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Wednesday, October 21
 

6:00pm EDT

DJ Parler
DJ that highlights oldies that have been sampled in some of hip-hops most famous songs.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 6:00pm - Wednesday December 31, 1969 4:00pm EST
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

6:00pm EDT

Andrew Belle
Heartfelt electric guitar-pop for the new 90210 set.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY

6:00pm EDT

Satchel Adams
Wednesday October 21, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

6:00pm EDT

Steve Abel
Sparse, dark, but ultimately well-crafted melancholic rock.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Those Chosen
Thoughtful hip-hop layered over funky samples.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 7:20pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

David Lang
Chiming orchestral compositions that are artfully minimalist and skillfully ancestral.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Alan Cohen Experience
It may be cartoonish but it's fun folk pop for all.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Beach Fossils
Dreamy, lo-fi pop band with a shoegaze surfer vibe.
http://www.myspace.com/beachfossils

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Nouvellas
Greasy, "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Bodega Girls
These guys make everyone dance with their funky, hedonistic electroclash.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Christine Martucci
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Clothes Make The Man
Nervy and gleaming indie-pop contrasted by coarse vocal edges.
http://www.myspace.com/clothesmaketheman

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Emilyn Brodsky
Percussive quirked-up indie in pop-sized pieces.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Faces On Film
Indie rock, moments of folk, and a yearning voice as if emerging from a smoky café.
http://www.myspace.com/facesonfilm

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Freelance Whales
Experimental pop-rock that is rooted heavily in different percussion and electro sounds and youthful vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/thefreelancewhales

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Lia Ices
Experimental folk that resonates from her chilling vocals and arrangements.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Railbird
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Silly Kissers

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Tenderhooks
Whispered vocals slide along down and dirty pub rock "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

The States
An unconventional line-up with razoredge rock and inventive songwriting.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Wunderbugg
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Gabe Liedman (hosting)
Snarky, self-effacing comedy.
http://www.gabeliedman.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Jenny Slate (hosting)
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Kumail Nanjiani
Smarty-pants comedy.
http://www.myspace.com/5kumails

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Matt McCarthy
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Max Silvestri (hosting)
Stand-up comedy from a man who counts Radiohead amongst his fans.
http://www.maxsilvestri.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

7:00pm EDT

Anwar Robinson
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Dmo Macklin
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Eric Roberson
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Hotep
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

Soundhouse
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

The Collective
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:00pm EDT

The Senate
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

7:15pm EDT

Free Energy
Prudent cowbells and snotty vocals cruising around on a Saturday night.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:15pm - 8:00pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

7:20pm EDT

Kimberly Nichole
Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:20pm - 7:35pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

7:30pm EDT

Brit and Cavalry
Woozy blend of psychedelic and altcountry led by rootsy chanteuse.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:30pm - 8:10pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

7:30pm EDT

Drink Up Buttercup
Psychedelic without being cheesy, this band sounds like a sinister carnival.
http://www.drinkupbuttercup.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:30pm - 8:15pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

7:35pm EDT

Jesse Boykins III
A smooth charmer, this R&B singer serenades in a husky and steamy voice.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:35pm - 7:55pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

7:45pm EDT

Blood Warrior
Greg Jamie of O'Death experiments with simplistic production and creepy acoustics.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

7:45pm EDT

Eternal Summers
Lo-fi duo meld raw, spiky guitars with ethereal vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/eternalsummers

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

7:45pm EDT

NOW Ensemble
Seven piece classical ensemble with minimalist tendancies and lilting melodies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

7:45pm EDT

The Boy Bathing
Quiet, acoustic melodies bolstered with intelligent lyrics and male/female dueling vocal harmonies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

7:55pm EDT

Diamond District
Crisp, soulful hip-hop with brass backup and velvety bass.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 7:55pm - 8:15pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Sydney Wayser
Raspy, sweet vocals atop songs that are fun and quirky yet simultaneously somber. A music box in a haunted house.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

John Biz
Soaring alt-rock with chugging basslines and percussion hooks.
http://www.johnbiz.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

We Are The World
A high energy but very sinister dance party helmed by art school disco.
http://www.myspace.com/wearetheworldthecult

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

MONEY/PAPER/HEARTS
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Team William
Chaotic pop from a young, adventurous band.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

the black watch
Alternative guitar pop, fresh and contemporary with 20+ years of experience.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Ungdomskullen
Relentless guitar riffs, equal parts indierock angular and heavy-metal mythical, that leave the heart pumping.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Clinton Curtis
Rolicking country roots music with a twangy rockabilly vibe.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Gully Bank Sound System
Stellar spin on regular reggae music.
http://www.myspace.com/gullybanksoundsystem

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 8:50pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

ALOUD
Energetic pop creates a rhythm that is easy to learn and forces, at least, foot-tapping.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Bang Bang Eche
Effects-giddy dance-pop quartet with velocity and vocal affect akin to speed-metal.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

BEAST
Punk rock swagger, trip-hop beats, and vocals delivered with the sting of slam poetry.
http://www.myspace.com/beastsound

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Beautiful Small Machines
Acoustic duo force fed electro-pop and spewing out catchy hooks.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Brass Bed
A lovely concoction of pop and indie psychedelia that works better than you'd think.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Click Clack Boom
Dense, reverb-heavy guitars and powerful lead vocals shaping radio-ready garage pop.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Crush Club
Flashy mashes of schoolyard hip-hop and infectious digital pop.
http://www.myspace.com/crushclub

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Dawn Landes
Low-key singer/songwriter blending adult contemporary with folk-rock and country influences.
http://www.dawnlandes.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

Findlay Brown
Epic blue-eyed soul balladeering, complemented by lush backing that would do Phil Spector proud.
http://www.myspace.com/findlaybrown

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Hermit Thrushes
Lo-fi modern rock quintet "
http://www.myspace.com/hermitthrushes

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

Javelin
Island influence and a Casio keyboard dominate hand clappy hip-hop.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Jones Street Station
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Love In October
Groovy, move your feet rock music that changes musical styles about as quickly as it changes tempos.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

Mad Soul Child
Korean glam-pop

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Peter Peter Hughes
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

8:00pm EDT

Red Collar
Eclectic and intimate anti-folk rendered with kitchen sink instrumentation, sultry vocals and pure pop craft.
http://www.redcollarmusic.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

8:00pm EDT

Treeboy & Raspberry Jones (DJ set)
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Littlefield 622 Degraw St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

8:15pm EDT

Big Sean
Hypnotic hip-hop with big, heavy beats and witty, smoothly delivered rhymes.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:15pm - 8:35pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

8:15pm EDT

Ivana XL
Introspective singer/songwriter weds intelligent lyrics to sparse, acoustic melodies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

8:15pm EDT

The Depreciation Guild
Epic shoegazing dreams that swirl around gentle vocals and swelling walls of guitar.
http://www.thedepreciationguild.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Julia Wolfe
Acclaimed contemporary composer performs bagpipe piece "Lad."

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Pinky Swear
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Dan Mills
Journal-writing-in-the-shade lyrics coupled with bluesy and beach pop singer/songwriter tunes.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Evan Voytas
Electro-pop with sunny splashes of island funk.
http://www.evanvoytas.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Paul & the Patients
Smokey rock-soul quintet delivering gritty and mellow musings

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

8:30pm EDT

Takka Takka
A borough tribunal of hopelessly romantic and whimsy indie-pop refrains.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

8:30pm EDT

Lucky Fonz III
Charming singer/songwriter with a delciate, intricate set of chamber-pop tunes.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:25pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

The Gulf of Michigan
Quirk-country on a smokey rock pedestal.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

8:30pm EDT

Twitch The Ripper
Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Maxwell's 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ

8:35pm EDT

Pac Div
Featuring three MCs, this rolling brand of hip-hop takes everything in its leisurely stride.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:35pm - 9:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

Javaughn
Reggae hip-hop stylings by way of the inner city.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

8:45pm EDT

Deastro
Hushed vocals and quixotic beats gliding over a cosmic patina of offbeat retro chords.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

International Espionage!
Snappy post-punk with catchy riffs and infectious plugs.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

New Villager
Beat-heavy sing along pop over constantly shifting, dreamy electronic noise.
http://www.myspace.com/newvillager

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

Oh My God
Hooks abound amid a jumble of indierock sounds, from bulldozer rhythms to shoegazer guitars.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

Setting Sun
A psychedelic stew of folk, pop, cello backing, soft vocals and heavy drums that's too upbeat to ignore.
http://www.myspace.com/settingsun

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

8:45pm EDT

Space Capone
Optimistic velvet funk featuring disco falsetto vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/spacecapone

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

8:45pm EDT

Under the Sherry Moon
An innocent child-like freedom of expression personified through electro beats and washed out vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

8:50pm EDT

Kleenex Girl Wonder
Chugging, sensitive rock with wailing vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:50pm - 9:40pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

8:50pm EDT

Mutlu
Coffee house blues with "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 8:50pm - 9:40pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Sara Benincasa
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:10pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Darcy James Argue's Secret Society
Edgy 18-piece outfit that draws big band jazz into the digital era.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:40pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

The Swimmers
Sparkly, celebratory pop with catchy chants presented with cinematic visual aids.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:40pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Buke and Gass
A man, a woman, a slew of instruments, and a flurry of talent. Minimalism at its most complex.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Housing Authority
Gritty hip-hop act spitting meaningful verses with no alternative motive.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

9:00pm EDT

Ringo Deathstarr
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Rough Francis
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Blair
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Ribbons
A progressive rock duo with raw energy and wailing harmonies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Richard Davies
An indie-rock mainstay with a tremendous catalog and sound that straddles "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Surf City
A soundtrack for surfer movies where the cast are heavily tattooed.
http://www.myspace.com/killsurfcitygo

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY

9:00pm EDT

The Purrs
Sleazy and jangling shoegaze with searing guitar solos and requisite tales of love and loss.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

The Roulettes

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

9:00pm EDT

The Selmanaires
Heavily syncopated, dance-driven post punk with vintage "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

9:00pm EDT

The Wrecking
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

The xx
Hypnotic new wavish rock band interested in R&B and getting into your pants.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

These United States
Genuine rock infused with some of the key elements of country, honkey tonk, and blues to add a rough around-theedges sound.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Think About Life
The kind of lo-fi, funky dance party that occurs when a punk band learns how to use a synth.
http://www.thinkaboutlife.org

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Tigercity
Midtempo dance party mayhem.Synthpop at the perfect balance of "
http;//www.myspace.com/tigercity

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

9:00pm EDT

Valley Of The Shadow Of Death
Improvisational art rock experimenting with screeching and sweeping violins, erratic howls, and foreign film dialogue.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY

9:00pm EDT

Volcanoless In Canada
Intricate acoustic guitar-based melodies with rock "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

9:15pm EDT

Casxio
Soul inspired funk against danceable synths and dirty bass guitar.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

9:15pm EDT

Gully Bank Sound System
Stellar spin on regular reggae music.
http://www.myspace.com/gullybanksoundsystem

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

9:15pm EDT

La Strada
An exhibit of beautifully constructed and whimsical countryside folk that meets the city asphalt.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

9:15pm EDT

Small Black
Multi-layered dream-pop combines programmed tones into a beautiful, indecipherable melee.
http://www.myspace.com/smallblacksounds

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

9:15pm EDT

Will Kevans
Rhinestone spangled Nashville-style country pop with smooth and engaging boy-next-door delivery.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

9:15pm EDT

Elon James White
Race relations take a comic turn.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:15pm - 10:30pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Apache Beat
Explosive and emotionally intense this band sounds dark even with the bongo playing.
http://www.myspace.com/apachebeat

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Dead Heart Bloom
Former shoegazer applies ambient technique to songs played on an acoustic guitar.
http://www.deadheartbloom.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

9:30pm EDT

Enemy Lovers
Stripped down howling blues rock with a lazy but steady tempo.
http://www.theenemylovers.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Binary Sunrise
Synth heavy new wave band unafraid of being odd and experimental.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Black Cherry
Funky electro band dance it up with synths and sublime vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

I Was A King
Sprightly mix of power-pop and psych that decelerates to hearth hush in quieter hours.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

The Megaphonic Thrift
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Harlem
Lo-fi skullduggery held down by short stabs of guitar and cheerfully slapdash vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Maxwell's 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ

9:30pm EDT

Naia Kete
Folk singer with tender vocals, calm vibe and socially conscious lyrics.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

9:30pm EDT

Nathan Halpern
Swingin' piano rock complimented by dusty harmonious vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

9:40pm EDT

El May
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:40pm - 10:30pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

9:40pm EDT

Chris Barron & Friends
Former Spin Doctor's very own brand of clipped, romantic lyricism to a singular "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:40pm - 11:30pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

9:45pm EDT

Hank and Cupcakes
Female vocals over bass-heavy but otherwise barebones pop music.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:45pm - 10:15pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

9:45pm EDT

Activator
Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

9:45pm EDT

Mic Crenshaw
A hook-and-loop happy DJ that produces vocal-less hip-hop instrumentals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

9:45pm EDT

Twin Atlantic
Outspoken rock with heavy layers of guitar that moves forward at a brazen pace.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

9:45pm EDT

Zaza
Dark like an unpleasant dream with the same kind of indecipherable, otherworldly layers.
http://www.myspace.com/warofzaza

Wednesday October 21, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Real Estate
Indie-pop that sounds like the beach at the end of summer. Dreamy, hazy, smooth, comfortable.
http://www.myspace.com/letsrockthebeach

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Aeroplane Pageant
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Bosque Brown
Ethereal, low-key acoustic singer/songwriter with folk roots.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

The Title Tracks
Power-pop at its finest, the influences don't overshadow the band's brilliance.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Atlas Sound
Deerhunter frontman trades punk noise for psychedelic pop, bliss outs ensue.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Batrider
Unabashedly bleak, melodic and noisey, it's the grungiest ever.
http://www.myspace.com/batrider

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Bel Air
Neo-Americana, alt-country roots, borrowed Southern accents and undeniable swagger.
http://www.myspace.com/belairtheband

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Dang-It Bobby's
Bringing bluegrass and folk with a twinge of country to a modern pallate.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Darlings
The vocals hint at shoegaze but the music is lovely, lo-fi garage-pop.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Demander
Dynamic rhythms with high-energy and sophisticated melodies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Family Of The Year
Stripped down traditional American folk music.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Gentleman Auction House
Catchy and dynamic keyboard-fueled indie rock with a white-hot rhythm section.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Julian Marley + The Uprising (feat Stephen Marley)
One of Bob Marley's sons carries on tradition with roots reggae and socially conscious words.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

Kate Bradley & Goodbye Horses
Femme singer leads indie rock with a touch of goth and nice pop sensibility.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Mumford & Sons
Rural-sounding stripped down acoustic folk inspired rock.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Postelles
Frantic but tightly constructed indie rock that oozes with stylish gusto while adapting "
http://www.myspace.com/thepostelles

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

Sparky Quano
A solo guitarist who pushes the limits of what sounds can be produced form both acoustic and electric instruments.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

The Candles
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

The Knew
A husky yowl of gruff garage rock and catchy dance pop.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

10:00pm EDT

The Love Language
A mix of rock, country, and pop with charm and a sock-hop era feel.
http://www.myspace.com/thelovelanguage

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY

10:00pm EDT

We Are Wolves
Fast, driving percussion and anthemic, fist-pumping vocals make this trio perfect late-night fare.
http://www.myspace.com/wearewolvesnoussommesloups

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Renminbi
A chunky, droning, minimalist rock sound that plays to the unique effects of feedback and reverberation.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Cymbals Eat Guitars
Yelping vocals over guitar-driven indie rock that's alternatively melodic and sprawling.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Empires
Grunge revival band with catchy bursts of sound on choruses and anthemic heft to songs.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Field Theory
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

10:15pm EDT

Japanther
Lo-fi noise rock meets art punk on the dancefloor.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Modern Skirts
Cascading tempos and eccentric beats reminiscent of sunny, coastal sounds.
http://www.modernskirts.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

Suckers
A landscape of instrument-swapping musicians, combining pop, noise, psychedelia and folk.
http://www.myspace.com/suckers

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

10:15pm EDT

The Narrative
Piano-based indie-popsters borrow a teeny bit from garage rock.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Dinowalrus
Loud, drone-y experimental music that manages to seem unplanned yet carefully choreographed.
http://www.dinowalrus.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:10pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Rubik
Energetic art-pop with dreamy vocals that bubbles and expands with unpredictable spits of force.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:10pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Azeem
A smooth, thought-provoking flow coated with digital scratches and fresh beats.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

10:30pm EDT

CX KiDTRONiK w/ Tchaka Diallo
Humorous hip-hop and comedy.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Franklin Bruno
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:25pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

10:30pm EDT

Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars
A collection of acclaimed jazz artists who come together to pay the ulimate compliment by performing the work of Dizzy Gillespie.
http://www.dizzygillespie.org

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Blue Note 131 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal & 6th Ave.), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Lovemakers
Brash team makes sweaty dance rock to get you moving.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Maxwell's 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ

10:30pm EDT

Savoir Adore (DJ Set)
Cutesy experimental indie-pop with harmonized vocals and whimsical, fairytale-esque lyrics.
http://www.savoiradore.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

Thomas Simon
A focused amalgam of percussive world and atmospheric experimental sounds.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

10:30pm EDT

SV4 (DJ set)
Founder of indie label Ghostly International.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:30pm - 11:40pm EDT
Littlefield 622 Degraw St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

10:45pm EDT

Class Actress
New wave with breathy vocals and a squelchy dark side.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

10:45pm EDT

The Black Hollies
Clangorous, psychedelic mod rock with fuzz guitar and tambourine.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

10:45pm EDT

Currensy
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY

10:45pm EDT

Jadakiss
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY

10:45pm EDT

Kidz In The Hall
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY

10:45pm EDT

Raekwon
Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY

10:45pm EDT

Michael Sackler-Berner
Singer/songwriter backed by classic rock pros, making catchy, calm grooves.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 10:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Let's Wrestle
Open-hearted indie-pop group in love with being in an indie-pop group.
http://www.myspace.com/letsfuckingwrestle

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 12:00am EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Jason Trachtenburg
Anti-freak-folk that's almost romantic and definitely whimsical.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Mike Del Rio
Sophisticated yet infectious pop-rock from a restless multi-instrumentalist and musical omnivore.
http://www.myspace.com/mikedelrio

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Sherlock's Daughter
Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Absentstar
Edgy pop-alternative rock with strong lyrics and a refreshing sound.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Hesta Prynn
Catchy electro-pop with a decidedly analog feel. Northern State side-project.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Les Handclaps
Electro-pop-meets-garage quartet featuring go-go girls, space age kitsch, and songs in English, German, French and Spanish.
http://www.leshandclaps.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Tiger! Shit! Tiger! Tiger!
Quirky, spastic trio blending post-punk and new wave almost permanently set on 11.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

and the relatives
Alternative rock trio that allows their music to be accessible by keeping it simple yet welcoming.
http://www.andtherelatives.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Bear Hands
Manipulated guitars create a solid wall behind aggressive, yelped vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Broadcast
A wistful oeuvre of experimentations, spacey electronica, and longing evocations.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Evan Dando
Former Lemonheads singer pens poignant pop and rock gems.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Fanfarlo
Swaying indie chamber-pop powered by rock heavy bass and drums.
http://www.fanfarlo.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Golden Silvers
Smooth nonstop dance music feeding off influences from a whole variety of genres and decades.
http://www.myspace.com/goldensilvers

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Heavy Birds
Evocatively despondent chants eclipsed by intense guitars and resolute cello sonatas.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Hot Lava
Alt-rock meets upbeat pop, with strong technological vibes.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Malajube
Francophone experimental power pop with nods to the "
http://www.malajube.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Motocade
Indie-pop taking its cues from "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Norris
This experimental group has a sound heavily influenced by the blues, played on homemade instruments.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Old Soul
Traditional bard of Americana with a literary bent and blues-rock with a polemical heart.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

The Beautiful Taste
Art-rock trio experimenting along the spectrum between punk and trance.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

The Seedy Seeds
Earnest, bouncy but lo-fi electronic-pop layered with vocal harmonies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

11:00pm EDT

Ume
An attention-grabbing trio with strong guitar and a punk edge.
http://www.umemusic.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

US Royalty
A voice clear like water sings out over earnest melodies for both romancin' and dancin'.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Clipse
Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 2:00am EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Grandchildren
Lo-fi electroacoustic with haunting choral vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 2:00am EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Ninjasonik
Cautionary tales from this humorous alt-hip-hop trio regarding pregnancy and tight pants.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 2:00am EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

11:00pm EDT

Violens
Solemn sounds that pay homage to a time when the "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 2:00am EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

11:15pm EDT

Bang Bang Eche
Effects-giddy dance-pop quartet with velocity and vocal affect akin to speed-metal.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:15pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

11:15pm EDT

Primeridian
Fun and cerebral hip-hop duo who rap over smooth R&B grooves.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:15pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

11:15pm EDT

Saul Williams
A meticulous grog of philosophical spits, avant-garde beats, and cultural defiance.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:15pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

11:15pm EDT

We Are Country Mice
Stiff vocals and countrified garage rock with nods to fuzzy indie.
http://www.myspace.com/wearecountrymice

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:15pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Alina Simone
Delicate, fanciful singer/songwriter who honors her Russian folk-punk roots.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Math the Band
High-energy, uptempo synth-pop with a punk rock sensibility and intense live show.
http://www.myspace.com/maththeband

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:15am EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Wild Yaks
Loud dudes with awesome, bluesy punk music you'll want to shout along to.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:15am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

11:30pm EDT

William F. Gibbs
Melting pot Americana, effortlessly combining blues, jazz, soul, country, and rock.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:15am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Hollis Brown
Rowdy country-and-blues influenced rock with powerful guitar riffs and twangy accents.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

James Jameson
Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Miz Metro
Tongue-in-cheek lady MC in the Top 40 pop diva mold.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

Ruth Minnikin
Clear-voiced singer/songwriter switching up between country swing and austere folk, backed by 5-piece.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

11:30pm EDT

The Teenage Prayers
Sweltering and brazen garage blues throwback with a healthy dose of handclaps and sing-along choruses.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:30pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

11:45pm EDT

Arizona
Playful, quirky pop with a dash of "

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

11:45pm EDT

Baby Monster
Pulsing electronics with echoy vocals and lasery synth that drones and throbs.
http://www.myspace.com/babymnstr

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

11:45pm EDT

Only Thieves
Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

11:45pm EDT

Rob Roy
Explicit speak-sing rap flows over R&B infused beats and simple digital breaks.
http://www.myspace.com/robroy

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

11:45pm EDT

Strega
Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

11:45pm EDT

The New Collisions
Hyperkinetic new wave dance music with kittenish vocals and a broiling rhythm section.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:30am EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

11:45pm EDT

Mike Servito (DJ set)
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Wednesday October 21, 2009 11:45pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 1:00am EDT
Littlefield 622 Degraw St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
 
Thursday, October 22
 

12:00am EDT

Surfer Blood
A late-sixties beach-pop sound to which dancing isn't required, but automatically occurs.
http://www.myspace.com/surferblood

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 12:50am EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Boogie Boarder
Tightly-wound psychedelic fuzz-rock with grinding bass.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

David Dallas
Swift rap skills meets a sundry landscape of rasping samples, neat garage, and catchy pop.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

12:00am EDT

Duchess Says
Noise-punk with random electronic snippets and the occasional homage to "
http://www.myspace.com/duchesssays

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Fool's Gold
Upbeat Afro-pop that's influenced more by the Middle East than Middle America.
http://www.myspace.com/foolsgold

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Holopaw
Folk-rock more experimental than rustic, but still retaining wavery vocal quirk.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Kingston
Bubbly nuggets of pop-rock that focus on good times and good vibes.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Middle Distance Runner
Up-beat rock group with a soaring tenor and breezy melodies.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Midnight Juggernauts
Somewhere between dance-rock and prog is this slightly tongue-in-cheek trio.
http://www.myspace.com/midnightjuggernauts

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

miniBoone
Art-rock quintet blends post-punk guitars with antsy, energetic rhythms
http://www.miniboone.com

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

12:00am EDT

Pete & The Pirates
Clipped, post-punk guitars, factoryefficient drum beats and interlocking vocals, ahoy!
http://www.myspace.com/peteandthepirates

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY

12:00am EDT

Screaming Females
Riotgrrl-style post-punk driven by throbbing bass lines, guitar wizardry, and powerful vocals.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Silent Way
Sprawling post-punk lo-fi extractions with heavy math rock and noise influences.

Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Steel Phantoms
Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Stoneman Cole
Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Wicked Willy's 149 Bleecker St. (btwn Thomspon & Laguardia), New York, NY

12:00am EDT

Angelo Lomelo
Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am - 4:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
 


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