2009 CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival: Full Schedule

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6:00pm EDT

Lowell Thompson & Crown Pilot

Tuesday October 20, 2009 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY

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6:30pm EDT

Surf City

A soundtrack for surfer movies where the cast are heavily tattooed.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 6:30pm - 7:15pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

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6:45pm EDT

Graydon

Synths and synthetic drumbeats pummeled together using a slightly dance-punk aesthetic.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 6:45pm - 7:30pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Red/X

Smooth, lo-fi sounding reggae with grinding club basslines.
http://www.myspace.com/redxsound

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 7:40pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Invade Rome

Percussion-heavy power rock on a rollercoaster of wails, crescendos and drumrolls.
http://www.myspace.com/invaderome

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Laura Warshauer

Strong-voiced singer/songwriter with evocative, heartsick lyrics.
http://www.myspace.com/laurawarshauer

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Quiet Loudly

Late "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

The Lives of Famous Men

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Beat Radio

Songs of longing, songs of heartbreak, sometimes tinged with distortion.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Care Bears On Fire

Young, all-girl band combines pop-punk and rock for a rambunctious, energetic sound.
http://www.myspace.com/carebearsonfire

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Deleted Scenes

Reverbed Americana anchored by dub and dance-pop flourishes.
http://www.deletedscenesmusic.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Israel Gripka

Singalong-ready folk with gritty vocals and a heartsick but righteous lyrics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Jess King

Soulful solo artist with a smoky voice and ambient electro hooks.
http://www.jessking.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Jill Hennessy

Emotional narratives in a folk acoustic package -- true Americana storytelling.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Look Mexico

Surging, textured post-punk with heartfelt lyrics and hints of math-rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Nine11 Thesaurus

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

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7:00pm EDT

OrganicArma

Arty trio making conceptual dance music with slamming, industrial beats.
http://www.organicarma.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Warpaint

John Frusciante-endorsed Ethereal quartet revels in atmospheric, mournful dream-pop.
http://www.myspace.com/worldwartour

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

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7:00pm EDT

Black Moses Sound (Selector Twice and Clive Chin)

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Spur Tree 76 Orchard St. (btwn Broome & Grand), New York, NY

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7:15pm EDT

Motocade

Indie-pop taking its cues from "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:15pm - 8:00pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

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7:15pm EDT

The Paparazzi

Bare boned and stripped down bluesy alt-rock with a slight rustic edge.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:15pm - 8:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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7:30pm EDT

Porfirio

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:30pm - 8:15pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

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7:30pm EDT

Blondes

Electronic duo perfect their craft with synths and build-ups that will make you feel delusional.
http://www.myspace.com/blondeblondeblondes

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:30pm - 8:25pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

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7:30pm EDT

Screens

Amped up garage rock that's heavy on the feedback and power chords.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

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7:30pm EDT

DJ Odd Nosdam

Slow, pulsating hip-hop-inspired ambient electro loops.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:30am EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

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7:40pm EDT

The Walter Schreifels Band

Muted and dreamy melodic indie-rock, with hints of his "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:40pm - 8:45pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Dick Prall

Layers of power pop and essential indie rock combine with a gruff yet fine voice.
http://www.myspace.com/dickprall

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Fearsome Sparrow

Melancholy folk on a bed of electronic textures.
http://www.thefearsomesparrow.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Jamie Drastik

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Runner Runner

Sugary pop-punk with an emphasis on the pop. Upbeat, catchy, with moments of danceable genius.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Young Boys

This duo's gauzy guitars and throbbing bass recall 1980s British post-punk.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:30pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

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7:45pm EDT

Laura Ault

Twangy singer/songwriter alternately sharp and sultry-voiced.
http://www.lauraault.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:45pm - 8:40pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Eldar

Jazz pianist whiz storms through a repertoire inspired by free jazz and fusion alike.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Beehive

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

The Becoming

Alt-rock quintet utilize emo, goth and hard rock elements.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:40pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Bang Bang Eche

Effects-giddy dance-pop quartet with velocity and vocal affect akin to speed-metal.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Glasser

One-woman chorale delivering high harmonies set to laidback loops.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Saadi

Remix-treated minimalist electronic French dub.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Amy Kuney

Tender acoustic amblings linked arm-inarm with warmly lit indie-pop.
http://www.stipko.net/amykuney

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Rockwood Music Hall 196 Allen St. (btwn Stanton & Houston), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Black & White Years

Cerebral lyrics sung in a jittery manner as reggae grooves fuse with electro-pop.
http://www.myspace.com/theblackandwhiteyears

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

DJ Souljah

Tech-step drum and bass riddled with dancehall and dub percussion.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Franko

Ominous pop-punk with reckless energy, occasional bombast, and songs that stay at the one-minute mark.
http://www.myspace.com/frankouk

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Josh Mease

Acoustic melodies backed with psychedelic, otherworldly effects create haunting.
http://www.blog.joshmease.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

K-Holes

Ex-Black Lips. Somewhat glam, noisy, loud, brutal garage rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Kieran Leonard

Gas-lit and blues-tinged lyrical theatrics backed by singed guitar.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Mammoth Life

Male female duo folk vocals playfully dancing on a bed of strings and keys.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Max Vernon

Sway to a clever, mesmerizing voice that wraps you in a piano blanket.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Michael Olatuja

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Nick Kerilo & the Coral

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

NYCSmoke

Gritty howls and blue-collar guitar riffs weaving stories of urban life.
http://www.nycsmoke.com/

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

papercranes

Enchanting voice and harmonic music givse the sense of being pulled back to Earth.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Right On Dynamite

Guitar-based, upbeat punk-bubblegum with a tinge of emo.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Swimclub

Breathy indie-pop with dreamy lyrics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Taylor Barton with GE Smith

Country band of impressive musicians led by a spiritual chanteuse.
http://www.taylorbarton.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

The Fancy

If you love musicals you'll salivate over these chamber-pop tunes.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

The Matt Truman Ego Trip

Unapologetic rock "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

The Yellow Dogs

Indie-rock under the influence of a Middle Eastern heritage and house music.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

True Womanhood

Melodic, haunting vocals float gently over atmospheric post-punk.
http://www.myspace.com/truewomanhood

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

8:00pm EDT

Experimenal music mostly made of guitar scrapes and drum loops with some strategic knob twiddling.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

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8:00pm EDT

FUCT

Absurd monologues, juvenile skits, and witty songs from a crassly entertaining comedy troupe.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

EASYBOY

An experimental post-electro garage jam sessions.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Evan Voytas

Electro-pop with sunny splashes of island funk.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Height With Friends

This rapper serves up a slow cadence with sparse samples.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Acousmatic, he utilizes chimes and creates an eerie pop sound that reverberates around you.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

Pitbull

Bouncy rhymes and contagious beats blast dancefloor-ready reggaeton.
http://www.pitbullmusic.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
B.B. King's 237 W. 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY

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8:00pm EDT

DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:00am EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

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8:15pm EDT

Black Swan Green

Sleepy, majestic rock with jangling guitar work and reverb-laden choral tune-ups.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

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8:25pm EDT

Hospital Bombers

Clanging pop-punk underscored with vintage organs.
http://www.myspace.com/hospitalbombersatmyspace

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:25pm - 9:20pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

John Record

Funky raps with harp strums and guitar plucks.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 8:55pm EDT
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Chiddy Bang

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:05pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

The Bangz

Female hip-hop duo rhymes over electro and Miami booty bass beats.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:10pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Autodrone

Moody experimental band specializes in synth heavy jams and cool chick vocals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Demander

Dynamic rhythms with high-energy and sophisticated melodies.
http://www.myspace.com/demander

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Stereo Skyline

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:15pm EDT
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Julianna Barwick

Haunting acapella singer whose skills with a loop machine make her a onewoman choir.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:25pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

April Smith and The Great Picture Show

Bluesy folk with arrangements somewhere between show tune and saloon.
http://www.aprilsmithmusic.com/

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY

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8:30pm EDT

Colin Moore

Acoustic singer/songwriter with bluesy edge sings earnest, heartfelt lyrics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

Dommin

Darkling metal quartet teeming with gothic poetry and synth swoon.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

Free Energy

Prudent cowbells and snotty vocals cruising around on a Saturday night.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

Kingston

Bubbly nuggets of pop-rock that focus on good times and good vibes.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Wheel

As simple as a duo with somber melodies, but you will swear you're flying.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

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8:45pm EDT

Parlovr

Poppy indie rock trio with emo-ish vocals and sweeping, anthemic songs.
http://www.myspace.com/parlourmontreal

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

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8:45pm EDT

The Shoestrung

Garage rock meets Brit pop with snarling vocals and R&B leanings.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

The Unsacred Hearts

Drum and bass heavy post punk accompanied with angular fuzzy guitars and guttural talked vocals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:30pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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8:45pm EDT

The Rhodes

Seminal downtown rocker makes sensitive post-punk pop tunes.
http://www.myspace.com/therhodesmusic

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:45pm - 9:40pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

8:55pm EDT

Rioux

Tuesday October 20, 2009 8:55pm - 9:25pm EDT
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Jasmine Solano

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Little Fish

An untamed swagger of bluesy rock with an animalistic sneer.
http://www,crashkingsmusic.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 9:45pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

John Biz

Soaring alt-rock with chugging basslines and percussion hooks.
http://www.myspace.com/johnbiz

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 9:50pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

A Classic Education

Straight-ahead Italian indie-pop lashed with reverb, distortion and insistent drumming.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Clare and the Reasons

Quirky, spacey baroque pop. Vocals as soft as a forbidden whisper.
http://www.claremuldaur.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

CoConuts

Ambient psychedelia meets lo-fi essentialism.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Come On Caboose

Wholesome power pop with catchy hooks and indie riffs.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Dead Stars

Alt-rock with chugging instrumentation and raspy vocals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

ECHOecho

Psychotropic pop-rock with raga guitar lines, sitar, mountainous drums and enormous, swelling choruses.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Empires

Grunge revival band with catchy bursts of sound on choruses and anthemic heft to songs.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Gigantic Hand

Grand, majestic Americana music adorned by chants, resounding production.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

GiGi Fouquet

Upbeat pop songs and bluesy folk-rock ballads.
http://www.myspace.com/gigifouquetmusic

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Village Underground 130 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal and 6th Ave.), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Gold Streets

Fast paced indie rock with a new and still familiar sound.
http://www.myspace.com/goldstreets

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

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9:00pm EDT

KaiserCartel

Minimal, lo-fi indie folk duo creating wistfully pleasant music.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

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9:00pm EDT

Kevin Blechdom ft. BARNWAVE

Campy nu-disco with 21st century beats.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Marianna Falusi

Most likely the only Hungarian cabaret star you'll see all week.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
DROM 85 Avenue A (btwn 5th and 6th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Mon Khmer

Solid indie rock that manages to balance its known roots with something otherworldly.
http://www.myspace.com/monkhmer

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Surfer Blood

A late-sixties beach-pop sound to which dancing isn't required, but automatically occurs.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Tennis Pro

Tongue-in-cheek, lo-fi indie power-pop.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

The Library

Quivering R&B vocals over electronic dance that gradually builds with emotion.
http://www.myspace.com/thelibrary

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

The Selmanaires

Heavily syncopated, dance-driven post punk with vintage "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Thunder Power

Sweet ballads and toe-tapping music bring a familiar, compelling sound.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Western Civ

Quick yelps meet low-key vocals over a belly of dissonant and choppy instrumentation.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:00pm EDT

Zach Williams

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:05pm EDT

Eprhyme

A rapid-fire flow spitting enlightened epistles over digital drops and Middle Eastern scratches.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:05pm - 9:30pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:15pm EDT

Chris Young The Rapper

Slam-style rap sonnets and freestyle lines over neo-soul chorales and eccentric gramophone beats.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:15pm EDT

Every Avenue

Jump up and down in place till your calves burn pop-rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:15pm EDT

Sydney Wayser

Raspy, sweet vocals atop songs that are fun and quirky yet simultaneously somber. A music box in a haunted house.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:15pm EDT

Telltale

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:15pm - 10:00pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:20pm EDT

Best Coast

Sun-baked surfer rock hidden under a layer of distortion.
http://www.sonicbids.com/bestman

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:20pm - 10:15pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:25pm EDT

Bennett Jackson & The Ranch Hands

Taking cues from folk masters,this Americana singer belongs in a western film.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:25pm - 9:50pm EDT
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Stalley

Innovative and delicate hip-hop refreshed by progressive soul aesthetics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

The Pracess

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:05pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

69 Eyes

A goth band that embraces the pomp of rock and the dark side of life.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Gramercy Theater 127 E. 23rd St. (at Lexington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Bone Gunn

Folk-pop with eclectic influences including classical and traditional Irish; a real head trip.
http://www.myspace.com/bonegunn

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Laura Marling

A sweetly windswept voice anchored by delicate acoustic folk meanderings.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Two Tears

Former Red Aunts singer's attitude-filled growls and wails harness the best of blues and country outlaws.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:10pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Die! Die! Die!

Hyper androgynous yaps and screeches over a choppy terrain of fidgety noise.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Higgins

Riff-heavy rock music with many downtempo moments.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:15pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Adam Heldring

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Dinowalrus

Loud, drone-y experimental music that manages to seem unplanned yet carefully choreographed.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

The Golden Filter

Sexy, glistening dance-pop with buoyant synths and female vocals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Amber Rubarth

Candid girlish confessions dowsed in humor and poetry delivered by strong female vocals.
http://www.amberrubarth.com/

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:45pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:30pm EDT

Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra

A self-described "secular gospel"

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:30pm - 10:45pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:45pm EDT

28 North

Shredding guitars, meets mustangcurisingSouthern rock vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/28norththeband

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:45pm EDT

Bustle In Your Hedge Row

Instrumental meanderings of a Led Zep jam band, complete with complex rhythms and layering.
http://www.myspace.com/bustle

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. (btwn N. 11th & 12th), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:45pm EDT

Des Roar

Driving, splashy garage rock with a lot of energy and sometimes morbid lyrics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:45pm EDT

Peephole

Dance music owing much to the "
http://www.myspace.com/peephole4eva

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:45pm - 10:40pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

9:50pm EDT

Paper or Plastic

Stabbing pop-rock that focuses on engaging melodies and catchy hooks.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 9:50pm - 10:15pm EDT
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Mr. Move

Lecherous MC delivers a mix of the sleek and the gravelly.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 10:20pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Cold Flamez

Explicit computerized flows spitting suggestive verses over a throbbing bedrock set for the dancefloor.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 10:40pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Cruel Black Dove

Female-fronted dark wave outfit churning out synth-loaded tortured goth pop.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Family Of The Year

Stripped down traditional American folk music.
http://www.myspace.com/familyoftheyear

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 10:45pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Angry Vs. The Bear

Choppy vocals with a slightly sensual feel against a synth backdrop.
http://www.myspace.com/angryvsthebear

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Atlas Sound

Deerhunter frontman trades punk noise for psychedelic pop, bliss outs ensue.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Backwords

Brassy, atonal arrangements with elements of surf rock, pop and Americana.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Carlon

An interstellar amalgam of echodrenched psych-folk and rough n' ready rock.
http://www.myspace.com/carlonmusic

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

FIRS

Alternative synth-pop with unfettered vocal flirtations.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Greycoats

Melancholic, soulful, and beautiful, the songs surge like a wave.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Harlem

Lo-fi skullduggery held down by short stabs of guitar and cheerfully slapdash vocals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Highlife

Duo and others evoke Afrobeat influences with chanting, clacking percussion, and faraway guitars.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Nive Nielsen

Enchantingly simple ukulele folk compositions oozing a loveable, girlish magnetism.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Paper Route

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Union Hall 702 Union St., Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Pete & J

Rockers, with a touch of soulful country, strain their vocals with emotional highs.
http://www.peteandj.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Sean Bones

Reggae/dancehall inspired rhythms with a Caribbean feeling and an urban flare.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Glasslands Gallery 289 Kent Ave. (near S. 1st St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

St. Helena

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Stand

Unconventionally paced, but not a jam,these deep melodies and Irish rainsoaked harmonies are meant to move.
http://www.myspace.com/standland

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Steve Shiffman and the Land of No

Bluesy guitars layered on top of altcountry guitars and crusty indie guitars.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

Tempo No Tempo

Angular, distorted guitar rock whose moods range from driving and anxious to contemplative.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

The Fieros

Updated uptempo garage rock designed for maximum fist-pumping.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

The Forms

Indie trio on chamber-pop cusp refreshes emo with eclecticism, swift time shifts, and stacked bite

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

The Naked Hearts

Indie rock duo with echoey, melancholy vocals that alternate between a male and female lead.
http://www.thenakedhearts.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

The Western States Motel

Hazy, fuzz-drenched singer/songwriter pop with a dab of psychedelia.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:00pm EDT

White Tie Affair

If you heart electronic sounding poprock, brace yourself.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Highline Ballroom 431 W. 16th St. (btwn 9th & 10th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:05pm EDT

King Chango

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:05pm - 10:40pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

Kidz In Space

Successful resurrection of "golden age"

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 10:45pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

Menya

Girl-rap meets catchy electro beats, all imbued with recklessly infectious energy.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 10:50pm EDT
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, NYU Kimmel Center, NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Sq. South, New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

Benji Cossa

Summery, uplifting folk with plenty of guitar strums and handclaps.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

freshkills

Spastic post-punk with splashes of electro and dashes of gritty garage rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

The Antlers

This trio's sound trickles, drones and croons.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

The Whore Moans

Brash Northwestern punk with unexpected pop twists and a banshee providing lead vocals.
http://www.myspace.com/thewhoremoanssuck

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 11:00pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:15pm EDT

The Moi Non Plus

Thumping drums, screeching guitar, blaring synth. Driving noise rock.
http://www.myspace.com/themoinonplus

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:15pm - 11:10pm EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:20pm EDT

Trouble Andrew

An electronic, boisterous, and sometimes vengeful blend of rap and rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:20pm - 11:00pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

Reni Lane

An empowered spirit keep these seductive vocals and punchy pop from being too sugary sweet.
http://www.renilane.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

The Cringe

A powerful play of radio-friendly rock "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:15pm EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

everyboy (solo)

Introspective singer/songwriter pens poignant music reflecting on life in the big city.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:25pm EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

Flexions

Fractured post-punk meets guitar-swirled psychedelia backed by hyperkinetic visual live show

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:25pm EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

Cold Cave

Punchy big beat e-pop time warped from the "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
The Studio @ Webster Hall 125 E. 11th St. (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:30pm EDT

Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars

A collection of acclaimed jazz artists who come together to pay the ulimate compliment by performing the work of Dizzy Gillespie.
http://www.dizzygillespie.org

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:30pm - 11:30pm EDT
Blue Note 131 W. 3rd St. (btwn MacDougal & 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:40pm EDT

Rubblebucket

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:40pm - 11:20pm EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

David Dallas

Swift rap skills meets a sundry landscape of rasping samples, neat garage, and catchy pop.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

Dead Leaf Echo

Twinkling and dreary low-key melodies shaped by a bewildered shoegaze outfit.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

Morning Papers

Soothing and sensual ambiance coupled with reflective lyrics and interrupted with swirls of pop.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

Tabi Bonney

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:30pm EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

BLACK TAXI

Indie update of a barbershop quartet enamored of surf and ska.
http://www.myspace.com/blacktaximusic

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:40pm EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

Dujeous

Soulful hip-hop group with a smooth, at times harmonizing flow set to ambient loops.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:45pm EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

10:45pm EDT

Val Emmich

Tuesday October 20, 2009 10:45pm - 11:45pm EDT
Canal Room 285 W. Broadway @ Canal St., New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Jordan

Playful twangy pop with a French accent.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

The Maldives

A slow, forlorn burn of rainy lonesome piano-driven alt-country twang.
http://www.myspace.com/themaldives

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Wiz Kalifa

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - 11:40pm EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Awesome New Republic

A guitar-rock duo with soul and heavy party beats.
http://www.anrmiami.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Broadcast

A wistful oeuvre of experimentations, spacey electronica, and longing evocations.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St. (at Thompson), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Dignan

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Living Room 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Fanfarlo

Swaying indie chamber-pop powered by rock heavy bass and drums.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Music Hall of Williamsburg 66 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Kent), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Hammer No More The Fingers

Light but rocking "
http://www.hnmtf.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Jukebox the Ghost

A young playful pop-rock band that requires you to dance.
http://www.myspace.com/jukeboxtheghost

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St. (btwn Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Jupiter One

A swanky sound paired with heartfelt vocals, tinny guitars, and daring synths.
http://www.jupiterone.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Lovvers

Bite-sized pop-punk with searing guitars, buried vocals, and a singer who prefers the crowed to the stage.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Maricopa

Sparkling pop-folk side project of Sam Champion bassist Jack Dolgen.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Once

Moody, pulsating pop-rock with smooth vocals and dark lyrics.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Rainbird

Prog-rock tinged with psychedelic rhythms finished with a folk distortion.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Zebulon 258 Wythe Ave. (between Metro & 3rd St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Robotanists

French-inspired indie lounge with rhythmic impetus.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Rose 345 Grand St. (btwn Havemeyer & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Rumspringa

Drums and guitar with the rebelliousness of rock "

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
The Suffolk Back Room 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Saint Motel

High intensity rock with just the right amount of indie cred.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Teddy Blanks

Solo artist with a synth-pop sound and upbeat originals.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

The Lights Out

Bouncy electro-pop drawing on Atari sounds with a laidback approach.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Alphabet Lounge 104 Avenue C (at 7th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

The Octagon

Echoing vocals over a fuzzy backdrop of mid-tempo college rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Pianos 158 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

The Photo Atlas

Stinging guitar post-punk powered by racing dance rhythms.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

The Psychic Paramount

The sound of prog's outer limits, defined by looming clouds of guitar distortion.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Unicycle Loves You

Uptempo, friendly pop that could double as the soundtrack for a local circus.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

B-Roc of The Knocks

An expert at beautifying other people's songs and creating amazing funky beats.
http://www.myspace.com/djbroc

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:00am EDT
Citrine 59 W. 21st St. (near 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

DJ Brooklyn Dawn

Crackle-boom sampling with supersonic turntablist sensibilities.
http://www.myspace.com/djbrooklyndawn

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:00am EDT
Citrine 59 W. 21st St. (near 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

DJ Jason Smith

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:00am EDT
Citrine 59 W. 21st St. (near 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

DJ PS1

A regular spinner at Marquee and 1Oak and reported favorite of Sean "Diddy"
http://www.djps1.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:00am EDT
Citrine 59 W. 21st St. (near 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:00pm EDT

Sugar & Gold

Flamboyant, dance-happy electro-pop that will shake its ass straight into your heart.
http://www.sugarandgold.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:00pm - Thursday October 22, 2009 12:00am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:10pm EDT

Surf City

A soundtrack for surfer movies where the cast are heavily tattooed.
http://www.myspace.com/killsurfcitygo

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:10pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:05am EDT
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:15pm EDT

Brown Dog Jonez

Rough-and-tumble blues-inspired sounds accompanied by a rocksteady swagger.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:15pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:15pm EDT

Relief

Soaring melodious alt-rock.
http://www.myspace.com/relief

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:15pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:20pm EDT

Fra Fra Sound

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:20pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Ringo Deathstarr

Loud, powerful post-punk inspired noise rock with distinct similarities to the shoegaze genre.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:15am EDT
Fontana's 105 Eldridge St. (btwn Broome and Grand), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Yula

An eclectic mix of strained punk to minimalist folk.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:15am EDT
Crash Mansion (Downstairs) 199 Bowery (at Delancey), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Far East Movement

This foursome raps over slick beats and squelchy synths

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:20am EDT
Fat Baby 112 Rivington St. (btwn Ludlow and Essex), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Smashproof

Introspective, aspirational hip-hop boasting laid-back beats overlain with buzzy synths.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:20am EDT
Red Bull Space 40 Thompson St. (at Watts), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Erin And Her Cello

Humorous lyrics delivered with whispery vocals over cello and piano.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:30am EDT
Googie's Lounge 154 Ludlow St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:30pm EDT

Unnatural Helpers

Shouty, homemade-sounding punkish songs twisted up with woozy guitars and splashy drums.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:30pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:30am EDT
Santos Party House Basement 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:40pm EDT

Puba

Brand Nubian solo MC balances party tunes and conscious rap over laid-back grooves.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:40pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:10am EDT
Southpaw 125 Fifth Ave. (btwn St. John's & Sterling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:45pm EDT

Black Whales

Surging and emotive "
http://www.blackwhales.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:45pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:30am EDT
Bruar Falls 245 Grand St. (near Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:45pm EDT

The Happy Hollows

Where the washed out vocals and grinding guitars of garage rock meet the smart sensibility of pop-rock.

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:45pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:30am EDT
Lit Lounge 93 2nd Ave. (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:45pm EDT

TAB the Band

Sweat-soaked "
http://www.tabtheband.com

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:45pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:40am EDT
Arlene's Grocery 95 Stanton St. (btwn Ludlow & Orchard), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

11:45pm EDT

Mike Rocket and the Stars

Tuesday October 20, 2009 11:45pm - Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:45am EDT
Sullivan Hall 214 Sullivan St. (btwn 3rd St. & Bleecker St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Anamanaguchi

Indie rock driven by video game blips and bleeps.
http://www.anamanaguchi.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Cameo Gallery 93 N. 6th St. (btwn Wythe & Berry), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Black Cherry

Funky electro band dance it up with synths and sublime vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Spike Hill 184 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Change The Station

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Trash 256 Grand St. (btwn Driggs & Roebling), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Golden Triangle

Stripped down heavy-hitting punk rock inspired garage rock.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette (btwn Walker & White), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Hungry Hands

For all your ringing, spacious folk-pop riff needs, harmonies included.
http://www.myspace.com/hungryhandstheband

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Charleston 174 Bedford Ave. (at N. 7th St.), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Logan Lynn

Genial singer/songwriter doing beatific electronic pop with shimmering keyboards and filtered vocals.
http://www.loganlynnmusic.com

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Bowery Electric 327 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Lovemakers

Brash team makes sweaty dance rock to get you moving.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
The Suffolk 107 Suffolk St. (btwn Stanton & Rivington), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Nobody Can Dance

A rhythm that's flirty and uplifting, their lyrics are humorous and easy to sing to

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Delancey 168 Delancey St. (btwn Clinton & Attorney), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Sian Alice Group

Quietly brooding indie-rock with synthesizer ornamentation and dulcet female vocals.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Knitting Factory 361 Metropolitan Ave. (at Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Spit Hot Fire

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Ace of Clubs 9 Great Jones St. (btwn Broadway & Lafayette), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Team Genius

It doesn't take exceptionally high IQs to realize the power of bouncy synths and endless falsettos, but it helps.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Local 269 269 E. Houston St. (at Suffolk), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

The Canon Logic

Goodtime indie rock skirted by dancing melodies.

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker St. (btwn Thompson and Sullivan), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

The Disciplines

Drum-pounding, blazing garage rock with a touch of glam.
http://www.myspace.com/disciplines

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
Mercury Lounge 217 E. Houston St. (btwn Essex & Ludlow), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday

12:00am EDT

Herbert Holler

Wednesday October 21, 2009 12:00am - 4:00am EDT
S.O.B.'s 204 Varick St. (at W. Houston St.), New York, NY

Showcase, Tuesday