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6:00pm EDT

Henry Wolfe
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

6:00pm EDT

Josh Charles
Contemporary radio friendly singer/songwriter crafting songs as uplifting as a sunny day.
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

6:00pm EDT

Rachel Platten
Pared-down pop with a honky-tonk cadence, laden with plenty of guitar strums.
http://www.rachelplatten.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

6:15pm EDT

We Are Enfant Terrible
Female vocals fight alongside punk rock guitars with electro beats and 8-bit bleeps and bloops.
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:15pm - 7:00pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

6:30pm EDT

Describe
Hip-hop and R&B delivered with a strong, uplifting, spiritual rap message.
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

6:30pm EDT

DJ Per Gardehall
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

6:30pm EDT

Diwon
Ambient DJ who turns to his Israeli roots for the base of many of the tracks.
Thursday October 22, 2009 6:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Shawn Chrystopher
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:15pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Darshan
Hebrew hip-hop layered with crazy eclectro sounds and spiritual lyrics.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Bin Laden Blowing Up
Indie hip-hop that is political at times and always highly energetic.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Reni Lane
An empowered spirit keep these seductive vocals and punchy pop from being too sugary sweet.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

At Sea
Catchy, classic-rock sounds that capture post-punk.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Pete Drungle feat. Pamelia Kurstin
Experimental sounds of from composer/pianist Pete Drungle and theremin player Pamelia Kurstin.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Bellflur
Odd time signatures and breathy vocals that recall the more morose end of Britpop.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Choir of Young Believers
Glacial Danish indie-pop awash with synths, acoustic instrumentation and sub-aquatic harmonies.
http://www.myspace.com/choirofyoungbelievers
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Chris Kasper
Charismatic troubadour strumming delightful and easy-going Americana with warm-hearted vocals.
http://www.chriskaspermusic.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Dead Sexy Inc.
High-end French electroclash clipped by parading punk rhythms and a sharp runway-ready bass.
http://www.myspace.com/deadsexyinc
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

DJ Boo
Motif-based "hydrolic-car" big beat rap
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

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
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
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7:00pm EDT

JBM
Bright and shimmering acoustic guitar based folk with a bittersweet undertow.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

JD Souther
Uplifting piano-accompanied jazz tunes with an alt-country bite from this legendary songwriter.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Lachi
Adult-alternative singer/songwriter with gorgeous voice and nice, catchy melodies.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY
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7:00pm EDT

Loxsly
Melancholic pop where pedal steel is supported by a firm bass backbone.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

NLX
Female pianist with a unique blend of electronic pop music.
http://www.myspace.com/nlxmusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Otter Petter
Sincere balladry and sugary harmonies with a stiff chaser of driving bubblegum rock.
http://www.otterpetter.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Jabari (hosting)
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Phat Phillie
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:00pm EDT

Dave Godowsky
Upbeat folk with relaxed soulful vocal overtones.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 1:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:20pm EDT

Prgz
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:20pm - 7:40pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:30pm EDT

Eprhyme
A rapid-fire flow spitting enlightened epistles over digital drops and Middle Eastern scratches.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:30pm EDT

Jaw Lesson
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

7:30pm EDT

Destrophy
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:30pm - 8:15pm EDT
Nokia Theater 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:30pm EDT

Matt Mayes
Backbeat post-folk bluegrass alluding to "
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:45pm EDT

CALLmeKAT
Wooly cabaret-style ditties and hauntingly sweet refrains from an effervescent songbird.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:45pm - 8:15pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:45pm EDT

Skibunny
Femme DJs and remixers doing sexy spacey dance music.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:45pm EDT

Suckers
A landscape of instrument-swapping musicians, combining pop, noise, psychedelia and folk.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:45pm EDT

Tony Castles
Lo-fi, garage rock with unexpectedly smooth, fluttery vocals providing a clash of moods that is uncomfortable perfect.
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

7:50pm EDT

Freddie Gibbs
Thursday October 22, 2009 7:50pm - 8:10pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

DJ Avi Roig (It's A Trap)
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

The Hush Now
Want harmonies? They got tons. Dreamy, upbeat and breezy options are all available.
http://www.thehushnow.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Antarctic
Frenetic instrumental rock with bucking guitar solos and clicky rhythmic touches.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Chuck Mosley
Music pioneer pounding out old school hard-rock stomps with a fresh rap-metal twist.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Paleo
Nomadic and austere folk rock suitable for rattletrap basement parties.
http://www.myspace.com/paleo
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

The Binary Marketing Show
Experimental rock strengthened with electronic polyrhythmic percussion and off-kilter vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Amber Rubarth
Candid girlish confessions dowsed in humor and poetry delivered by strong female vocals.
http://www.amberrubarth.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

At Versaris
These guys rap in Catalan, but you will understand the vibe.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Best Man
Complex mix of elegant orchestral arrangements and ambient folk pop.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Black Swan Green
Sleepy, majestic rock with jangling guitar work and reverb-laden choral tune-ups.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Drunken Barn Dance
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Elodie O
Slick female-fonted electro-pop.
http://www.elodieo.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Flying Machines
Jaunty, energetic classic rock/power-pop with a strong guitar presence and soaring male vocals from New York's own.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Grammar
Baroque pop group light on the Baroque, heavy on the pop. Think xylophones.
http://www.myspace.com/grammarmusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Kim Taylor
Breathy-voiced, harmony-happy, mostly acoustic singer/songwriter with a sorrowful lyrical bent.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Patrick Watson
Exquisite indie-folk with gently unfolding arrangements, wispy vocals and delicate finger picking.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

RUBIK
Energetic art-pop with dreamy vocals that bubbles and expands with unpredictable spits of force.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Union Pool 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Sara Haze
Moody yet unpretentious rising star singer/songwriter with one foot in 1970s Laurel Canyon pop.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Small Black
Multi-layered dream-pop combines programmed tones into a beautiful, indecipherable melee.
http://www.myspace.com/smallblacksounds
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Special Guest
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Spiral Beach
Seductive, tightly-wound post-punk featuring new wave keyboards and chanted vocals.
http://www.spiralbeach.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Suzannah Johannes
A charming chanteuse bathing in a melancholic summer ambience.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Tall Tall Trees
It's impossible not to smile at this band's pop driven folk tunes.
http://www.myspace.com/talltalltreees
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

The Frontier Brothers
Punkish space-rockers with affection for pure "
http://www.myspace.com/thefrontierbrothers
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

The Press
Simultaneously chaotic and controlled, foot-stomping rock with surprisingly complex arrangements.
http://www.myspace.com/thepress
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Unicycle Loves You
Uptempo, friendly pop that could double as the soundtrack for a local circus.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Via Tania
Breathy female vocals that feel at home whether backed by misty dream-pop or bluesy soul.
http://www.viatania.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Kosha Dillz
Quirky, well-written hip-hop with whose high production value disguises just how fun it really is.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 9:40pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Vertical Horizon
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Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Hiro Ballroom @ The Maritime Hotel 371 W. 16th St. (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Holy Ghost!
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 4:00am EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

James Murphy and Pat Mahoney (Special Disco Version)
Genre-spanning floor-filling LCD mastermind.
http://www.myspace.com/lcdsoundsystem
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 4:00am EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Shit Robot
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 4:00am EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Still Going
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 4:00am EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

YACHT
Spastic, hard-edged electro-pop.
http://www.myspace.com/yacht
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 4:00am EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:15pm EDT

Pill
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:15pm - 8:35pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:15pm EDT

Chen Lo
Nostalgic urban rapped hip-hop with undertones of nouveau-riche lounge.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:15pm EDT

Seventh Void
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Nokia Theater 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:15pm EDT

Spottiswoode
A mixture of bastardized sea shanties crossed with cabaret and epic rock.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:15pm EDT

Lynch feat. Jim Loughlin of moe.
Jam band in touch with their funkier side shades into hip-hop.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:15pm - 9:30pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Francis
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

The Bongos
Toe-tapping rock that is at times either sunnily affable or infectiously danceable from early "
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Maxwell's 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Bottle Up and Go
Loud, raw, perfect bluesy mess. Their talent is as undeniable as their energy.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:10pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Yes Giantess
A lo-fi dance party with chilled out synth-pop and sweet choruses.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:10pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Bobby Long
Blues-hugging country delivered with acoustic intimacy.
http://www.myspace.com/musicbobbylong
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Lowry
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:30pm EDT

Tandy
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:40pm EDT

Brandon Hines
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:40pm - 9:15pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

Electro Morocco & Dreams in Static
Staccato, Middle-Eastern rhythms rendered with classic rock instrumentation.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

FOUND
Smooth, competent folktronica with equal parts glitch and rock with calm,flowing male vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

Holy Sons
Slow creaking emotion-filled music that grinds along dragging lazily plucked guitar strings and echoing harmonics.
http://www.holysons.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

Kill Kill Kill
Hard rock/art-rock sensibility with emo vocals and long spacey instrumental passages.
http://www.myspace.com/k1llk1llk1ll
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

Spanish Prisoners
Dream-pop with wiry guitar effects and echo vocals.
http://www.spanishprisoners.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

The Bronzed Chorus
Energetic instrumental rock, sometimes meditative, sometimes exploding with wild guitar riffs.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:45pm EDT

We're Pregnant
Inspired by the ruminations and quatrains of Thomas Beattie, this is new womb rock on an entirely infantile level. Alice Cooper says dead babies can take care of themselves; they can headbang too.
Thursday October 22, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

DJ Lydia Kellam (The Swedebeat)
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Jern Eye
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Subplots
All the traditional rock sounds reworked to project more of a sultry jazz or blues feel.
http://www.myspace.com/subplots
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:40pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Golden Silvers
Smooth nonstop dance music feeding off influences from a whole variety of genres and decades.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

The Sea
Tough and punchy hard rock with a twist of reggae for good measure straight from the UK.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Thomas Truax
Covering songs from David Lynch's soundtracks - melodious and melancholic.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Alec Ounsworth
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah frontman's folksy acoustic project with guitar, keyboards, and yodel-esque vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Annie And the Beekeepers
Acoustic guitar and strings backing wistful but dark lyrics and slightly countrified female vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Arpline
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Beep Beep
Quirky math rock that feels like an acid trip with an awesome rhythm section.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Dead Men Dreaming
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Nokia Theater 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Diehard
Abrasive lo-fi noise punk skating on nasally sermons and primitive beats.
http://www.myspace.com/twobears
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Ethan Lipton
A suprisingly happy medium between jazz, country, blues and folk placed in the lounge act setting.
http://www.ethanlipton.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Grand Analog
A funky mix of electro and dub places this genre bending hip-hop group a cut above the rest.
http://www.myspace.com/grandanalog
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Hawk and Dove
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

La Melodia
Warm, soulful bass, sharp beats, topped by a fast-flowing female MC.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Lightning Love
Quintessential quirky and self-absorbed college rock trio.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Migu
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Paper Airplane
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Pocketknife
Circus cabaret meets robotic dancehall for midnight bouts on the disco floor.
http://www.myspace.com/pocketknifesongs
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

pow wow!
Retro yearnings '60s Pop-Art show up in this quartet's droning harmonies and guitar jangle.
http://www.myspace.com/powwownyc
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Regia
Intimate singer/songwriter with Britpop leanings and unique vocal phrasings.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

REGO
Folksy/alt-country band featuring Rebecca Rego's lovely vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/regorego
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Sgt Dunbar and the Hobo Banned
Psychedelic Eastern European folkflavored collective that defies further classification.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Shaka Ponk
Techno rockers remember they share a universe with mall punks and old disco LPs.
http://www.myspace.com/shakaponk
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt
Slightly loopy piano-based pop, with electronic flourishes and chanted vocals. Accessorized with party.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

The Idle Hands
A pop-punk band with fast, cheerful drums, distorted guitar, and aloof Irish accented vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Timber Timbre
Minimalist lounge tune vocalist from the "
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Union Pool 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

Tina Brown & Pimp Ninja
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

You, You're Awesome
Melodious and pastel colored groovecentric electro-pop with experimental flourishes.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:00pm EDT

DJ Keelay
Smooth hip-hop with funky samples for summer afternoons.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:15pm EDT

Bloodgroup
A high-energy electro indie group with sexy, breathy vocals and a call to dance.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:15pm EDT

Casxio
Soul inspired funk against danceable synths and dirty bass guitar.
http://www.casxio.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:15pm EDT

Delorean
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:15pm EDT

Suckers
A landscape of instrument-swapping musicians, combining pop, noise, psychedelia and folk.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:20pm EDT

Camp Lo
Bouncy hip-hop with mean synths and solid beats.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:20pm - 9:50pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Illa J & Frank Nitt
Two hip-hop masters keep it classy and downtempo.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Sofia Talvik
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Dinosaur Feathers
Shambling indie rock peppered with twee harmonies and electronic effects.
http://www.myspace.com/dinosaurfeathers
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Computer Perfection
Tender, sundrenched tunes wrapped in an ever so blissful psychedelic package.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

drugdealer
Manic noise band with experimental jams that you can groove to.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

HO-AG
Four-piece rock with ominous lyrics and spookily harmonized vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Knives Everywhere
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

So Many Wizards
Lots of lo-fi keyboards and a folk spirit.
http://www.myspace.com/somanywizards
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Dolorean
Mellow singer/songwriter relies on minimal instrumentation for bittersweet songs about love and death.
http://www.myspace.com/doloreanmusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Kasey Anderson
Alt-country singer/songwriter with easygoing style and eye for detail in songs.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:30pm EDT

Break Science feat. Adam Deitch
Polished programming and live instruments interweaving a digital mesh of hip-hop, funk, and house.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:45pm EDT

General Fiasco
Young trio recalls the bright, bouncy, post-punk Celtic rock of the early "
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:45pm EDT

Goldhawks
Peppy, slightly punkish power-pop with a sensitive side.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:45pm EDT

Paul Wallfisch
Solo piano stylings from the leader of sinister gypsy-style group, Botanica.
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

9:45pm EDT

We Should Be Dead
Two boys, two girls, fuzzy guitars, danceable hooks, solid dance rock.
http://www.weshouldbedead.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

2am Club
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:20pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

DJ Lydia Kellam (The Swedebeat)
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Finale
Brooding vocal street-hop.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Hunter Valentine
Rebellious, up-beat, all-girl band with spunk and a Janis Joplin-inspired voice.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:40pm EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

The Antlers
This trio's sound trickles, drones and croons.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:40pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

The Postmarks
Upbeat and inscrutable dream-popvocals and cascading "wall of sound"
http://www.thepostmarks.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

A Million Years
Punk-funk songwriting with vaguely operatic, lush vocal melodies, and sensible pop songwriting.
http://www.amillionyears.net
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Ambulance LTD
Rhythmic indie-pop with a funky, chilled-out side and evocative melodies.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Chris Bathgate
Bittersweet and mellow croons from a somber folk songster constructing crestfallen Americana.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Christopher Chu (Morning Benders)
Solo project from The Morning Benders' frontman.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Classified
Speedy bass rhymes bouncing off anthemic loops and expansive sample remixes.
http://www.myspace.com/hiphopclassified
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Coolooloosh
Flowing rap rhymes meet R&B/soul with a bit of klezmer thrown in.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Das Racist
Not your run-of-the-mill hip-hop group. Humorous lyrics set to eclectic beats.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Deleted Scenes
Reverbed Americana anchored by dub and dance-pop flourishes.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Elsinore
Alt-rock with military drum maneuvers and beautiful, searching pop melodies.
http://www.myspace.com/elsinoremusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Free Energy
Prudent cowbells and snotty vocals cruising around on a Saturday night.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Hunters
A mix of punk, ska, hardcore and lots of passion.
http://www.myspace.com/thehunters
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Janel and Anthony
Avant-garde duo keen on ambient folk and brilliant composition.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

mynameisjohnmichael
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Pink Noise
Art-rock quartet with industrial influences and strong female vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Sleeping in the Aviary
A fierce blend of leathery, distorted folkpunk and bristling garage rock.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Still Life Still
Aloof indie-dream-rock.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Union Pool 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Sweet Fanny Adams
Dirty, swaggering rock "
http://www.myspace.com/sweetfannyadamsmusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

The Shackeltons
Echoing alt-rock playing to a hometown superstar feel for the local dive.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Type O Negative
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Nokia Theater 1515 Broadway (at 44th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Uninhabitable Mansions
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

UUVVWWZ
Brash, punky avant-garde quartet sneer over off-kilter melodies.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

Warpaint
John Frusciante-endorsed Ethereal quartet revels in atmospheric, mournful dream-pop.
http://www.myspace.com/worldwartour
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

The Bongos
Toe-tapping rock that is at times either sunnily affable or infectiously danceable from early "
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Maxwell's 1039 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ
  Showcase, Thursday

10:00pm EDT

The Answering Machine
Jumpy Britpop tailor-made for a roomful of pogoing.
http://www.theansweringmachine.net
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:00pm - Saturday October 24, 2009 11:00pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:15pm EDT

Cinemechanica
Hard rock combined with experimental guitar harmonies and hoarse, shoutedvocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:15pm EDT

Descender
Angularly aggressive hardcore that takes an abrasive shape on purpose.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:15pm EDT

Exit Music
Brooding, atmos-fueled slow rock with well-articulated texturization.
http://www.myspace.com/thedeclineofthewest
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:15pm EDT

Meeting of Important People
Jangly indie-pop that combines bubblegum-esque energy with dark but enthusiastically delivered lyrics.
http://www.myspace.com/meetingofimportantpeople
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:15pm EDT

Oh Fortuna
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Moonbabies
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Oddisee
Confident hip-hop with jazzy breakbeats and soulful throwbacks.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Theophilus London
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Jessie Rose Trip
Reggae-tinged neo-soul with upbeat rhythms showcasing vibrant female vocals.
www.myspace.com/thejessierosetrip
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:10pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Nick Howard
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:10pm EDT
Crash Mansion 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

The Minutes
Sleek and sinewy new wave rock "
http://www.myspace.com/theminutesireland
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:10pm EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

David J w/ members of Botanica (Halloween set feat. covers & Bauhaus songs)
Experimental textured pop-folk with fleeting references to gypsy jazz.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Mumford & Sons
Rural-sounding stripped down acoustic folk inspired rock.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:25pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Chip Robinson
Twangy highway-driving bar rock courting the hoarse mummers of acoustic country balladry.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:30pm EDT

Chris Denny and The Natives
Smokey Americana alt-rock with a sweet quivering melodic sensibility.
http://www.myspace.com/christopherdenny
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

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
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Blue Note 131 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:45pm EDT

Lana Del Rey
Drifting, hazy ballads sketched by husky vocals and framed with immaculate, minimalist arrangements.
http://www.myspace.com/lizzygrant
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:45pm EDT

The Fire & Reason
Dancefloor-ready electroclash with extra heavy beats.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

10:45pm EDT

Bear Hands
Manipulated guitars create a solid wall behind aggressive, yelped vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 10:45pm - 11:40pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

DJ Babak. Adam Tensta
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Norwood 241 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Kam Moye aka Supastition
A smooth combination of quick, biting raps and a classic hip-hop rhythm.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Pet Ghost Project
An experimental band with a lo-fi sound that grates and rasps beneath gliding harmonies.
http://www.petghostproject.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The Teenage Prayers
Sweltering and brazen garage blues throwback with a healthy dose of handclaps and sing-along choruses.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Arabrot
Hardcore shading into Scandinavian metal featuring falsetto vocals and a bit of screaming.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

So Many Dynamos
Aggressive, bass-driven rock with an emphasis on rhythm and a hooky, intellectual bent.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Voices Voices
Hypnotic ambient experimental soundscape. Part feeling, part sound.
http://www.myspace.com/wearevoicesvoices
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - 11:45pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Alfaress
Afrobeat hip-hop meets disco and a few modern rap samples in Arabic.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Army Navy
Power pop, raging with playful energy, is subdued by a slight whine in the vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Black Taxi
Indie update of a barbershop quartet enamored of surf and ska.
http://www.myspace.com/blacktaximusic
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Brighton MA
Psychedelic folk rock that occasionally dissipates into appropriately Southern alt-country.
http://www.brightonma.net
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

EOTO
An eclectic fusion of crackling electronic soundscapes and jam band boogies.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Gordon Voidwell
Funky new wave electro dripping with all the classic keyboard bleeps and bloops.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

GunFight!
Quickstep rowdy country rock quartet.
http://www.myspace.com/gunfightband
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Hockey
Spazzy pop with an '80s bent and self aware lyrics.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Jets Overhead
A strong and steady rhythm section supports delicate guitar flourishes.
http://www.jetsoverhead.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Kittens Ablaze
Punk-rock songwriting with alt-country instrumentation and pop sensibilities
http://www.kittensablaze.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Little Teeth
Three indie-folk anarchists experiment with dramatic singalongs and antique syths.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Marcellus Hall
Former Railroad Jerk and White Hassle songwriter keeps his harmonica handy.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Old Canes
Folksy, Americana band with mellow but lively songs and unhurried vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Robbers On High Street
Smart lo-fi indie rock with a nod to "
http://www.robbersonhighstreet.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Shilpa Ray
Rough and abrasive murder ballads meet swinging funk guitars.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The Americans
Boy/girl vocals find motown style harmonies with a little help from a roaring brass section.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The Frontier Ruckus
Folksy quintet updates bluegrass for the milieu of exurban sprawl.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The Mieka Canon
Visceral singer/songwriter rocks with inspirational melodies and hard rocking arrangements.
http://www.myspace.com/mieka
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The National Reserve
Alt-country folk treated with steady Southern rock influences.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The River Raid
Pounding drums, snarling vocals and grimy guitars lead the assault.
http://www.myspace.com/riverraid
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

The States
An unconventional line-up with razoredge rock and inventive songwriting.
http://http://www.myspace.com/thestatesonline
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Zeus
Happily sun-warped pop that dips its toes into the blue ocean of indie bliss.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Union Pool 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Secret Comedy Central Comedians
Expect to receive a case of the funnies from Comedy Central's finest.
http://www.comedycentral.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:00am EDT
Comix 353 West 14th St. @ Hudson St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Busta Rhymes
Gritty New York hip-hop delivered with patented unhinged energy and swaggering smile.
http://www.bustarhymes.com/
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

D.I.T.C.
When it comes to the search for fresh beats, hip-hop archeologists Diggin' in the Crates leave no stone unturned.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

DJ A -Trak
The DJ king will make you hear the bass.You will say "
http://www.myspace.com/djatrak
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

DJ Craze
Freestyle big-beat lazer electronica with an intuative hip-hop influence.
http://www.djcraze.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Rahzel & DJ JS 1
Human machine beatboxer Rahzel goes head-to-head with turntable master DJ JS-1.
http://www.myspace.com/therealrahzelpage
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Sadat X
Serious hip-hop with concrete-heavy beats.
http://www.myspace.com/sadatx
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

Styles P & DJ Green Lantern
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:00pm EDT

X-Ecutioners
These turntablism extraordinaires showcase hip-hop with next-level DJ skills and showmanship.
http://www.myspace.com/thexecutioners
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:00pm - Friday October 23, 2009 2:30am EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:10pm EDT

Big Sean
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:10pm - 11:30pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:10pm EDT

Alyson Greenfield
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:10pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Crash Mansion 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:15pm EDT

Crash & Burn
Punk rockabily-core after fifteen energy drinks.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:15pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:15pm EDT

Super Extra Bonus Party
The 9 members of Super Extra Bonus Party have used approximately 219 meters of guitar string, 43 drum sticks, 87 AAA batteries and 57 meters of phono cable thus far in their collective career. In May 2007 the band released their debut album "
http://www.superextrabonusparty.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:15pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:15pm EDT

Youth Group
Earnest, literate indie rock with a gentle side (reassuing lyrics) plus elegant production.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:15pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:25pm EDT

The Temper Trap
Big, anthemic guitar rock tailor-made for stadiums and arenas.
http://www.thetempertrap.net
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:25pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:20am EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Trinity (A.G., Sadat X, DJ Jab)
Hip-hop royalty brings the noise.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - 11:55pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Mike Posner
Breathy-voiced hip-hop combined with R&B-derived melodies and acoustic elements.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Semaj
Smooth poetic rhymes backed by a 7-piece band, a little hip-hop, soul and rock blended up.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Your Nature
Ethereal pop/rock with vaporous vocals, rock-steady drums and spiraling guitar lines.
http://www.myspace.com/yournature
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:15am EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Deer Tick
Beer-battered alt-country with perfectly raspy, bourbon-soaked lyrics and vocals.
http://www.deertickmusic.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:30pm EDT

Nate Schweber
NY Times journalist and singer for rootsy/Americana band New Heathens goes solo.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:30pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:45pm EDT

Andy J Gallagher
Gloriously scattershot punk and clever songwriting, served with a sneer.
http://www.andyjgallagher.com
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:45pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:45pm EDT

Decapitado
Chaotic rock with the amps cranked to 11 and the distortion to at least 15.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:45pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:45pm EDT

The Polyamorous Affair
Minutely programmed, highly danceable electro from a duo who are probably sexier than you.
http://www.myspace.com/thepolyamorousaffair
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:45pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:45pm EDT

Male Bonding
A raucous mix of surf guitars, jackhammer drums, and stadium-chant vocals.
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:45pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:40am EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

11:55pm EDT

Tanya Morgan
You probably thought Tanya Morgan was a singer/songwriter. Weren't you surprised to discover it was a conscious rap trio
Thursday October 22, 2009 11:55pm - Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday
 
Friday, October 23
 

12:00am EDT

Goon Squad
Cut and dry pop-rock peppered with retro and electro elements.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 12:40am EDT
Rebel 251 W. 30th St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

The Star Department
A jazzed-up take on post punk and new wave complete with the emotionally delivered vocals and horn accents.
http://www.myspace.com/thestardepartment
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 12:40am EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Kirstan Dehan
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 12:45am EDT
Crash Mansion 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Black Tie Party
Garage punk, an upbeat drum, and a protesting and raucous voice.
http://www.myspace.com/theblacktiepartyny
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

BM LINX
Riff-heavy guitar rock set against electric undertones and sweaty vocals.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Corto Maltese
Quizzical Italian ska-fusion with latin overtones.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Earatik Statik
Legends in underground hip-hop, these MCs focus on lyrics and stellar sound.
http://www.myspace.com/earatikstatik
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Elliott Brood
Raspy, sweaty, whiskey soaked "death country"
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Hollerado
Bouyant indie rock with driving percussion and relentless guitars.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Union Pool 484 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Local Natives
Soaring vocal melodies and a flawless blend of folk and indie rock.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Nomadic Massive
Rough multilingual rhymes over a complex layer of organic beats.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
92Y Tribeca 200 Hudson St. (near Canal St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Orenda Fink
Lovely, lilting folk vocals done with spacey atmospheric backing.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Pomegranates
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Bell House 149 7th St., Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Priestess
Slightly demonic rock that lays down bitchin' guitar solos and lets down its long hair.
http://www.myspace.com/priestessband
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Shaky Hands
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

The King Left
College-minted indie quartet expanding beyond initial Brit-rock well with a fuller range and high-energy performance.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

The Past Times
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

DJ Nikodemus & guests
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - 4:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:00am EDT

Reid Paley
Organic revivalist guitar rock "
Friday October 23, 2009 12:00am - Saturday October 24, 2009 1:00am EDT
Delancey (Upstairs) 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:15am EDT

The Constellations
Electronic cabaret rock with slurred, burly vocals and disco rhythms.
http://www.myspace.com/constellationsatl
Friday October 23, 2009 12:15am - 1:00am EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:30am EDT

Corridor
Dischordant shoegaze accompanied by trippy and masterful guitar stylings.
http://www.myspace.com/eastcorridor
Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am - 1:15am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:30am EDT

Ben Wildenhaus
Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:30am EDT

Souls Of Mischief
Golden-era underground hip-hop that retains a reliable rolling boom-bap.
Friday October 23, 2009 12:30am - 1:30am EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:45am EDT

Stephanie Carlin
Friday October 23, 2009 12:45am - 1:15am EDT
Crash Mansion 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:45am EDT

Dark Room Notes
Bracing dance-pop framed by breathy vocals, bouncy synths, gorgeous hooks.
http://www.darkroomnotes.com
Friday October 23, 2009 12:45am - 1:30am EDT
Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery @ Bleecker St, New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

12:45am EDT

Special Guests
Friday October 23, 2009 12:45am - 1:40am EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

1:00am EDT

Choir of Young Believers
Glacial Danish indie-pop awash with synths, acoustic instrumentation and sub-aquatic harmonies.
Friday October 23, 2009 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

1:00am EDT

Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
Rootsy folk gets in touch with its effectspedals and plenty of reverb.
Friday October 23, 2009 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

1:00am EDT

Sean Bones
Reggae/dancehall inspired rhythms with a Caribbean feeling and an urban flare.
Friday October 23, 2009 1:00am - 2:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

1:15am EDT

My Other Friend
Friday October 23, 2009 1:15am - 2:00am EDT
Crash Mansion 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

1:15am EDT

Warpaint
John Frusciante-endorsed Ethereal quartet revels in atmospheric, mournful dream-pop.
http://www.myspace.com/worldwartour
Friday October 23, 2009 1:15am - 2:00am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY
  Showcase, Thursday

8:00pm EDT

Bobby Brown
Hip-hop and R&B that you're intimately familiar with.
http://www.bobbybrownonline.com
Friday October 23, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
  Showcase, Thursday
 
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