The next few months offer a rad selection of concerts and shows from many different bands, including several local bands from D.C. and Maryland. Regardless of your musical tastes, be it intense rock 'n' roll or contemplative indie tunes, you will be able to find a smashin' show at all the major D.C. music venues. The Scene presents these show listings to help you get your verve on for the rest of the spring semester.
9:30 CLUB Sunday, April 13
Colin Meloy, Laura Gibson TIME: 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $28 The Decemberists' lead singer Colin Meloy is coming to the District this spring in support of his first solo album, "Colin Meloy Sings Live!," which will be available on Kill Rocks Stars April 8.
Wednesday, April 23
Tapes n' Tapes, White Denim TIME: 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $15 Touring in support of their sophomore effort, "Walk it Off," Tapes n' Tapes will surely impress with their driving rock anthems. Get there early for Austin, Texas' "it'" band White Denim. Though the bands would probably be better suited to a smaller venue, seeing Tapes in anything less than an enormous festival is a treat these days.
Saturday, April 26
The B-52's, Eagle Seagull TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $40 What can you say about the B-52's? Always wanted to see "Rock Lobster" live? Yes please. These Athens, Ga., legends will paint the town red with their flamboyant costumes and infectious melodies.
BLACK CAT Wednesday, April 9
Murder by Death, O'Death, Kiss Kiss TIME: 8 p.m. TICKETS: $13 Hard rockers Murder by Death team up with experimental Kiss Kiss and freak-folkers O'Death for a night of eclectic music. Greg Jamie, lead singer of O'Death, used to work in a morgue. These guys aren't messing around.
Thursday, April 24
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Via Audio TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $10 In their first stop in D.C. since last year's performance at AU with Harry and the Potters, SSLYBY is one hot item. Come check them out in support of their second album, "Pershing." For fans of fun, exuberant pop with honest lyrics.
Saturday, May 3
Jukebox the Ghost, Travis Morrison Hellfighters, The XYZ Affair TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $12 Recent GW grads Jukebox the Ghost are making their triumphant return to D.C. Known for their rhythmically complex, thoroughly crafted narrative pop songs, the band has started to achieve national acclaim. Former Dismemberment Plan frontman and metro area native Travis Morrison and his new band, the Hellfighters, help to round out this solid local set.
ROCK AND ROLL HOTEL Friday, April 4
Beach House, Papercuts, Stamen & Pistils TIME: 8:30 p.m. TICKETS: $10 The Baltimore-based ethereal indie rock band Beach House returns to the Rock and Roll Hotel to tour their recently released CD "Devotion." Singer Victoria Legrand's voice casts a spell over audiences, especially when mixed with her emotive organ playing and band mate Alex Scally's guitar and keyboards.
VELVET LOUNGE Friday, April 4
Apes, Health, True Womanhood TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $10 In a special 18+ show, noise-rockers Health and locals the Apes will surely melt your face off. All of these bands are known for their live performances, and the Velvet Lounge is perhaps the perfect place (read, most intimate) place to see these bands. Prepare for carnage!
Sunday, April 6
Food for Animals, Eat Forever, Snack Truck TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $7 The three-man group Food For Animals brings their world of indie hip-hop to D.C. concertgoers looking for a good time. Influenced by bands like Outkast, Pita and Wu-Tang, the band's live shows have been described as "outrageous futuristic parties" on music blogs like BrightestYoungThings. Gorge yourself!
Friday, May 2
Caverns, Black & White Jacksons, New Rock Church of Fire, Hammer No More the Fingers TIME: 9 p.m. TICKETS: $8 Best of the local scene, this show will be an early summer treat. With the addition Hammer No More the Fingers, this show commemorates local rising stars Black & White Jacksons' first show ever.
