Wednesday, March 19
New Model Army, Echoes & Shadows
Formed during the English Civil War in 1645. Some bands just don’t know when to give up.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $15.
Clare & The Reasons, Jaymay
Had Van Dyke Parks and Sufjan Stevens on their last record. How’s that for orchestral-pop street cred?
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10, $10.
The Mountain Goats, The Moaners
Heretic rock.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8:30, $18.
The Gutter Twins, Great Northern
The Afghan Trees.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $25.
Scott Feiner’s Pandeiro Jazz
Ever heard Coltrane on the pandeiro? Here’s your chance.
Smoke, 2751 B’way, 212-864-6662; 8, 10 & 11:30, no cover.
Robin Trower Band
The 1970s guitar God that you have yet to discover.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $45.
Thursday, March 20
Sahara Hotnights
An Australian racehorse of a Swedish band.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 11:30, $12/$15.
The Cribs, Jeffrey Lewis & The Jitters, Drug Rug
Got beer tossed at them at a recent gig opening for the Sex Pistols. Looks like they finally made it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.
Gerry Hemingway
Drum & sampler jazz.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.
Joan Crowe
Jazz with a laugh—and an extremely tall vocalist.
The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-0440; 7:30, $20.
Friday, March 21
The Shackeltons, The Antlers, Gasganno
Come for the music, stay to watch the band members collide with one another.
The Canal Room, 285 W. B’way (at Canal St.), 212-941-8100; 7:30, $12.
Tilly & The Wall, Capgun Coup, Jason Anderson
5 years of tap, 5 years of indie rock.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7:30, $15.
The Most Serene Republic, Miracle Fortress, Liam Finn, Frances
Finally, an indie rock band from Canada.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.
Sons and Daughters, Bodies of Water, The Brunettes
They love you, and they have the domain name to prove it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.
Amp Fiddler
1970s-inspired funk & soul straight outta Detroit.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8, $17.
Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca
Salsa with a funky edge.
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8 & 10 p.m.; $ 15
Steve Ascolese, Kris Kaiser
The drummer takes a sick day.
Cafe Milano, 401 Forest Ave., Staten Island, 718-720-1313; 6:30, no cover.
Saturday, March 22
Antipop Consortium
Consortium reunion.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $12/$15
Oneida, Old Time Relijun, These Are Powers, Citay
Now in their 11th year of mid-level indie rock notability.
Market Hotel, 957 Broadway (at Myrtle), 2nd floor, no phone; 9:30, $tba.
Longwave, Frightened Rabbit, Via Audio, The Red Romance
They have a funny video with a singing rabbit. That’s good enough for us.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.
Holy Fuck, A Place to Bury Strangers, Beat the Devil
Some names just look good on a marquee.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $12.
Taikoza, Daiyoshi Kizan, DJ Gomi
Meditate and then dance.
Drom, 85 Avenue A (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-1157; 8, $25.
The Bad Plus
Challenging funk, pop & progressive jazz. We’re ready if you are.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. , 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $27.50.
Karlus Trapp
Funking it up for everyone.
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., SI, 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.
Sunday, March 23
The Slits, Stupid Party, Bad Blood, Dead Dog, Carnal Knowledge, Shellshag, Palmolive found Jesus in 1985.
Those crazy drummers.
Don Pedro’s, 90 Manhattan Ave., B’klyn, 718-218-6914; 7, $tba.
Xiu Xiu, Thao Nguyen, Get Down Stay Down
Sad bastard music. And proud of it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8 $15/$17.
Pucho Sanchez & His Latin Soul Brothers
Sanchez pioneered the concept of mixing James Brown soul with his own Latin grooves, known today as (wait for it) boogaloo.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.
Monday, March 24
Presidents of the United States of America, Joe Jack Talcum, Ludo
Apparently there were peaches to spare.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $18/$20.
Stephanie McCay
Previewing her upcoming live CD.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20.
Tuesday, March 25
Ida, The Glorytellers
A decade and a half of Brooklyn bandery.
Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $10.
Acid Mothers Temple, Danava
Crazy. Japanese. Psych.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30, $12/$15.
Ruby Braff Tribute
Remembering the legendary trumpeter.
St. Paul’s Chapel, 117th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.), 212-851-1633; 8, $10.
Wednesday, March 26
Drive By Truckers
Southern rock. But not, you know, Southern Rock.
Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 6, $25.
Lainie Cooke
Singing the songs of her favorite female composers—hey, it’s still Women’s History Month!
Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, $15.
New Model Army, Echoes & Shadows
Formed during the English Civil War in 1645. Some bands just don’t know when to give up.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 8:30, $15.
Clare & The Reasons, Jaymay
Had Van Dyke Parks and Sufjan Stevens on their last record. How’s that for orchestral-pop street cred?
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 10, $10.
The Mountain Goats, The Moaners
Heretic rock.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8:30, $18.
The Gutter Twins, Great Northern
The Afghan Trees.
Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $25.
Scott Feiner’s Pandeiro Jazz
Ever heard Coltrane on the pandeiro? Here’s your chance.
Smoke, 2751 B’way, 212-864-6662; 8, 10 & 11:30, no cover.
Robin Trower Band
The 1970s guitar God that you have yet to discover.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $45.
Thursday, March 20
Sahara Hotnights
An Australian racehorse of a Swedish band.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 11:30, $12/$15.
The Cribs, Jeffrey Lewis & The Jitters, Drug Rug
Got beer tossed at them at a recent gig opening for the Sex Pistols. Looks like they finally made it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.
Gerry Hemingway
Drum & sampler jazz.
Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), B’klyn, 718-789-2762; 9 & 10:30, $5.
Joan Crowe
Jazz with a laugh—and an extremely tall vocalist.
The Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-206-0440; 7:30, $20.
Friday, March 21
The Shackeltons, The Antlers, Gasganno
Come for the music, stay to watch the band members collide with one another.
The Canal Room, 285 W. B’way (at Canal St.), 212-941-8100; 7:30, $12.
Tilly & The Wall, Capgun Coup, Jason Anderson
5 years of tap, 5 years of indie rock.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7:30, $15.
The Most Serene Republic, Miracle Fortress, Liam Finn, Frances
Finally, an indie rock band from Canada.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.
Sons and Daughters, Bodies of Water, The Brunettes
They love you, and they have the domain name to prove it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8, $15.
Amp Fiddler
1970s-inspired funk & soul straight outta Detroit.
Highline Ballroom, 431 W. 16th St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-414-5994; 8, $17.
Jose Conde Y Ola Fresca
Salsa with a funky edge.
S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), 212-243-4940; 8 & 10 p.m.; $ 15
Steve Ascolese, Kris Kaiser
The drummer takes a sick day.
Cafe Milano, 401 Forest Ave., Staten Island, 718-720-1313; 6:30, no cover.
Saturday, March 22
Antipop Consortium
Consortium reunion.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $12/$15
Oneida, Old Time Relijun, These Are Powers, Citay
Now in their 11th year of mid-level indie rock notability.
Market Hotel, 957 Broadway (at Myrtle), 2nd floor, no phone; 9:30, $tba.
Longwave, Frightened Rabbit, Via Audio, The Red Romance
They have a funny video with a singing rabbit. That’s good enough for us.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 8:30, $12.
Holy Fuck, A Place to Bury Strangers, Beat the Devil
Some names just look good on a marquee.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 9, $12.
Taikoza, Daiyoshi Kizan, DJ Gomi
Meditate and then dance.
Drom, 85 Avenue A (betw. 5th & 6th Sts.), 212-777-1157; 8, $25.
The Bad Plus
Challenging funk, pop & progressive jazz. We’re ready if you are.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. , 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $27.50.
Karlus Trapp
Funking it up for everyone.
Adobe Blues, 63 Lafayette St., SI, 718-720-2583; 11, no cover.
Sunday, March 23
The Slits, Stupid Party, Bad Blood, Dead Dog, Carnal Knowledge, Shellshag, Palmolive found Jesus in 1985.
Those crazy drummers.
Don Pedro’s, 90 Manhattan Ave., B’klyn, 718-218-6914; 7, $tba.
Xiu Xiu, Thao Nguyen, Get Down Stay Down
Sad bastard music. And proud of it.
Music Hall of Williamsburg, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Aves.), B’klyn, 212-260-4700; 8 $15/$17.
Pucho Sanchez & His Latin Soul Brothers
Sanchez pioneered the concept of mixing James Brown soul with his own Latin grooves, known today as (wait for it) boogaloo.
Iridium Jazz Club, 1650 B’way (at W. 51st St.) 212-582-2121; 8:30 & 10:30, $35.
Monday, March 24
Presidents of the United States of America, Joe Jack Talcum, Ludo
Apparently there were peaches to spare.
Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 212-533-2111; 7, $18/$20.
Stephanie McCay
Previewing her upcoming live CD.
Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St. (at 6th Ave.), 212-475-8592; 8 & 10:30, $20.
Tuesday, March 25
Ida, The Glorytellers
A decade and a half of Brooklyn bandery.
Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-253-0036; 8, $10.
Acid Mothers Temple, Danava
Crazy. Japanese. Psych.
Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (at Ave. A), 212-260-4700; 9:30, $12/$15.
Ruby Braff Tribute
Remembering the legendary trumpeter.
St. Paul’s Chapel, 117th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.), 212-851-1633; 8, $10.
Wednesday, March 26
Drive By Truckers
Southern rock. But not, you know, Southern Rock.
Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St. (at 11th St.), 212-260-4700; 6, $25.
Lainie Cooke
Singing the songs of her favorite female composers—hey, it’s still Women’s History Month!
Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves. by W. 4th St.), 212-989-9319; 8:30, $15.
