Aural Pleasures (1/3 - 1/8)

Wednesday, January 3

>>> The Intelligence at Chop Suey. We're still waiting for a new album from these local guys - hopefully one that's more Google-able than their 2005 Icky Baby. This show also includes Partman Parthorse and our personal faves the Pleasureboaters.
8pm; $6. 21+

Thursday, January 4

>>> Kled at the High Dive. Tonight's lineup boasts some of our favorite band names in town, including A Gun that Shoots Knives and We Wrote the Book on Connectors.
9pm; $5.

Friday, January 5

>>> Head Like a Kite at Chop Suey. Indie/electronica/fantastica.
*sample tracks on MySpace.
9pm; $6. 21+.

>>> The Ruby Doe at the Crocodile. This post-punk/rock trio is always solid. Full-throttle audio assault like whoa.
*sample tracks on their website.
9pm doors; $6.

Saturday, January 6

>>> Memphis Radio Kings, Young Sportsmen and Red Jacket Mine at The Crocodile. Every damn time we see Young Sportsmen live, they kick our ass with their amazing on-stage energy.
*mp3s for Young Sportsmen on their website.
9pm; $7.

>>> James Mercer (of The Shins) at Neumo's. A benefit for muscular dystrophy. With Eric Bachmann and Joel RL Phelps.
*YouTube: New Slang
8pm; $25. 21+.

>>> Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall. Mark Kosower's cello playing is the highlight of this program that also includes Dvorak's Serenade for Strings and Barber's Cello Concerto. We've got shivers already.
*mp3: Enigma Variations
8pm; tickets $15-$89.

Monday, January 8

>>> My Morning Jacket at The Moore. Like the Flaming Lips with less bunnies and blood.
*sample tracks on MySpace.
8pm; $25.

Thanks to Tixgirl for The Shins photo.