WEDNESDAY:
Hesperus
presents a "cine-concert" at An die Musik, performing musical accompaniment to trailblazing animated films.
Matt Graboski
hosts the Super Radical Acoustic Show at Joe Squared Station North. Local folk rockers
Joe Mulhollen and the Problematical Animals
open for Portland's
Ramona Falls
at the Golden West.
Zappa Plays Zappa
(as in Dweezil and his late dad, Frank, respectively) headlines Rams Head Live.
Aesop Rock
rocks the mic at Baltimore Soundstage.
Don't miss:
Her Fantastic Cats
bring a banjo and a suitcase to the Sidebar.
THURSDAY: Start the Tab
and
Axe the Stache
, both bands whose names are sound advice, play the Sidebar. The
ModernWorks Music Ensemble
features the unlikely combination of violin, cello, and accordion at UMBC's Fine Arts Recital Hall. German guitarist and veteran of neoclassical metal
Uli Jon Roth
shreds at the House of Rock in White Marsh. French prog metalheads
Gojira
plays Rams Head Live with the
Atlas Moth
.
Sac Au Lait
swings at Joe Squared Station North. Nine-piece Brooklyn band
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
cram into the 8x10.
FRIDAY:
Crowded Streets
and
Blame Canada
, tribute bands who play the music of Dave Matthews Band and Rush, respectively, share the bill at Rams Head Live. The Red Room hosts a unique night in which acts like
Talk Show
and
Burt
perform graphic scores. Pianist and composer
Kris Davis
releases her new album,
Capricorn Climber
,
with a celebration at An die Musik. The Nolafunk Mardi Gras Ball Tour with
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
comes to Baltimore Soundstage. Feed the Scene presents the first night of the RABTFest at the Sidebar with
Trashkanistan
,
Rebel Inc
, the
Deckards
, and
Mason Summers
. Creative Alliance at the Patterson presents Blues in the Night,
Arty Hill
's tribute to Johnny Mercer, featuring performances from
Mink Stole
and
Felicia Carter
. The
Peabody Concert Orchestra
performs at Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall.
Don't miss:
Arbouretum
, who just released its latest excellent Thrill Jockey album,
Coming out of the Fog
, plays the Golden West with
Sterling Sisters
and
Drums of Death
.
SATURDAY:
Feed the Scene presents the second night of the RABTFest at the Sidebar with
War on Women
, the
Holy Mess
, and the
Firecrackers
. Long-running regional cover band
Mr. Greengenes
plays its final Maryland show at Rams Head Live.
Beatlemania Now
wants to hold your hand at the Hippodrome. The Concert for Hope 7, to benefit HopeWell Cancer Support, features music by
Gypsy Dawg
,
PRS Band
, and
Cris Jacobs
at the Recher Theatre. The
Rhonda Robinson Quartet
brings the bossa nova to An die Musik.
Stillglow
,
Eyes Wide
,
This Is Our Fight
, and more play a benefit for the Charm City Art Space. The
KB Project
plays instrumental funk at Joe Squared Station North.
Don't miss:
The
Evens
show at 2640 Space, which was originally scheduled in January but postponed for illness, finally happens tonight.
SUNDAY:
Lisa Matthews
and
Mikel Gehl
of Love Riot perform a Valentine's Cabaret at the Patterson Theatre.
Beatlemania Now
hopes that you'll enjoy its second show at the Hippodrome.
Matthew Odell
plays the sonatas of Elliott Carter at An die Musik.
Further Seems Forever
, featuring John Stamos lookalike Chris Carrabba, plays the Ottobar with
Have Mercy
, named for Stamos'
Full House
catchphrase. R&B crooner
Avant
performs at Baltimore Soundstage.
MONDAY:
98 Rock's Noise in the Basement local-band showcase has its second week at its new home, the Ottobar.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
continue to roam the earth, and you should see them at the 9:30 Club in Washington if you haven't already.
TUESDAY:
The
Brad Linde Ensemble
performs the music of Dewey Redman at An die Musik. The
Out of Your Head
collective assembles its latest lineup at the Windup Space.
Rufus Wainwright
plays solo at the 9:30 Club down in Washington.
WEDNESDAY:
Local jazz/not-jazz adventurers
Microkingdom
plays with special guests at the Windup Space.
Conor Mulroy
plays bluegrass at Joe Squared Station North. The
Peabody Wind Ensemble
performs at Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall.
IN THE WINGS: Drive-By Truckers
and the
Old 97's
will rock and twang at Rams Head Live on March 17. (For more information, visit
or call [410] 244-1131.) Welsh trio the
Joy Formidable
, who just released the fantastic album
Wolf's Law
, will headline the 9:30 Club on April 21. (For more information, visit
or call [202] 265-0930.) A Rush tribute band may be playing in town this week, but the real
Rush
is coming to 1st Mariner Arena on May 7. (For more information, visit
or call [410] 347-2020.)
