How was HFstival this weekend? Were there as many bugs as during FreeFest? Did the Avett Brothers make it at least worthwhile? There are no festivals in Baltimore this weekend, but there are a handful of excellent shows. And Deadmau5 is performing in the area again. I'm looking forward to The Walkmen at Merriweather, who are opening for Fleet Foxes. Elsewhere, there is: Moby at the Hippodrome (of all places), Big in Japan at Ottobar, Matmos, a Height with Friends tour kick-off show, Wilco and Brad Paisley.
On Monday, the horror zine Tales of Blood and Roses releases its second issue at Cyclops Bookstore, 30 W. North Ave. 7 p.m. Free. Also: Matmos performs their first show in Baltimore in a long time at The Bank. They'll go on before Sudden Infant. 9 p.m. $5-$7.
On Tuesday, the amazing New Orleans bounce artist Vockah Redu performs for the second time in Baltimore, this time at Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street. 9 p.m. $5 over 21. Also: the High Zero Foundation hosts a dance performance at 2640. 7 p.m. $5. The line-up here. For more on the High Zero Festival, which officially begins Tuesday, go here.