January 28 - February 3
Most of the shows are on Friday this week, giving you some potentially tough choices.
Day: Friday (Feb 1)
Who: Editors with Hot Hot Heat
Where: Ogden Theater
Why: Soaring and edgy guitars layered with just enough minor chords and shadows of goth to be cool but not too depressing.
Cost: $20
Listen: Editors
OR
Day: Friday (Feb. 1)
Who: Liars
Where: The Marquis Theater
Why: Sonically impressive droning art-rock and the show I saw in 2006 at the Hi-Dive still remains in my all-time top concerts.
Cost: $12
Listen: Liars
OR
Day: Friday (Feb. 1)
Who: Talib Kweli
Where: Gothic Theater
Why: This is an MC that is cerebral and socially relevant and still manages to be cool.
Cost: $22-$24
Listen: Talib
Day: Saturday (Feb. 2)
Who: d. biddle, The Knew Dualistics
Where: Hi-Dive
Why: Every time I see these 3 bands the show just gets better and better
Cost: $6
Listen: d. biddle