In another universe, Neumos could have easily been named something elseand for one night, it essentially will be. For a show themed around graphic novel Shinjuku, illustrated by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano and authored by Christopher Mink Morrison, the club will transform into one of the books central locations, Poppiescomplete with costumed actors and a signing by Mink himself. The benefit concert for local charity-focused nonprofit Noise For The Needy is headlined by the Grammy-nominated Tom Holkenborg, better known as Dutch electronic artist Junkie XL, whose remix catalog touches on the works of pop acts like Britney Spears and Elvis and has been featured in video games from The Sims to Need For Speed. The bill also includes by Capitol Hills hell-raising hipster-hoppers Mad Rad, playing their last show before Mays Sasquatch! Music Festival. With Truckasaurus, Seattle Konkon Taiko. NICK FELDMAN
Thu., March 10, 8 p.m., 2011
