Wednesday, March 7
Grizzly Bear, Beach House, Papercuts
The atmospheric psych-folk indie rock band, not the large carnivorous land mammal, though honestly, if you walk out of there without a good mauling, I’d demand my money back.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $14.
Stellastarr*
Never did figure out what that asterisk was for, though I’m pretty sure that the NY-based new new-wave band must have a long list of side effects that they’re not telling us about.
Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw. Lexington & Park Aves.), 212-777-6800; 7, $18.
Mirah, The Blow
Mirah’s middle name is Yom Tov. It doesn’t get much better than that.
NYU, Kimmel Center, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, 60 Washington Sq. S., 212-998-4987; 8, free.
Badly Drawn Boy, Adem
I hear he’s finally going to reveal what’s under that hat as an encore.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 8, $22/$25.
Thursday, March 8
The Walkmen, The Broken West, Ferraby Lionheart
The Walkmen recently released a note for note rerecording of Harry Nilsson and John Lennon’s Pussy Cats record.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 8, $20/$23.
Holly Golightly & The Broke-Offs
Two guesses as to where the british country-blues duo gets breakfast when they’re in New York.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30, $12/$14.
The BStreet Band
This Springsteen tribute band had to pick between their current name and Who’s the Boss. Honestly, I’m not sure if they ultimately made the right choice
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $20-$125.
Anti-Flag, Alexisonfire, Big D and the Kids Table
According to the band, “Anti-Flag does not mean Anti-American. Anti-Flag means anti-war.” Damn pinkos.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.),
212-777-6800; 7:30, $16.
Friday, March 9
Clinic, Holy Fuck
Clinic still wears surgical masks while performing. At least they stopped splattering the audience with rubbing alcohol.
Gramercy Theatre, 127 E. 23rd St. (betw.
Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S.), 212-777-6800; 7:30, $18.50/$20.
Antony & The Johnsons w/ Brooklyn Philharmonic
Antony has people like Lou Reed and Boy George doing guest spots on his albums and still manages to be the creepiest dude in the room.
BAM, Howard Gilman Opera House, 651 Fulton St. (betw. Rockland Pl. & Ashland Pl.), B’klyn, 718-636-4100; 8, $25.
Of Montreal, Grand Buffet, Mixel Pixel
Putting on a live show like Of Montreal’s takes balls. Now seriously, I’ve seen the pictures. They’re all over the web.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.),
212-777-6800; 8, $16.
The Hazey Janes, The Zebras
Those Scots love them some Nick Drake.
Union Hall, 702 Union St. (at 5th Ave.), Park Slope, B’klyn, 718-638-4400; 8, TBA.
Ghost of Lester Bangs, WYLDLIFE, Bona to Vada, Coin Opera, Full Minute of Mercury
Looks like the Knitting Factory started baiting the ghost traps with cough syrup.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $10.
Relient K
Funny thing is, I always had the sneaking suspicion that when Jesus came back, he’d be like, way into pop-punk.
Nokia Theatre, Times Square, 1515 B’way (at W. 44th St.), 212-930-1950; 7:30, $19.50.
Saturday, March 10
Christopher Cross
So wait, what are we supposed to do if we’re caught between the moon and New York City again? Only one way to find out.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $30/$35.
Bob Weir and Rat Dog
It’s gonna take a few days to get that smell out of the Beacon Theater.
Beacon Theater, 2124 B’way (at W. 74th St.), 212-496-7070; 7:30, $39.50-$49.50.
Sunday, March 11
The Pipettes
Sort of like a Phil Spector girl-group, only, you know, with less murder trials.
Luna Lounge, 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer St.), B’klyn, 866-468-7619; 7:30, $10/$12.
Sparta, Mewithoutyou, Aloha
They just don’t make drive-in anymore, do they.
Warsaw, 261 Driggs Ave. (at Eckford St.), B’klyn, 718-387-0505; 7:30, $17/$19.
Public Enemy
Fight the power, eat some cheese sticks, repeat.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $26/$30.
Monday, March 12
Aqualung
He may not have been named after the Jethro Tull song, but I’d still feel a little weird about letting my teenage daughter go to one of his shows …
Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (at 9th Ave.), 212-242-4300; 7, $20.
The Roots
Seriously, though, how often is the drummer the most famous member of the group? It’s gotta be the hair.
Nokia Theatre, Times Square, 1515 B’way (at W. 44th St.), 212-930-1950; 8, $39.50.
Plan B
It’s not all Lady Sovereign rap over there. Plan B (aka Ben Drew) is from Forest Gate, London (just like fellow UK rapper The Streets) and delivers up lyrics about rape and drugs to acoustic beats. Rad.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7:30, $15.
Tuesday, March 13
Fink, Jena Malone
Ninja Tune’s first singer/songwriter paired up with vocals from Ms. Malone. Don’t worry, it won’t be a snoozer.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 9:30, $15.
