Oct. 12-18, 2005
Wednesday, October 12
Coheed and Cambria + the Blood Brothers + Dredg + Mewithoutyou
Each of these bands obliterate the staleness of emo with impressive experimentation, from C&C's fourth installment in their proggy opus, Good Apollo . . . , to mewithoutyou's almost Rodan-like, naked intensity. Showbox, 7:30 p.m. $20 adv./$22
The Killers
Their 15 minutes aren't up just yet, but whether they spend their sophomore advance making something as decent as Hot Fuss or blow it on expensive suits and champagne remains to be seen. KeyArena, 305 Harrison St., 684-7202, $27.50/$33.75
Martha Wainwright
Every bit as nettled, mouthy, and, most importantly, talented, as her older brother Rufus, Martha Wainwright sings like she has all day to do it. Stretching out her sultry sentences and then snapping back in half the time, Martha has a style of her own. Sarah Blasko opens. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $12 adv./$14
Scream Club
Oly's Scream Club's smug, half-assed "rap" should stay in the dorm rooms, but that won't stop white-belters from feigning enjoyment at this show. NRDLNGR, the Nachos, New Grey Area, and the Bobcats open. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $6
Thursday, October 13
Against Me!
The Florida folk-punk band who once encouraged throwing bricks through Starbucks' windows returns to lead us sheep in the riotous chant—with the Expoxies, the Soviettes, and Smoke or Fire—headlining one of the rowdiest, sing-alongiest shows of the year, guaranteed. Neumo's, 7 p.m. $12
Soft
A big ol' evening of soft-rock covers and karaoke, put on by the Withholders, featuring SW contributor Chris Lorraine, who play along with Dear John Letters, Braden Blake, Math and Physics Club, the Hot Rollers, and Joe Howe. Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m. $7
Friday, October 14
The Bourbonites + Memphis Radio Kings
The Bourbonites can't decide if they "play rock and think country" or the inverse, but either way it's a winning combination, evoking Wilco without the ginormous ego-stroking. Memphis Radio Kings mix gospel and punk into the equation equally well. With Grown Up Trouble. High Dive, 9 p.m. $7
E-40
The Oakland rap legend has a local connection or two—he's worked with Seattle production comer Jake One—but you don't need any excuse to see a master at work. Bosko, Cool Nutz and Maniac Lok, E-Dawg, Unexpected Arrival, Mr. Benjamin, and Wise One open. Neumo's, 8 p.m. $20 adv./$25
Gov't Mule + Moe.
Warren Haynes' post-Allmans guitar trio does jam-banding right—songs, solos that wail even when they wander, a rhythm section that rocks. Moe. are less adept at this but still have their hearts in the right place. Showbox, 8 p.m. $32.50 adv./$35
Junior P + Danny Ital
There's a couple great reggae weeklies in town, and here's a chance to catch some young guns from Jamaica, St. Croix, and environs, along with MC Bones and the Rastafari Nyahbinghi Drummers. Cafe Ibex, 3219 MLK Jr. Way S., 326-9015, 9 p.m. $12
Kinski + Green Milk From the Planet Orange
When Sub Pop was honored by the Recording Academy recently, Kinski made one of the cheekiest moves at the gala, performing a tribute to the Dwarves for a majority of suits. Their right-on humor and rock ferocity is matched by GMFTPO, AKA Japan's Mars Volta. Funhouse, 9:30 p.m. $8
Genitorturers
For over a decade these industrial rockers, led by blond bombshell Gen, have been "preaching to the perverted" and scaring Lords of Acid fans. Tonight they play early for the kids who can't get into Dildo 101 at Babeland (with Charlie Drown), and with Beautiful Creatures for the rest of us. Fenix, 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. $15 adv./$18
The Stereo Future + Mono in VCF + Black Nite Crash + the Reluctants
TSF's Nick Kamuda recently brought Japanese sensations the Pillows and the Noodles to town, so catch his band's poppy goodness—as well as the others—before they take advantage of their connections and head to Tokyo this fall. Crocodile Cafe, 9 p.m. $5
Saturday, October 15
Blood Moon Eve: A Celebration of All Things Dark
Best known for its DJ nights, Lo_Fi is, by name, a performance gallery: hence local arts org the Cabiri's production of Blood Moon, which involves "Transylvanian hoedown" band Ensemble Sub Masa, the experimental Midnight on Europa, DJs Catherinna and Kaosqueen, aerialists and you—preferably dressed as a villain. Lo_Fi Performance Gallery, 9 p.m. $10
Brooks & Dunn + Big & Rich + the Warren Brothers
Male country duos rule. The headliners have done great work, but it's the second-billed that should provide the fireworks, especially now that they have a second album coming out. White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road, Auburn, 206-628-0888, 7 p.m. $29–$53.75
Harvey Danger + the Lashes
Two college-rocky local fixtures support good new releases—in Harvey Danger's case, one you can download free if you like, though that hasn't (and won't) stopped anyone from picking up the physical object, especially locally. Crocodile Cafe, 9 p.m. $10 adv./$12
The Hold Steady + the Constantines
SEE CD REVIEWS (Constantines) AND CD-R GO! (Hold Steady), P. 51. Neumo's, 8 p.m. $10 adv./$12
Opeth + Pelican
The co-headliners are responsible for two of the best metal albums of the year, Opeth's Ghost Reveries and Pelican's The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw. Fireball Ministry opens. El Corazon, 7 p.m. $20 adv./$23 Pelican also play Electric Heavyland, 252 N.E. 45th St., 206-545-2800, at 6 p.m. Free
Rosie Thomas (CD release)
Thomas' just-released If Songs Could Be Held, her third for Sub Pop, is predictably twee, but its inspired emoting should resonate nicely in this intimate venue. Triple Door, 8 p.m. $12 Also October 21 at Easy Street Records Queen Anne, 6 p.m. Free
Son of Rose + Wyndel Hunt + Tyler Potts
Pray for an overcast, rainy Saturday. This showcase of artists on local label Dragon's Eye—minimal and mostly analog electronic composers—is going to sound perfect with a warm cup of joe. DJ Starterkit spins between sets. All City Coffee, 125 Prefontaine Pl. S., 652-8331, 4 p.m. Free
Wolf Eyes + Pruriant + Chris Corsano/Paul Flaugherty + Withdrawal Method
Together, Chris Corsano and Paul Flaugherty call what they play "the Hated Music." How gorgeous then that they're paired tonight with Wolf Eyes, the noisecore front-runners known for setting fire to the inside of your ears. Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m. $10 adv./12
Sunday, October 16
dios (malos)
Phil Ek had a hand in dios (malos)' self-titled debut, which is about the same tempo and timbre as anything else on The OC soundtrack they appeared on a while back. Swords and Tim Seely open. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $8
Robert Fripp
One of the most imaginative rock guitarists ever, Fripp and his bag of effects and delays can be a mesmerizing experience when left to his own devices. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, 8 p.m. $30
Wally Shoup + Chris Corsano + Paul Flaugherty
Last time New England free improv jazzcore drummer Corsano was in town, he played Wallingford with Shoup and shredder Bill Horist and evoked cartoon forest fires and film noir. With agility, speed, and restraint, Corsano scatters surreal rhythms and far-out ideas. His collaborators color outside the lines. Gallery 1412, 8 p.m. $5–$15
Monday, October 17
Superpitcher + Ada + Metope
Maybe the best electronic bill of the year: Superpitcher's Today is one of the year's best DJ-mix CDs, Ada's Blondie one of 2004's smartest single-artist discs. Metope's new one only has a couple killer cuts, but he's done good work before. Count on dancing—hard. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $10
Tuesday, October 18
Daniel Lanois + Tortoise
The ambient-esque production of the headliner helped make the '80s that much more somnambulant, an effect achieved by the openers (who will also back Lanois during his set). An inspired combination. Neumo's, 8 p.m. $10 adv./$12
Gogol Bordello
Eugene Hutz—he of the handlebar moustache and endless, ragged charisma–and his band of New York–based ex-pats put on one of the hands-down best live shows in the country. They support their terrific new Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike. Throw Rag and the Scotch Greens open. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $10 adv. All ages
McCoy Tyner
The legendary jazz pianist performs here with basssist Charnett Moffett and drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 7:30 p.m. $26.50–$28.50 Also Wed., Oct. 19–Sun., Oct. 23
UPCOMING SHOWS
Oct 19 Dar Williams + Girlyman, Moore Theatre
Oct 19 Nada Surf, Neumo's
Oct 20 ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Tractor
Oct 21–22 Sage Francis, Neumo's
Oct 21 The Posies, Neumo's
Oct 21 Bauhaus, Paramount
Oct 22 Iron and Wine + Calexico, Moore Theatre
Oct 23 David Gray, KeyArena
Oct 25 The Go! Team, Showbox
Oct 26 Foo Fighters + Weezer, KeyArena
Oct 27–28 Decemberists + Cass McCombs, Showbox
Oct 28 The Tiger Lillies, Moore Theatre
Oct 30 Rolling Stones + Mötley Crüe, KeyArena
Oct 30 Broadcast, Neumo's
Oct 30 Our Lady Peace + Augustana, Showbox
Oct 31 311, Moore Theatre
Nov 1 Metric, Crocodile Cafe
Nov 3 Paul McCartney, KeyArena
Nov 4 Bright Eyes + Sons and Daughters + Willie Mason, Moore Theatre
Nov 4 My Morning Jacket + Saul Williams, Showbox
Nov 5 Rachel's + Tristeza, Neumo's
Nov 6 Clay Aiken, McCaw Hall
Nov 7 The Magic Numbers, Crocodile
Nov 7 The Moody Blues, Paramount
Nov 7 They Might Be Giants, Moore
Nov 7 Atmosphere + Blueprint, Showbox
Nov 8 Def Leppard + Bryan Adams, Everett Events Center
Nov 8 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Benaroya Hall
Nov 8 Blues Traveler + Carbon Leaf, Showbox
Nov 8 Staind + Taproot, Paramount
Nov 9 Jethro Tull, McCaw Hall
Nov 9 Amos Lee, Showbox
Nov 9 Rob Thomas + Anna Nalick, Paramount
Nov 10 The Roots, Premier
Nov 12 Ben Lee + New Buffalo, Chop Suey
Nov 12 Broken Social Scene + Feist, Showbox
Nov 12 Henry Rollins, Moore Theatre
Nov 12 Bonnie Raitt, Paramount
Nov 12 Liz Phair, Neumo's
Nov 13 Jason Mraz + James Blunt + Tristan Prettyman, Paramount
Nov 14 The Dandy Warhols + the Out Crowd, Showbox
