Thursday, February 28, 2008

5 essential shows for March 2008

Yes, March is just bursting with concerts for the Bay Area this year. In fact, the entire spring is shaping up to be absolutely incredible. But I've decided to compile a list of the five essential shows for March. If you can, do make it to a concert every night, because there are many many out there you cannot miss.
In the mean time though, make sure to check out these wonderful performers and their stunning live shows, music, originality and all around noble greatness:

1. Why? at The Great American Music Hall on March 6th.
Why? Why? (Aaah I love that). Because we have watched him shoot up in the indie community and become a sort of living legend, something to be marveled at from afar. Except no more! You can see him up close on March 6th, if you are so lucky.

Tickets: $13
Doors @ 8, show @ 9




2. Atlas Sound at Bottom of the Hill on March 8th
The lead singer of Deerhunter's side project, Atlas Sound, could not be hotter right now, or more creatively and artisticly pleasing. The ears have not felt this kind of joy in a long time.

Tickets: $10
Doors @ 8:30, show @ 10





3. Beach House at Bottom of the Hill on March 15th
This dreamy, almost psychedelic duo of magical music makers are trance enducing, gorgeous sounding, and all around pleasing to the ears. At a chill hang out like BOTH, the music could not make a more ambient feeling. Atmospheric and eerie, expect to hear a lot from the new album as well as favorites from their self titled.

Tickets: $10 advance/$12 at the door
Doors @ 8:30, show @ 10





4. Jens Lekman at Bimbo's 365 Club on March 22nd
All I can say is, Lekman's jazzy, Frank Sinatra influenced classy ritzy music will not sound better in any other venue. Bimbo's is ideal in it's art deco furnishings. Not only that, I have heard only positive things about Mr. Lekman and his fantastic shows, how flamboyant they can become, how enganging. Try not to dance. I dare you.

BONUS! The Honeydrips, an incredible emmerging indie group, are opening.

Tickets: $18
Doors @ 8, show @ 9



5. Justice at The Concourse on March 27th
Okay so the venue blows; it cannot stop these guys from putting on an amazing show. Their album, "Cross", made it onto practically every best of 2007 list and there is a reason. And their live show only adds to the entire experience.

Tickets: $35
Doors @ 7, show @ 8






Other shows you should check out!
-The Pillows @ Slim's
-The Boredoms @ The Fillmore
-Born Ruffians @ Bottom of the Hill
-Say Hi @ Bottom of the Hill

And these...if you can get a ticket. They are in high demand.
-Explosions in the Sky @ Great American Music Hall
-Vampire Weekend @ Rickshaw Stop or The Independent

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