ROCK LISTINGS

The Mooney Suzuki

There’s artwork, DJs, a handful of bands and that Merlin dude snapping away while you throw ‘em back all night long at the open bar.

60 Gansevoort St. (betw. Washington & Greenwich Sts.), Shindignyc.com, 9; $15.

Lola Ray

Rock with some pop. They’re on Good Charlotte’s label D.C. Flag if that gives you a clue.

Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St. (betw. Ludlow and Essex Sts.), 212-533-1888; 8, $8.

Thursday, January 26

Lewis Taylor

He combines classic soul, psychedelia and rock. David Bowie, Paul Weller and Elton John like his stuff.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery and Chrystie Sts.), 212-260-4700; 8, $15.

Broken Social Scene

It’s always entertaining to see a stage brimming with musicians rocking out—especially if they’re good. At press time, tickets were still available. Good Luck.

Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (at 4th Ave.), 212-388-0300; 7:30, $25.

Frances

Songs about anxiety and cities, played in an experimental rock/pop sort of way.

Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 9, $6.

The Walkup

Brooklyn-based band gives nods to Gang of Four, The Cure, The Clash and some early Radiohead.

Fat Baby, 112 Rivington St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-533-1888; 8, $8.

Steel Train

Folk rock with country thrown in.

Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11st.) Hoboken, 201-798-0406; 9, $10.

Ambitious Orchestra

An orchestra on a mission: to bring rock-and-roll spirit to classical music.

Northsix, 66 North 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $10.

Hopewell

Space rock with members of the Mercury Rev.

Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.

The Sharp Things

12 musicians playing chamber pop.

Tonic, 107 Norfolk St. (btwn. Delancey & Rivington Sts.) 212-358-7501; 8, $10.

Colin Meloy

He takes a break from heading up The Decemberists for a solo tour.

Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Broadway), 212-840-2824; 8, $23.50.

Friday, January 27

The Black Spoons

Poetic rock songs recall early Bowie, Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. Broadway & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7:30, $10.

World/Inferno Friendship Society

Everything from ska to gospel—and they have fun doing it.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. Broadway & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 11:30, $10.

Dr Dog

Philly-based band that reminds us of the Beatles.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.

Rainer Maria

Poet-named-trio from the Midwest play emo.

Northsix, 66 North 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $12.

Baby Dayliner

One-man band sings/raps about money, cash and hos over ‘80s synth beats.

Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. (at Stanton St.), 212-505-3733; 7:30, $8.

Saturday, January 28

Fountains of Wayne

Pop band best known for their hit “Stacy’s Mom” goes acoustic.

Lincoln Center, The Allen Room, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (betw. W.62nd & W. 65th Sts. and Columbus & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-875-5000; 8:30, $30-$55.

Armor for Sleep

New Jersey quartet plays emo-pop.

Avalon, 47 W. 20th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-807-7780; 7, $14.

The Honey Brothers

Pop songs with a ukulele.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie Sts.), 212-260-4700; 9, $19.

Field Music

They hail from England and play pretty pop songs. They also have links to Futurehead and Maximo Park.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700; 9, $10.

Black Dice

Noise rock that some find pretentious and abrasive, and others feel is ahead of its time.

Syrup Room, 100 Ingraham St., Brooklyn, 917-608-2467; 8, call for ticket information.

Sunday, January 29

Beat Circus

“Dark carnival music” consisting of circus waltzes, burlesque parlor songs and saloon jives.

Mo Pitkins, 34 Ave. A (betw. E. 2nd & E. 3rd Sts.), 212-777-5660; 6:30, $10.

Excepter

Brooklyn-based Forced Exposure band play minimal noise rock.

Sin-e, 150 Attorney St. (at Stanton St.), 212-388-0077; 8, $10.

Monday, January 30

Deerhoof

San Fran’s beloved sweethearts.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie Sts.), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $13.

Rakim

The legendary rapper—half of Eric B. and Rakim—makes a rare appearance.

BB Kings, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-307-7171; $30/$35 adv.

Capillary Action

Guitars galore. On one track from epic metal to samba.

Northsix, 66 North 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $8.

Tuesday, January 31

The Plastic Constellations

Too cool for school? Pshhh, not with this band, you ain’t.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. Broadway & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6:30, $10.

People in Planes

Rockers from Wales just had their first video directed by Joaquin Phoenix.

Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700; 8, $10.

(Rock listings edited by Rita Wu.)