By Samir Mathur
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Wednesday - February 23
The Get Up Kids / Miniature Tigers at the Social
The Get Up Kids were considered an emo band before emo became a dirty word. They were one of the most popular and influential rock bands of the late 90s/early aughts, and then they disbanded. But now they're back! Their fifth album 'There Are Rules' came out last month and looks like it was fairly well received. Expect big chords and even bigger choruses. Impressive Brooklyn-based indie-poppers Miniature Tigers will be opening up both shows.
Ty Segall / Quintron & Miss Pussycat at Backbooth
For the last few years, Ty Segall has been a garage-rock machine. He's put out four albums under his own name, while also playing in at least four other bands. Signed to Goner Records, his live shows, like his albums, are high-energy rock and roll with no fat at all. In and out in thirty minutes, and you're left wondering what just hit you. I don't know a whole lot about Quintron & Miss Pussycat, but they are also on Goner, and their live show looks like it'll be more flamboyant and puppet-oriented.
Thursday - February 24
The Get Up Kids / Miniature Tigers at the Social
Pretty much the same as last night. But this time you have to miss 'Community' to be here.
Friday - February 25
Crooked Fingers at Will's Pub
Ooh, I really like Eric Bachmann's band Crooked Fingers. He has a great raspy voice and writes sad songs with rich, gorgeous arrangements. His song 'New Drink for the Old Drunk' is one of my all-time favourites. I once saw the band absolutely kill it, at a tiny venue in Atlanta, so I'm excited to see them on Friday at an even smaller venue. This one will be fun.
Sunday - February 27
Marnie Stern at Backbooth
Marnie Stern rocks. Seriously. Watch this clip if you don't believe me. See? But what's important is: she isn't just an insanely talented and intricate guitarist, but she can actually write kick-ass songs based upon that skill. Just watching someone shred would get boring after about eighty seconds, but she's got the tunes to support it. Last year's self-titled album continued her hot streak of writing frenetic, emotionally complex songs that also show-off technical skills. And with an equally talented band backing her up, Marnie Stern is on fire.
Contributing writer
Staff page | Twitter | Tumblr
Wednesday - February 23
The Get Up Kids / Miniature Tigers at the Social
The Get Up Kids were considered an emo band before emo became a dirty word. They were one of the most popular and influential rock bands of the late 90s/early aughts, and then they disbanded. But now they're back! Their fifth album 'There Are Rules' came out last month and looks like it was fairly well received. Expect big chords and even bigger choruses. Impressive Brooklyn-based indie-poppers Miniature Tigers will be opening up both shows.
Ty Segall / Quintron & Miss Pussycat at Backbooth
For the last few years, Ty Segall has been a garage-rock machine. He's put out four albums under his own name, while also playing in at least four other bands. Signed to Goner Records, his live shows, like his albums, are high-energy rock and roll with no fat at all. In and out in thirty minutes, and you're left wondering what just hit you. I don't know a whole lot about Quintron & Miss Pussycat, but they are also on Goner, and their live show looks like it'll be more flamboyant and puppet-oriented.
Thursday - February 24
The Get Up Kids / Miniature Tigers at the Social
Pretty much the same as last night. But this time you have to miss 'Community' to be here.
Friday - February 25
Crooked Fingers at Will's Pub
Ooh, I really like Eric Bachmann's band Crooked Fingers. He has a great raspy voice and writes sad songs with rich, gorgeous arrangements. His song 'New Drink for the Old Drunk' is one of my all-time favourites. I once saw the band absolutely kill it, at a tiny venue in Atlanta, so I'm excited to see them on Friday at an even smaller venue. This one will be fun.
Sunday - February 27
Marnie Stern at Backbooth
Marnie Stern rocks. Seriously. Watch this clip if you don't believe me. See? But what's important is: she isn't just an insanely talented and intricate guitarist, but she can actually write kick-ass songs based upon that skill. Just watching someone shred would get boring after about eighty seconds, but she's got the tunes to support it. Last year's self-titled album continued her hot streak of writing frenetic, emotionally complex songs that also show-off technical skills. And with an equally talented band backing her up, Marnie Stern is on fire.