The concert lineup is starting to pick up again, so here’s a quick roundup of some noteworthy shows:
Jan. 14: Dan Deacon, Modified Arts.
Jan. 18: Ryan Adams, Rialto Theatre (Tucson).
Jan. 22: Rogue Wave, Rhythm Room.
Jan. 24: Yeasayer with MGMT, Rhythm Room.
Jan. 31: The Blakes, Modified Arts.
Feb. 1: Mr. Lif with the Perceptionists, The Brickhouse.
Feb. 12: Editors, Marquee Theatre.
Feb. 13: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Marquee Theatre.
March 2: Blitzen Trapper with the Shaky Hands, Modified Arts.
March 11: Beach House and Papercuts, Modified Arts.
March 17: Nada Surf, Clubhouse Music Venue.
March 17: Born Ruffians with Cadence Weapon, Rhythm Room.
March 28: The Black Keys, Marquee Theatre (with Jay Reatard?).
March 29: Tokyo Police Club, Clubhouse Music Venue.
April 8: Xiu Xiu, Rhythm Room.
April 20: Tech N9ne and E-40 (!), Marquee Theatre.
WTF. Two great shows on March 17.
And it’s looking all but official: I’m organizing a show for March 8 with Source Victoria and Birdmonster at Angelo’s. If you’re in Phoenix, come on out.
Yeah some good shows coming up. Also Liars and No Age at the Clubhouse on February 20. And I was looking forward to Nada Surf on March 17, but now that I know Cadence Weapon is gonna be with Born Ruffians on that same night, I’ll be there.