Jan. 3-8 in nightlife: Gridiron Sing-off, Pianos Become the Teeth, Legwarmers and more

On Wednesday, Garland of Hours, the D.C. group led by go-to punk cellist Amy Domingues, plays its record-release show (for "Lucidia") at the Black Cat. Tickets are $8.

On Thursday, Baltimore's Days Run Away (who are in the process of recording at Mobtown Studios) will play Recher Theatre. Tickets are $10, unless you're under 21, then it's $13.

On Friday, another Baltimore band — Pianos Become the Teeth — celebrate the release of its new, highly anticipated-in-screamo/post-hardcore-circles album, "The Lack Long After." I wrote a profile on the band and the death of lead singer Kyle Durfey's father that will run later this week in b and the Sun, so keep an eye out for it. Tickets are $10.

On Saturday, area-staples the Legwarmers bring their undying love for the '80s to Rams Head Live. Doors open at 7 p.m. but the tribute band won't take the stage until 9. Tickets are $15.

On Sunday, guitar-hero Johnny Winter finishes his two-day run at Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis. If you miss his Saturday show (8 p.m.), then catch his Sunday night gig. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 and more info is available here.