THE ONLY PLAN: Neil Young, Death Cab for Cutie, Everest @ Cox Arena. Do I need to explain why going to see one of the greatest figures in rock history should be your only option? Ironically enough, I originally scoffed at the choice of opening bands, but Death Cab’s last few albums have seen them transforming from perennial pussies to a true rock ’n’ roll band, and Everest’s Young idolatry is charming enough to watch from afar as you purchase $8 beers. If you can afford it, please go.
Other shows to look out for:
Everlast, The Lordz @ Belly Up Tavern.
Greg Laswell, Matt Curreri & The Exfriends @ The Casbah.
Amel Larrieux @ Anthology.
“Commune Wednesdays” w/ The Modlins, Buddy Akai @ Bar Pink.
One Hot Minute, The Duree, Dirty Birds @ Jumping Turtle.
Larry Ochs Sax & Drumming Core @ Dizzy’s.
Umphrey’s McGee @ House of Blues.
Lady Vain, Chango Rey and His Reymen, Knives! @ Radio Room.
Shaolin Punk, Pleasuresick, Squirrely Arts @ Ruby Room.
The Buddy Wuddy Blues Show @ Lestat’s.
Agua Dulce, The Israel Maldonado Band @ U-31.
Manatee, The Old In-Out, DJs Mikey Face, Salomea @ Whistle Stop.
The Jon Garner Trio, Billy & The Roosters @ Winstons.
Joe Wood & The Lonely Ones @ Hensley’s Flying Elephant.
