Wednesday, March 15
DILATED PEOPLES
Underground hip-hop vets bring their new album, 20/20.
S.O.B.'S, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston), 212-243-4940; 8, $25.
THE BOY LEAST LIKELY TO
They're pretty f'n twee.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $30/$25.
Isobel Campbell
What you get when you cross a Belle & Sebastian with a Screaming Tree.
Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. Johns Pl.)_B'klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $13.
Thursday, March 16
MICHAEL LEVITON
Pleasant nautical-themed ukulele songs.
Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St. (betw. Essex & Ludlow Sts.), 212-533-1888; 8, $5.
THE POGUES
First of four nights, complete with that MacGowan guy.
Nokia Theater, 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), 212-930-1940; 8, SOLD OUT.
BETTYE LAVETTE
The soul sister kicks it with covers.
B.B. King, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $26.50/$30.
AMY CORREIA
Singer/songwriter with a story to tell a jazzy/hipster way.
Makor Center, Steinhardt Building, 35 W. 67th St. (betw. Columbus Ave. & Central Park W.), 212.415.5500; 10, $15.
Friday, March 17
SILVER JEWS
To avoid being shown up by Jandek, Mr. Berman's out on his first full tour.
Webster Hall, 125 E 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 6, $20.
RIS PAUL RIC
Formerly of Q not U. With A Day In Black and White, Birthday Boyz & Plain Lace.
Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Sts.), B'klyn, 718-599-5103; 9, $10/$8.
THE WALKMEN
Opening for the Pogues ahead of their new album.
Nokia Theater, 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), 212-930-1940; 8, SOLD OUT.
JOHN DOE
X front man's battling Mark E. Smith for the “Most Prolific Artist Ever” award.
Maxwell's, 1039 Washington St. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), Hoboken, 201-798-0406; 9:30, $12.
GET HIM EAT HIM
Absolutely Kosher pop rock from Rhode Island.
Sin-e, 150 Attorney (at Stanton), 212-388-0077; 8, $10.
ARCHAEOPTERYX
Spazz-drum ninjas.
Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $7.
Saturday, March 18
ELLEN ALLIEN
Dark disco from Deutschland.
Avalon, 662 6th Ave. (betw. 20th & 21st Sts. ), 212-807-7780; 10, $15.
JENNY LEWIS WITH THE WATSON TWINS
Possesses the strength of 10 Liz Phairs.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800, 8:30pm, $19.
WOLF EYES
Some heavy shit at the second night of No Fun Fest 2006.
The Hook, 18 Commerce St. (betw. Columbia & Richards Sts.), B'klyn, 718-797-3007; 8, $15.
STEREOLAB
So totally dreamy.
Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-840-2824; 8, $25.
Sunday, March 19
VIETNAM
More jagged three-piece B'klyn rock.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8:30, $19.
THE NO NECK BLUES BAND
NY noise vets playing in a semi-conventional venue for once.
The Hook, 18 Commerce St. (betw. Columbia & Richards Sts.), B'klyn, 718-797-3007; 8, $15.
Monday, March 20
ANNIE
Dance music adored by people who can't dance.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 7, $10.
THE GO! TEAM
The new hipster pep rally.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $18/$15.
PEACHES
No longer the most popular roommate, due to Feist's recent success. Part of Bring 'em Home Now Concert with Michael Stipe, Rufus Wainwright, Steve Earle Bright Eyes, Devendra Banhart & more.
Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 W. 34th St. (at 8th Ave.), 212-777-1224; 8, $28.
BEANS
Hot delivery over hot beats.
Rothko, 116 Suffolk St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), 212-475-7088; 7:30, TBA.
Tuesday, March 21
THE RAKES
Rockers headline the “Live From London” showcase.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7:30, $13.
YOUTH GROUP
Could kick Death Cab's ass (maybe).
Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Sts.), B'klyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $12/$10.
MAGNET
The Norwegian troubadour plays a show of his own before dates opening for Stars and Isobel Campbell.
Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-388-0077; 10, $10.
BRAKES
Rough Trade loves their Brits.
The Annex, 152 Orchard St. (betw. Rivington & Stanton Sts.), Midnight, $6.
