Friday March 20 - The Ting Tings - 9:30 ClubThis Friday, The Ting Tings will once again embrace D.C. with their 2-piece prowess. Though they have very few songs to play, with one LP of 10 tracks, they are sure to put on a fun show. I especially look forward to hearing Fruit Machine and Great DJ live. That's Not My Name happens to be my favorite track, but it is definitely wearing out its welcome on the club speakers (and I am guilty of loving the L.A. Riots remix). This show should have a fun, mixed crowd, and the energy should be just enough to translate into a fun after-evening, especially being Friday. A totally valid kickoff to the insanity that will be make me Spring Concert Cunt '09.
Sunday March 22 - Bloc Party - 9:30 ClubOn Sunday, Bloc Party will grace the stage of 9:30 with its brand of sonic-laden dance-punk, and its rabble of a following. Bloc Party, not especially known for a great show, is still highly anticipated by yours truly, as I have yet to experience them live. I especially look forward to hearing new tracks like Ion Square, Your Visits Are Getting Shorter and Ares. The old favorites, like Banquet, Like Eating Glass, and Helicopter are sure to get me pushing people around, no matter how good or bad the live translation. Finally, something that does not suck on a Sunday. Take that Jesus.
Monday March 23 - Cut Copy - 9:30 Club They are a decent band that returns again (3rd time in about a year), so I am not attending. I am sure they will sound great, and the teens will hop about to them. But, this ex-teen will be saving his energy for what looks to be an insane schedule. Let your lights and music shine, Aussies.
Tuesday March 24 - Britney Spears - Verizon CenterSay what you may, but I look forward to seeing how much of a spectacle this show will be. I accidentally double booked (read below) myself, and must see this show, as it was a gift. So, I am sending Lt. Lush to see and review the Friendly Fires/White Lies show at Black Cat. Madame Spears is sure to create a fun time, and I look forward to her vocoder and pasties. Another boost is that the opening Pussycat Dolls, whose front lady can actually sing, are supposed to put on a good show. I look forward to hearing the former's Do Something, Breathe on Me, and the latter's When I Grow Up. America: where dreams come true, no matter how much your pussy is hanging out.
Tuesday March 24 - Friendly Fires/White Lies - Black CatFriendly Fires is a great new band with some stellar tunes, including Paris and On Board. White Lies is the most hyped pre-LP band since Hot Hot Heat of '02. The latter delivered in a good way with Make Up the Breakdown. Let us see if White Lies can do the same. Their first hit, Death, is especially good. I impore anyone to listen to that track, as well as its Crystal Castles remix. I am sure Lt. Lush will have a lot to say about these bands when he returns from the show. Now, I just have to get rid of my ticket and cry a little... and then go get drunk enough to scream like I have a training bra, at the Verizon Center. Hooray!
Here's to reviewing and experiencing the best acts in the world... I hope. Next, for April, we have Lady Gaga, The Presets, Mates of State, Ra Ra Riot, Ladytron and The Faint. All very exciting.
The show schedule is to the right ---->
-the Majr
2 comments:
I won't be able to attend, but A.C. Newman from the New Pornographers is at the Black Cat this evening (wed. the 18th) and Say Hi (formerly Say Hi to Your Mom) is at the Black Cat next Thursday (the 26th....) I have both of their new CD's and their older ones, and enjoy them both.
That's awesome. the new pornographers put on a great show, so I can only imagine what his side project will be like.
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