Posted Aug. 12, 2004
Thursday, Aug. 12
Prince MCI Center 7:30 p.m. $49.50- $78 Why you should go: A chance to see Prince, whose summer tour has been garnering praise across the country, is worth half your paycheck. Besides, someday you can tell you kids you saw "Little Red Corvette" performed live. For more info visit: www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday, Aug. 13
Sons of Disobedience with Pleasant Grove IOTA 9:30 p.m. $8 Why you should go: Recent signers to indie label Badman, Pleasant Grove, who just released their new album "The Art of Leaving," are certain to grab you with their low-key rock at the much-ignored IOTA, a club that is to roots rock what the Black Cat is to indie rock. For more info visit: www.iotaclubandcafe.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14
A.C. Newman (of the New Pornographers) with Rogue Wave and the Neins Black Cat 9:30 p.m. $10 Why you should go: Rogue Wave sounds exactly like indie darlings the Shins, meaning next time they come through town tickets to their show will be selling out in seconds. See 'em now so when they become big you can boast about your hipster status. For more info visit: www.blackcatdc.com.
Sunday, Aug. 15
Full Minute of Mercury with the Californias and the Hermanos DC9 9:30 p.m. $6 Why you should go: DC9 is the new "it" place to hear lesser-known bands in the District. Its close quarters and free-flowing alcohol are sure to make for a rockin' show. For more info visit: www.dcnine.com.
Monday, Aug. 16
The Polyphonic Spree 9:30 club 7:30 p.m. $18 Why you should go: Since you may never actually be in a cult, why not experience what seems like it could be one? The Spree's 20-plus members are sure to offer a unique live experience that certainly cannot be seen anywhere else in the music world. For more info visit: www.930.com.
Elefant with Ambulance LTD and Elkland Black Cat 8:30 p.m. $10 Why you should go: Both Elefant and Ambulance LTD have gotten a lot of critical praise, plus Ambulance LTD was recently on Letterman. So basically seeing the band is sort of like being in the same room as David Letterman. Sort of. For more info visit: www.blackcatdc.com.
