Concert Picks: The Dutchess and the Duke, Sainthood Reps, Railcars…
By Lindsey Darden
“Back to reality”, so says the work week. After the inconsistency of the holiday schedule we’re back into the groove of things, and so are you. Your reward for making it through the first full week of 2010 lies in our concert picks below…
- The Dutchess and the Duke | Friday, January 8 | 7:30 pm | $10 | 21+ | Mercury Lounge, New York, NY – Map | Working the folk rock genre a la The Mamas and the Papas with an indie twist, the Seattle, Wash.,-based duo will be promoting their sophomore album Sunset / Sunrise; with Medication – Buy Tickets
- Golden Animals | Friday, January 8 | 8:30 pm | $7 | 21+ | Spaceland, Los Angeles, CA – Map | Mixing up classic rock themes with punk rock, surf rock, and some interjected psychadelics, the sunny Southern California-based twosome knows how to take things up a notch then lower it drastically without skimping on the energy. With Allah Las, Kinch, and Jeffertiti’s Nile – For ticket information, call (323) 661-4380.
- Sainthood Reps | Saturday, January 9 | 8:00 pm | $10 | 21+ | Pianos, New York, NY – Map | The New York-based indie rock group – a branching off of bands Brand New and Weed Hounds – will be wrapping up their winter tour. With Caspian, EMOK, and Down to a Sunless Sea – Buy Tickets, or call (212) 505-3733.
- Railcars | Saturday, January 9 | 9:00 pm | $5 | Echo Curio, Los Angeles, CA – Map | Experimental rock with a lot of electronica, the sole member of the San Francisco project – Aria Jalali has recorded a number of EPs and is currently working on covering Kate Bush’s 1985 album, Hounds of Love, and he’s asking your help. He’s already covered “Dreams” by The Cranberries, among original works; consider this show a rather generous preview - With Tan Dollar, Italic Indians and Weed Diamond – For ticket/admission information, call (213) 977-1279.
- Das Boton | Sunday, January 9 | 9:00 pm | $8 | Hideout, Chicago, IL – Map | If you missed them last week due to your New Year’s weekend hangover, never fear – they’ll be keeping the venue warm all winter. With The Lanterns and Blasted Diplomat – Buy Tickets
Now that you know our picks for the weekend – what are yours?
Photo by Andrew Waits
