Aural Pleasures

Q: What's better than a night in Seattle, having some drinks, and listening to some live music?
A: A night in Seattle, having some drinks, and listening to live music that doesn't blow ass.

Tuesday 15th

>>> The French Kicks at Neumo's. What's post post-rock? Pop, it turns out! However, few bands have been hated on more for missing their scene's success then these scenesters.
8pm, $12

Wednesday 16th

>>> Seattle Secret Music Showcase #4: Jim Page, Erin Corday, and Kings of Mongrel Folk localize the music for Sightline benefit at the Triple Door. Dress is "Green casual": slip on your Birkenstocks and a "Save the Beers" t-shirt.
7:30pm; $20. All ages.

>>> Jason Webley at The Paradox. This cult fave busker/performance artist is releasing the CD How Big Is Tacoma.
8pm, $8

Friday 18th

>>> A Silver Mt. Zion at Neumo's. Side project of Godspeed You! Black Emperor in their first American tour. Unlike Godspeed, this orchestra features vocals. With big-voiced Carla Bozulich (former lead singer of Geraldine Fibbers) opening.
8pm; $12. All ages in the balcony.

>>> Bloodhag at The Funhouse. The home team of science fiction lit metal is opening for someone else's CD release party.
9:30pm, $6

Saturday 19th

>>> Harvey Danger at Redhook Brewery. This is a festival-type thing that also has Slender Means and IQU AND The Ruby Doe.
3-9pm, $10 advance/$13 at the gate

>>> Ani Difranco at Marymoor Park. The price may be on the high end, but this gal puts on a hell of a show.
7pm; $35-45. All ages.

>>> Kinski at Neumo's. No idea why these guys are still opening after their last album kicked so much ass.
9pm, $10 advance

Sunday 20th

>>> Hardison at the Mars Bar. Presenting a southern-fried indie sound.
9pm; $6.

Monday 21st

>>> Wolf Parade at the Showbox. Sure, they're friends with Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, but they earned that 9.2 on Pitchfork all by themselves. Frog Eyes opens.
8pm; $15 advance/$18 at the door. All ages.

Tuesday 22nd

>>> Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven at The Crocodile. Take the Skinheads Bowling and find your inner Eurotrash Girl.
7pm doors; $23.