Aural Pleasures (1/9 - 1/15)

Tuesday, January 9

>>> Fred Gianelli at Baltic Room. Fred Gianelli has worked under a number of pseudonyms over the years, first as part of Psychic TV, then later as Acid Didj, Giannelli, Deneuve, Mazdaratti, and most famously as The Kooky Scientist. He's weathered a few trends in the world of techno, gathering a reputation as a gearhead and quality producer. Will he feature a stripped down setup this time around, or will he have 18 pieces of gear to work with? Only one way to find out.
*Sample set: Set from Movement Festival 2006 as Kooky Scientist
10pm doors; $7 ($5 with cab receipt or if sopping wet - inclement weather discount). 21+.

Wednesday, January 10

>>> A night of Velvet Underground covers at The Crocodile. With members from Shake Some Action, Ragazza, Pleasurecraft, Blue Light Curtain, Maldives, Rosyvelt, Ghost Stories, Argo, C'est La Mort, Monostereo, and more.
9pm doors; $7. 21+.

>>> The Senate Arcade, X-Ray Press, and Phobophobe at the High Dive. These three local bands are well worth braving bad weather and Fremont.
9pm; $5.

Thursday, January 11

>>> A Northwest Tribute to Ray Charles at the Triple Door. No, Jamie Foxx will not be in attendance.
7:30pm; $20adv/$25dos.

Friday, January 12

>>> The Purrs at The High Dive. With The Sun The Sea (featuring Peter Holdstrom, the lead guitarist for The Dandy Warhols).
*Purrs mp3 samples available on their site.
9:30pm; $7.

>>> Bach's Brandenburg Concerti at Benaroya Hall. With Jaime Laredo conducting, and on violin. Two from Vivaldi, too. "You got Bach in my Vivaldi!" Hilarious.
*mp3: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
8pm ; tickets $15-$64. Concert repeats Saturday at 8pm.

Saturday, January 13

>>> Lawnchair Generals at Neumo's. It's been ages since Seattlest has seen The Lawnchair Generals DJ. They've always had our respect because of their ability to both accept and transcend the West Coast house sound, playing and producing records that appeal to masses the world over. Considering they aren't entirely Seattle-based anymore, this is hardly Just Another House Night, and you'd do well to see two of Seattle's house ambassadors at work.
*Sample set: Live on Mix Up Radio Australia, November 2006
Doors 10pm.; $10. 21+

>>> Seattle Opera presents Mozart's masterpiece, Don Giovanni, at McCaw Hall. The original-and-still-champion womanizer meets his downfall when he invites the statue of his lady-love's father to dinner.
7:30pm; $51-$120. (Another $7 buys a ticket to an informative pre-performance lecture beginning at 6pm.)

>>> Augustana and Vega4 at the Showbox. If you like VH1, Snow Patrol, or the soundtrack from Grey's Anatomy, then this show is for you.
*YouTube: Vega4 - Life is Beautiful
8pm doors; $15adv/$17dos. All ages.

Sunday, January 14

>>> Barrington Levy at Neumo's. Barrington Levy is a legend. If you don't follow the reggae/dancehall scene, the name might not mean much, but he's been performing since the seventies, and is considered one of the fathers of dancehall. Whether you're a long-time fan or this is your indoctrination to the world of Levy, there will be thirty years of experience on display, so expect to see a master at work.
9pm doors; $20 adv. 21+

Monday, January 15

>>> Conrad Ford at Tractor Tavern. Local indie folk man with a smooth swagger in his voice. With Amateur Radio Operator and Kelli Hanson.
*Sample tracks on MySpace.
9pm; $6.

Image snagged from some weird German site.