Aural Pleasures (9/12 - 9/18)
A little something for everyone. Consider next Monday's show the icing on the delicious music-y cake.
Tuesday 12th
>>> Sarathan Records Showcase w/The Purrs, Two Loons for Tea, Christopher Blue, Shane Bartell at Neumo's. Local label Sarathan Records is going to show off some of the bands on their roster. They've got great t-shirt designs, so the merch is top-notch.
8pm; $5. 21+
>>> Jeff Lang at Tractor Tavern. A blues guitar master from Australia.
8 pm; $8
>>> Cold War Kids and Dr. Dog at the Croc. Come for the soulful rock of Cali's Cold War Kids, stay for the heavy Beatles influence of Philly's Dr. Dog.
8pm doors; $10 advance/$12 day of show
Thursday 14th
>>> Favourite Sons at Chop Suey. Recently signed to VICE Records, this is the band's first trip to the West Coast. Give em a listen. If you like, you go. It's science.
9pm doors; $8adv
>>> Decibel Festival at Various Capitol Hill Venues. This music festival, now in its third edition, is helping to solidify Seattle's position on the electronic music map. Whether you're a novice or a regular club-goer, Decibel is where you should be this weekend. (Sept. 14th - 18th)
Check Website for times, prices, and age limitations (most events 21+).
>>> Kelly Joe Phelps at Tractor Tavern. A very pretty man singing very sensitive singer/songwriterly songs.
8pm; $20 adv, $23 dos
Friday 15th
>>> Ratatat at El Corazon. Just a couple guys, a guitar, some synth and keyboards, drums, and a shit-ton of samples.
7:30pm; $12. All ages
>>> The Meat Purveyors at Tractor Tavern. The Tractor's website describes them as "bigmouth smartass drunks from Austin," which pretty much covers it. This'll be their last show in Seattle EVER!
9pm; $13
>>> Mission of Burma at the Croc. The post-punk pioneers are back in full effect.
9pm doors; $15
Saturday 16th
>>> Jeremy Ellis and 1Luv at The Baltic Room. Sure, this is part of the Decibel Festival, but we're calling this one out anyway. If you liked Jamie Lidell's performance (and we know you do), you will definitely not want to miss this.
9pm; $10 advance. 21+
Sunday 17th
>>> EERIE at the Mars Bar. In the second installment of this monthly showcase, catch Adam Gnade, Angelo Spencer, Branta, and the Pagan States. Come on, what else are you doing on a Sunday night?
8pm; $5. 21+
Monday 18th
>>> Suicide Girls Tour (NSFW!!!) at Neumo's. BOOBIES!!!!!
8pm doors; $13 advance. 21+
