonettes, School of Seven Bells

Shoegazing up in the stars.



Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (at 11th Ave.), 212-260-4700; 8, $25.



Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble

Celebrating our Native American heritage



Symphony Space, 2357 B’way (at W. 95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, $27.



Aaron Goldberg Trio

Known for shaping the music from the stage… not for light-jazz fans.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $25.



The Platters, The Planotones, Larry Chance & The Earls

Just in case you can’t have enough of doo-wop.



St. George Theater, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island; 718-442-2935; 8, $35-$55.



Sunday, January 20



Asylum Street Spankers

A little bit of vaudeville, a lot of wit (and string band flavor).



Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-239-6200; 2:30, $25.



Lipbone Redding

Do you dare to experience the man’s vocal tricks?



Jules Bistro, 65 St. Marks Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-477-5560; 8, no cover.



Curtis Fuller’s 73rd Birthday Party Band

Party on with an all-star ensemble that includes Randy Brecker, Rufus Reid and Carl Allen.



Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.



Monday, January 21



Cindy Blackman Quartet

The band leader is a drummer girl! And she rocks—even from a jazz point of view.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $20.



Grand Piano Marathon

Feat. Philip Glass, John Medeski, Anat Fort, Vijay Iyer, Lee Musiker and many more. And some say there’s no such thing as a free lunch.



Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Center, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B’way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3340; 2, free.



Barry Eastmond

He wrote hits for Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston (“One Wish”) and Anita Baker (“My Everything”).



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $15.



Tuesday, January 22



Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Not-for-profit clapping.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $25.



Foxy Shazam, Karate High School, Peachcake, The Murder and The Harlot

Because when you can front a name like that, then you deserve a few toes tapping in your direction.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $10.



Eldar

The young pianist sure can play that piano, even though he still isn’t allowed  to  get  anywhere near the bar.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $25.



Wednesday, January 23



The Von Bondies

Punchy garage rock.



Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington Ave.), 212-777-6800; 7, $17.50.



Tracy Bonham

You can always re-discover your inner singer-songwriter.



Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 10, $8.



Victor Prieto Trio

Revolutionizing the jazz accordion, one fan at a time



Smalls, 183 W. 10th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-252-5091; 9:30 & 11, $20.

Wednesday, January 9



Balthrop, Alabama, Lauren Smith, Scary Mansion

Indie rock’s biggest little city.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $6.

 

Thursday, January 10



Vision Collaboration Festival feat. William Parker, Roy Campbell & Charles Gayle

Forward-thinking jazz by luminaries of the genre. Can you ask for anything more?



Through Jan. 12. Symphony Space 2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), 212-864-5400, www.visionfestival.org; 7:30, $20/$25 (each day).



Jeans Team, No Practice

German techno? That’ll be the day.



Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 9, tba.



The Rotary Club, Steve Shiffman & The Land of No, Amber Papini and Hospitality

Not quite as cool as all of those free mason secret shows, but it’ll have to do.



Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (at Richardson St.), B’klyn, 718-302-3770; 9, free.

 

1900s, Stevie Jackson (Belle and Sebastian), Laura Gibson

Like the 1990s, only with more monocles.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $12.



Miya Masaoka & Alex Waterman

Debuting her new composition, “For Birds, Planes and Cello” in an art gallery!



White Box, 525 W. 26th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-714-2347; 7, free.



Gregg August Sextet

The local bassist showcases his new CD, One Peace



Jazz Gallery, 290 Hudson St. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-242-1063; 9 & 10:30, $12.



Jentsch Group Quartet

Performing a new arrangement for the Brooklyn Suite right in the neighborhood



Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



Friday, January 11



Soiled Matress & the Springs, Witch Hat, The Vincent Black Shadow

Hardcore New York jazz or ad from the Craigslist Free section? The line between the two isn’t as well-defined as it used to be.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $6.



Heavy Trash (Jon Spencer, Matt Verta-Ray)

The rockabilly explosion



Glasslands, 289 Kent Ave. (at S. 2nd St.), B’klyn, 718-599-1450; 9, tba.



The Hungry March Band, The Shondes, My Teenage Stride, Royal Pink

For godssake, give these guys a little bit of cashflow.



Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7, $8.



Richard Buckner, Stevie Jackson (Belle and Sebastian), Shelley Green, The 1900s

Born in California, lives in Brooklyn. How’s that for alt-country?



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $12/$14.



Nikolaj Hess Quartet

After winning many prizes in Europe, this Scandinavian pianist joined the New York jazz scene. Check him out tonight.



Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9 & 10:30, $10.



Cheb I Sabbah, Salar Nader, Bassam Saba, Riffat Sultana, Hassan Hakmoun

North African electronic music summit.



Sullivan Hall, 214 Sullivan St. (at Bleecker St.); 212-634-0427; 8:30, $25.





Saturday, January 12



Wu Tang Clan

Post-Dirty Bastard.



Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-307-7171; 7:30, $50.



Mirah, Holcombe Waller

Songs about bugs.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $15.



Laura Cantrell, Stevie Jackson, Marshall Crenshaw, Oakley Hall, Nicole Atkins, Lenny Kaye, Jason Isbell, Jesse Harri, Chocolatet Genius Inc

How did no one think to cover Dylan before? Each perform their interpretation of a song from the 1966 Royal Albert Hall concert.



World Financial Center, 200 Liberty St. (betw. West Side H’way & South End Ave.), 212-417-7000; 8, free.



Regina Carter Sextet

Everybody loves a nice jazz fiddle!



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30.



Hot 8 Brass Band

If you can’t go to Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras comes to you



Sullivan Hall, 214 Sullivan St. (at Bleecker St.); 212-634-0427; 8, $20.



Sunday, January 13



Franz Nicolay

The guy who rides to Hold Steady gigs on a unicycle.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 7, $8/ $10.



Amy Cervini Group

Showing that jazz can be stretched into any style



Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, $10.



Kenny Werner Quintet

The piano titan returns to town. His group features Randy Brecker (trumpet) and David Sanchez (saxophone)… quite a treat for a Sunday night.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $25.



Monday, January 14



The Mars Volta

Away from the drive-in.



Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th and 12th Aves.), 212–260–4700; 8, $35/$40.



Maria Schneider Orchestra

Cramming an entire orchestra at this venue is not an easy task, but the bandleader seems comfortable enough to do it every time she comes to town.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30.



Tuesday, January 15



Kimya Dawson

She’s a peach. A moldy, moldy peach.



Sound Fix, 110 Bedford Ave. (at N. 11th St.), B’klyn, 718-388-8090; 8, free.



Mccoy Tyner Trio

The veteran pianist celebrates Quartet playing with a trio



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $40.





Wednesday, January 16



Dick Valentine, Laura Marling

Electric one.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9, $8.



Charnett Moffett Trio

This young cat can really slap that bass



Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30&10:30, $25.

Thursday, January 3



Gregg August Sextet

Two saxophones and plenty of magic.



Smalls, 183 W. 10th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-252-5091; 9:30 & 11, $20.



Friday, January 4



Bear Hands, J.A.C.K., Bottle Up & Go, She Keeps Bees

Anyone else ever imagine what would happen if all of th bear-themed bands fought all of the wolf-themed bands? Just me? Huh.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $7.



Xiu Xiu (Jamie Stewart solo), Transformation Surprise, Disaster

Maybe not as depressing as the movie of the same name, but Jamie Stewart is bent on giving it a run for its money.



Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 129 Russell St. (betw. Nassau & Driggs Aves.), B’klyn, 718-389-0854; 8, $8



Team Robespierre, Zegota, The Golden Error, Vacation, Colin (of USAISAMONSTER)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get anymore spastic.   



Silent Barn, 915 Wyckoff Ave. (at Hancock St.), Qns/B’klyn, no phone; 8, $TBA.



Bridges and Powerlines, Great Lakes, Rachel Lipson

Likeable power-pop? I’ve been called worse.   



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $7.



Aloke, Modrocket, Fiasco

Steve Albini won’t record just anyone. Okay, maybe he will, but still…   



The Tank, 279 Church St. (betw. Franklin & White Sts.), 212-563-6269; 9:30, $8.



Man in Gray, The XYZ Affair, Pale Nimbus, General Miggs

That Brooklyn sure must be a noisy place.   



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10/$12.



People Don’t Dance No More w/ Metro Area & Tim Sweeney

Dance your ass off to celebrate the first anniversary of the dance party.



Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 10pm-4am, $7/$10.



Adam Birnbaum Quartet

Featuring the talents of one of the most sought-after saxophonists, Joel Frahm.



Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 12:45am, $10.



Elin

The charming chanteuse sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, which came handy when she spent a month in Rio.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30am, $8.



Saturday, January 5



Care Bears On Fire, The Mighty Handful

The 1,000 yard Care Bear stare.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 2pm, $5.



These United States, Wye Oak

If you don’t go see These United States, the terrorists have already won.



Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $7.



Juiceboxxx

Straight outta Milwaukee.



Silent Barn, 915 Wyckoff Ave. (at Hancock St.), Qns/B’klyn, no phone; 8, $TBA.



Sightings, Blues Control

How many bands are hardcore enough to convince Andrew W.K. to produce their record?   



Club Midway, 25 Avenue B (betw. 2nd & 3rd Sts.), 212-253-2595; 8, $10



The Black Tie Party, The Dead Betties, Fur Cups for Teeth, Winning Looks, Fake Hooker

Well-dressed chaos.   



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $6



Benny Golson Quintet

The legendary saxophonist continues to shine 50 years on…



Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 33 W. 60th St. (at B’way), 5th Fl., 212-258-9595; 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30, $30-$35.



Jim Campilongo Electric Trio

A rare non-acoustic performance at the Park Slope music haunt



Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 8, $10.



Sunday, January 6



Dead Leaf Echo, Lucid Spruce, Virgo Loves Cancer, Airthieves

I hear they’re holding auditions for a drummer, before the show. Good way to get a free spot on the list.   



Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 6, $8.



Sofia Koutsovitis

Bridging the gap between contemporary jazz and Latin music.

Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30pm & 2:30, $24.50.



Monday, January 7



Paul Carlon’s Grupo Los Santos



Cuban-Brazilian NYC jazz mix that could only happen here.

Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $15.



Tuesday, January 8



MV & EE, The Golden Road, Thurston Moore, Tall Firs, Religious Knives

Those crazy kids and their lunar ragas.



Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $12/$15.



Marvel Allen Trio & Omar Edwards

Jazz-fusion/funk meets tap dancing



The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St.(betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & midnight, no cover.



Wednesday, January 9



Balthrop, Alabama, Lauren Smith, Scary Mansion

City or band? Honestly, it’s getting harder to tell, these days.   



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $6.



Correatown

The L.A.-based singer-songwriter releases her debut EP, Echoes—not a cover of the Pink Floyd tune.



Banjo Jim’s, 700 E. 9th St. (at Avenue C); 212-777-0869; 7, $TBA.

Thursday, December 27


Golem, Toubab Krewe

Klezmer-core.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15/$18.




Chuck Mangione

Still enjoying his 1997 comeback.

Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $40.




QB3

Playing a new live real-time score to Blade Runner—and you thought those Replicants were enough trouble.

Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



Chick Corea Elektric Band

The jazz-fusion great returns…

Blue Note (bar only), 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.



Friday, December 28


New York Dolls

Still standing. Sort of.

The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, $43.50.




Trio Da Paz

The expat Brazilian jazz trio continue Jobim’s work.

Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.




Bob Kaiser

The former MTA-bus driver enjoys his retirement by playing with the boys…sweet.

Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (betw. Fillmore & W. Buchanan Sts.), Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, free.



Saturday, December 29


Patti Smith & Her Band, Alejandro Escovedo

The CBGBs part moved down the street.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $40.




The Forms, Graham Smith

Steve Albini likes them, so you should too.

Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, $10.




R* Time

Trombonist Reut Regev leads the band with her eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and funk.

Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 9 & 10:30, $8.



Rob Curto’s Forro For All

Once considered incredibly corny, the genre has somehow become hip.

Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.



Sunday, December 30


Talib Kweli

BK’s best indie MC with cross-over appeal? Come decide for youself.

Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $40.



Noche Flamenca

Soledad Barrio and her crew return showcasing the best of Andalusia. Catch them today; the tickets jump to a hefty $ 85 on New Year’s Eve.

Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-967-7555; 1:30, 7 & 9:30, $35.



Monday, December 31


Les Savy Fav

Hiatuses are for losers.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 2am, $30.




The Fleshtones, The Black Hollies

You can’t stop the super rock.

Magnetic Field, 97 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-834-0069; 9, $20.




The Dresden Dolls, Luminescent Orchestrii, Meow Meow

Cabaret-coore.

Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 8:30, $35




Earl Greyhound, The Big Sleep, The London Souls, Larune

Haven’t had a haircut since the ’70s.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 11, $25




Gogol Bordello

Madonna’s No. 1 Lower East Side gypsy-punk band.

Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 9, $45




Dirty Projectors, Cex, Ecstatic Sunshine, Foreign Islands, WZT Hearts, Senryu, Care Bears On Fire, Poingly

A glad fact that they’re playing the last day of the year.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; $30 $35, 7.




Slick Rick, Kudu, Moby, Frankie Bones, Holy Ghost, Jacques Renault, The Bangers, Eamon Harkin

Wait, a NYE party with a DJ set by Moby AND a performance by hip hop legend Slick Rick?

Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 8, $20.




Les Paul

If you can think of a better way to spend the last day of 2007, let me know. And you can still catch the mess in Times Square after the show.

Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 7:30 & 10:30, $99-149.




Chicha Libre

Ring in 2008 with some Peruvian psychedelics…and drink some Chicha as well (ask the bartender, I have no idea what that is).

Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.



Tuesday, January 1


Delfeayo Marsalis

Paying tribute to the legendary Elvin Jones, who played with him on his latest disc.

Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $25.




Wednesday, January 2


Hype of the States, Proud Simon, Afternoon

Brooklyn-based hype? I’ll believe it when I see it.

Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 718-384 7112; 7, $8




Patience Higgins

The Harlem tenor saxophone legend leads the band with his upbeat, swinging style.

The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & 12, free.

Thursday, December 20



Public Enemy

After some shows at the Fillmore, here’s a chance to catch the boys in the cross-hairs at a smaller venue.



Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7, $17.



An Albatross, Parts and Labor, Stay High

Lightning-shitting noise rock.



Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, free.



Jesse Malin

Merry fucking Christmas.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $12/$15.



The Sounds

Managed to make Blender’s Hottest Women of Rock list, alongside Courtney Love, without any of the belligerent drug addict antics. But no worries—she’s got a lot of time for catching up.



Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $20.



Crescent Boogaloo

Legendary New Orleans musicians come together for their take on Holiday music. The lineup includes saxophonist Donald Harrison & organ virtuoso Dr. Lonnie Smith



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.



Lord Finesse, Greg Nice, DJ Premier

A night of classic hip-hop just in time for the holidays



S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 7, $22/$25.



Friday, December 21



Las Rubias Del Norte

Psychedelic rancheras, Brooklyn style.



Barbès, 376 9th St. (at 6th Ave.), B’klyn, 718-965-9177; 10, $10.



Bootyjuice

Please don’t ask what they’re smoking with their coffee.



Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.

 

Apes & Androids

The real nightmare before Christmas.



Europa, 104 Meserole Ave. (at Manhattan Ave.), B’klyn, 718-383-5723; 8, $10.



The Lemonheads, Racoon, The New Rivals

Come play “who’s the bassist?”



Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 7, $25.



O’Death, Salt & Samovar, Hoots and Hellmouth, The Goddamn Rattlesnake

Goth-country from upstate New York. Where else? Holding down the stage tomorrow night too (with different openers).



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10/$12.



Awesome Color, Tall Firs, Paul Duncan

The last band on the planet to use the word “awesome” unironically. Bless their hearts.



Union Pool, 484 Union Ave. (at Meeker), B’klyn, 718-609-0484; 8, $7.

 

Saturday, December 22



Whitney Marchelle Quartet

She just came back from Dubai, where she schooled locals on Uptown R&B.



The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & 12, $10.



Karlus Trapp

Funky bass as an escape to your relatives taking control of your living room couch



Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (betw. Fillmore & W. Buchanan Sts.), Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, free.



Sunday, December 23



The Slackers, Steadfast United

Couple of local punkish ska bands give you a Caribbean-influenced refuge from the cold and competitive holiday shopping season.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $13/$15.



Chapter Two Gospel Singers

Praise the Lord and have a bloody Mary while you’re at it.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30, $24.50.



INTERZONA, Goodswan, Alec Kopyt

Couple of Russian electro-rockers and folksy reggae from Amsterdam.



Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 7, $16.



Natti Vogel, Noah Harris

Indie rock-jazz fusion virtuoso and Wisconsin-bred pianist and songstress.



Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.



Madi Diaz

Bostonian singer-songwriter and aspiring rock star.



Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 8, free.



Monday, December  24



Jack Jeffers & The New York Classics

Swinging on Christmas Eve



The Uptown Lounge at Minton’s, 208 W. 118th St. (betw. St. Nicholas & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-8346; 9, 10 & midnight, free.



Tuesday, December 25



Chris Botti

In one of the few jazz clubs open tonight (believe it, we canvassed them all), the trumpeter continues to showcase music from his Italian-flavored disc.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $60.



Wednesday, December 26



Night World of Fusion: Eden Mi Qedem, Atlas Soul, members of Zikrayat

A Middle Eastern, African and Mediterranean mash-up.



Knitting Factory (Tap Bar), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $15.



Black and White Children, Kelli Ruddick

Video-accompanied indie rockers and experimental guitar soloist, preceded by a quiz game!



Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. (at Richardson St.), B’klyn, 718-302-3770; 7:30, free.



JC Hopkins Biggish Band

Post-Christmas hangover swing



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30, $30.

Wednesday, December 12



Hall and Oates

It was either a tour as a band or the premier of Oatesapalooza 2008.



Beacon Theater, 2124 B’way (at W. 74th St.), 212-496-7070; 8, $40.



Electric Six

Touring off of I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me From Being The Master, the feel-good record of the year.



Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, free.



Cake, Brazilian Girls, King City, Oakley Hall, Agent Ribbons

Guess they survived after all. They’ll all be playing again Thursday night too.



Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th and 12th Aves.), 212–260–4700; 6:30, $37.50/$43.



Thursday, December 13



White Rabbits, The Harlem Shakes, The Subjects

Perpetually late for important dates.



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $13/$15.



We Are Wolves, Foreign Islands, Digital Leather

More indie rock from Montreal’s wolf district.



Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6:30, $8/$10.



GZA

Pro Tools is the new Liquid Swords. Another GZA show Friday night too.



Knitting Factory (Main Space), 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 11, $17/$22.



Daniel Kelly Quartet

Applying the principles of Dadaist art into jazz and electronic music…Yep, it’s as outlandish as it sounds.



Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.



Margot & the Nuclear So & So’s, Le Loup, The King Left, Bridges & Powerlines Tennenbaum-obsessed

indie pop.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $12.



Friday, December 14



Aimee Mann

Everybody’s favorite singer-songrwriter-turned-movie-nihilist.



Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-307-7171; 6:30, $36.



Karsh Kale

He played with Anoushka Shankar and Sting; now he does his own multicultural thing with his band



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 11:30, $20.



Ian Hunter and The Rant Band

The artist formerly known as Mott.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $25.



Saturday, December 15



TK Webb and The Visions, Orphan, Melanie Moser

Blues from the Brooklyn delta.



Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $6.



Chris Botti

One of the few musicians to get a two-week residence in a jazz club. Hey, a lot of people want to hear him blow that horn…by the way, most shows are sold out by now.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $60.



Ray Rivera

The jazz veteran has played with everyone under the sun and the moon too. His voice is almost gone, but he still has the chops to keep it going



Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St. (betw. Fillmore & W. Buchanan Sts.), Staten Island; 718-720-2583; 11, free.



Yeasayer, Team Robespierre, High Places, Chairlift

Buzz band? Clap your hands, say Yeasayer.



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $10/$12.



Sunday, December 16



Shunzo Ohno Group

Oh, no—the Japanese jazz invasion takes hold.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30pm, $24.50.



Dillinger Escape Plan, A Life Once Lost, Genghis Tron, Architect, Shat

Mathcore? I stopped taking classes after algebra.



Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-777-6800; 6:30, $16.



The Icarus Line

Being a dick is OK if it’s ironic, right?



The Annex, 152 Orchard St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-673-3410; 10, $12.



Monday, December 17



Nilson Matta’s Brazilian Voyage Trio & Ze Luis Quartet with Toninho Horta

Just because everyone’s talking about the polar ice caps, it doesn’t mean the Amazon rainforest is forgotten…this CD release party brings the focus back to that.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $20.



Mr. Scruff, Franciois L.

Manchester’s best (and scruffiest) hip-hop-funk DJ opens for Cielo’s resident house spinster.



Cielo, 18 Little West 12th St. (betw. 9th Ave. & Washington St.), 212-645-5700; 9:30, $6/$12.



Tuesday, December 18



We Are Scientists, Upright Citizens Brigade Theater

At long last, the improvisational comedy science jam.



The Canal Room, 285 W. B’way (at Canal St.), 212-941-8100; 8, $25.



Trio Taq

One day at Berklee College, a Polish pianist jammed with a Canadian bassist and an Israeli drummer. After a few drinks, they said, “Let’s form a band.” The rest is history.



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $15.



Northern State, Celebration

Pen-hoarding white girl hip-hop. Benefits 826NYC.org as part of the Onion Holiday Rampage,



Crash Mansion, 199 Bowery (at Spring St.), 212-983-0740; 7, $15.



Action Action, Liam & Me, The High Court, Kiss Kiss

RE: Action.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 7:30, $10.



Wednesday, December 19



Public Enemy

Bum rush the show—in an orderly fashion, naturally.



The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 7, $33.



Hans Blix

No, no that Blix. But his legacy is preserved.



Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.

Wednesday, December 5




Matisyahu

Yahweh Rastafaria.



Roseland Ballroom, 239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-777-6800; 6:45, $32.




Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Kristeen Young, The Gang

Political indie-rock, hold the animal products.



Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $20.




Thursday, December 6




El-P, Flying Lotus, Home Video

Underground hip-hop virtuoso treats hometown fans to a free show.



Studio B, 259 Banker St. (betw. Calyer St. & Meserole Ave.), B’klyn, 718-389-1880; 9, free.




Loser’s Lounge

The setlist might include “The Lovely Linda,” but something tells me they are not playing “Heather.”



Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $25.



Moby (DJ Set), Princess Superstar (DJ Set)

Play the ones from the car commercials!



Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (at 9th Ave.), 212-242-4300; 11:30, $5.




Friday, December 7




Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo

Performing a piece specially composed for this showcase plus works by various Argentinean composers.



Americas Society, 680 Park Ave. (at 68th St.), 212-277-8359; 7, free (registration required).




Shades of Jazz

Generations collide as veteran saxophonist Joe Lovano meets with young drummer Cindy Blackman.



Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.




Elvis Perkins in Dearland, Bon Iver

Who knew there were so many Elvises running around?



Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $15.50.




Rriiccee (w/Vincent Gallo)

Wweeiirrdd.



The Green Room, 45 Bleecker St. (betw. Mulberry & Mott), no phone; 9, $26/$31.




Saturday, December 8




The Fiery Furnaces, MGMT

Simbling rivalry rock.



Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $16/$18.




Unwed Sailor, This Will Destroy You, Caspian

Rock, without all of those pesky words.



Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.




Dave Douglas Quintet

Douglas has been considered one of the great young talents on the trumpet—and Wynton Marsalis acknowledges that.



Village Vanguard, 178 7th Ave. S. (at Perry), 212 255-4037; 9,11 & 12:30; $20.




Liberation Prophecy

Blending Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Norah Jones and Jack Kerouac into one package…say what?



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (betw. MacDougal & 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30, $8.




Redd Kross

Had to change the spelling of their name, just in case anyone confused the pop-pop band with the international health organization.



Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $15.




Sunday, December 9




Yo La Tengo

Post-Shabbat indie rockage.



Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $30.




Jay Leonhart & Wycliffe Gordon

Hangover-soothing trombone & bass.



Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (betw. MacDougal & 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 12:30 & 2:30pm, $24.50 (includes brunch).




M’lumbo

The nine-piece ensemble mixes psychedelics, jazz and electronic music. Tonight they release their new DVD. Guests include Jane Ira Bloom and Vanessa Bley.



S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 9, $22.



Danbert Nobacon (ex-Chumbawamba), Franz Nicolay (of The Hold Steady), Erik Petersen

He got knocked down, but—well, you know…



Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.




Monday, December 10




Jack Jeffers & The New York Classics

Upbeat jazz from a 16-piece band to scare away those Monday blues



Minton’s Playhouse, 208 W. 118th St. (at 7th Ave.), 212-864-8346; 9, free (2 drink minimum).




Tuesday, December 11




Hall and Oates

Whoa, oh, here they come.



Beacon Theater, 2124 Broadway (at W. 74th St.), 212-496-7070; 8, $40.




David Sanchez Group

Afro-Cuban-inspired Latin jazz with a New York twist.



Jazz Standard, 116 E. 27th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-576-2232; 7:30 & 9:30; $25.




Wednesday, December 12




Electric Six, Earl Greyhound

Playing songs from the upcoming concept record, “Dance Party Sex Fire.”



Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, free.



Cake, Brazilian Girls, King City, Oakley Hall, Agent Ribbons

Still going the distance.



Terminal 5, 610 W. 56th St. (betw. 11th and 12th Aves.), 212–260–4700; 6:30, $37.50/$43.




Madame Sham-Pain

Local singer Louisa Bradshaw’s alter-ego takes over on this show that includes pseudo-psychoanalysis in addition to music directed by pianist Gregory Nissen.



Don’t Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 9, free.




Ed Palermi Big Band

Taking on the challenge of playing Frank Zappa in a traditional jazz format. God help him.



Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 Broadway (at 51st St.), 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $25.




Goapelle, Matthew Santos

Santos’ claim to fame is to have been included on Lupe Fiasco’s “Superstar.” Tonight he shows what else he can do as an R&B singer.



SOBs, 204 Varick St. (at Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 9, $22.