WHAT: The Flask Brothers
WHERE: The Clark Bar (free)
WHEN: Tuesday, March 26th at 7 p.m.
The Flask Brothers are the duo of Chris Strand, better known for his work with the Curses and performing solo from time to time, alongside Phil Alley of Black Coffee Fridays. Not sure what type of music this is going to be, but if I had to guess, I’d say something along the folk or Americana route. Go find out for yourself on Tuesday.
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WHAT: SeaKings, Orange Soda, Uncle Sham
WHERE: Red Herring ($3)
WHEN: Wednesday, March 27th at 10 p.m.
Pretty solid mid-week show going down over at the Red Herring this week. The bill includes KC’s SeaKings joined by locals Orange Soda and Uncle Sham. Later this week, we’ll discuss booking and the DIY scene in C-U with Greg Clow, the man behind the show this week. For now, you can check this show out.
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WHAT: Love Toy, Dirty Laundry, The Dirty Pigeons
WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($5)
WHEN: Thursday, March 28th at 9 p.m.
Local rockers Love Toy headline this one over at Mike ‘N Molly’s this week. They’re joined by Chicago’s Dirty Pigeons and locals DIrty Laundry. Filth all around on this bill. Love Toy is working on a new EP, due out in the Spring or early Summer, so be on the lookout for that. Surely they will be showcasing that material this week.
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WHAT: Figure & Minnesota, Protohype, DCarls
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($15 advance)
WHEN: Thursday, March 28th at 9 p.m.
Dubstep show happening later in the week is this one over at Canopy Club. Figure headlines in what should be a rowdy time, and is joined by Minnesota and a couple of others. If you’re into dubstep and electronica, this is the bill for you this week.
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EDITOR’S PICK: I AM GOD, DOJO FOR CROOKS, THE HOWL, THE HEAVY MACHINE, THE CHEAPER HITS
Mike ‘N Molly’s ($5) — Friday, March 29th at 8 p.m.
Another week, another bill packed with bands for the 5 Bands 5 Bucks series. This week features a few locals and out of towners, headlined by local electro-glitched out crew I am God. Plenty of bang for your buck for this, which is the point of the whole series to begin with. Pretty good stuff to look forward to this weekend.
Kansas City’s Dojo for Crooks heads into town as they are on a short tour across the Midwest, and The Howl is on the road as well. Lots of good stuff happening here.
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WHAT: Chance the Rapper, Kids These Days, Chase Baby, Kid Slim
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($10 advance/$12 door)
WHEN: Friday, March 29th at 8:30 p.m.
March Madness Tour features some hip hop and indie and some other things mixed in between this weekend at Canopy Club. Chance the Rapper has been through town a handful of times and finds himself back at a familiar spot this week.
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WHAT: Finer Feelings, Har-di-Har, The Potomac Accord, When We Were Sound
WHERE: Mike ‘N Molly’s ($7)
WHEN: Saturday, March 30th at 8 p.m.
Local duo Finer Feelings headline this indie rock show this week with newish local act When We Were Sound and some non-locals Har-di-Har and the Potomac Accord. FF released their debut EP at the end of last year, which you can check out over at their Bandcamp.
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WHAT: Lucky Boys Confusion, Chasing Mars, Big Wig Mechanic, The Tens
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($10 advance)
WHEN: Saturday, March 30th at 9 p.m.
Chicago’s Lucky Boys Confusion make a stop at a familiar place this week. Typically, they get down around this part of the state once a year or so. They’re joined by electro rock/synth pop band Chasing Mars, plus a couple of others to round it out.
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WHAT: Excision, Paper Diamond, Vaski
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($25 advance/$30 door)
WHEN: Sunday, March 31st at 7:30 p.m.
Canadian electro-artist Excision hopes to make the crowd move this week at Canopy. Liz did a preview with Paper Diamond the last time he was in town, which you can chcek out here. Pretty steep price for tickets on this show, but I would imagine it will be packed.