Picked By: Lauren Novik

Who: The Wombats

Where: The Satellite, Los Angeles

When: Wednesday, Jan. 12th at 8:30pm

Cost: $12-14

Age Restrictions: 21+

 

From Lauren Novik:

“The Wombats will be rocking out at Silverlake’s Satellite (formerly Spaceland) this Wednesday, January 12, and you do not want to miss the chance to check out these U.K. imports.  The indie rock trio is well worth the twelve to fourteen dollar investment for L.A.’s twenty-one and over crowd, so accessorize with your fave partner-in-crime and get to steppin out in Silverlake!”

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Picked By: Daniel Kohn

Who: Jesca Hoop

Where: Hotel Cafe, Hollywood CA

When: Wednesday, Jan.12th at 10:00pm

Cost: $15 Presale

Age Restrictions: 21+

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Picked By: Laurel Kathleen

Who: Matthew Gray w/ Ryan Thomas Becker

Where: The Kessler Theater, Dallas TX

When: Thursday, Jan 13th at 8:00pm

Cost: $5 Presale, $7 at the door

Age Restrictions: All Ages

 

From Laurel Kathleen:

“You might remember the name Matthew and the Arrogant Sea from a concert pick I wrote about several months ago, but I just can’t say enough about Matthew Gray’s musical-turned-family indie folk endeavor. This Thursday, January 13th, catch Matthew solo at The Kessler Theater in Dallas, Texas. There aren’t many sextets that would work as a solo act, but I feel confident that Matthew and the Arrogant Sea is one of the few. The songs are filled with gorgeous gossamer melodies, and Matthew’s fragile, haunting vocals will linger in the small corners of your mind for days. 

Opening for Matthew Gray is Ryan Thomas Becker, one half of the critically acclaimed blues rock duo RTB2 that swept last year’s Dallas Observer awards. I’ve seen RTB2 perform a number of times, and Ryan is one of the most charismatic frontmen I’ve ever seen. I’ve yet to see him perform solo, but after hearing his complex and difficult to categorize album Neighborhoof, I can’t even begin to imagine how it would translate live. But that’s the beauty of creative minds like Ryan Thomas Becker’s and Matthew Gray’s: they’re not only willing to traverse new musical territory, but they do it with a style and flair that transforms music into art. If you’re in the Dallas area next week, come see two of the area’s best-known musical staples perform live at The Kessler. Doors open at 6:00pm and the show begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are $5 during the pre-sale on the Kessler Theater website or $7 at the door. The Kessler is located at 1230 West Davis Street in Dallas, Texas.”

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Picked By: Jesse Diener-Bennett

Who: Emil & Friends

Where: Cake Shop, NYC

When: Friday, Jan. 14th at 8:00pm

Cost: $8

Age Restrictions: 21+

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Picked By: Kristina Villarini

Who: Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven (“Kerosene Hat” and “Key Lime Pie” to be performed in their entirety)

Where: Highline Ballroom, NYC

When: Friday, Jan. 14th at 8:30pm

Cost: $22 in advance, $25 at the door.

Age Restrictions: None

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Picked By: Liz Livengood

Who: Sunset Valley w/ Pete Int’l Airport and Federale

Where: Mississippi Studios, Portland OR

When: Friday, Jan.14th at 9pm

Cost: $10

Age Restrictions: 21+

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Picked By: Monica Christoffels

Who: Ana Sia and Eliot Lipp

Where: The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz CA

When: Friday, Jan. 14th at 9:00pm

Cost: $14-$18; Purchase tickets here

Age Restrictions: 16+

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Picked By: Kelly Montgomery

Who: Peter Wolf Crier, Retribution Gospel Choir, and Little Hurricane

Where: The Doug Fir Lounge, Portland OR

When: Friday, Jan. 14th at 9:00pm

Cost: $10

Age Restrictions: 21+

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Picked By: Monica Christoffels

Who: Bass Science, B. Bravo, Basin & Range and DJ Robno

Where: WOW Hall, Eugene OR

When: Saturday, Jan. 15th at 9:00

Cost: $10 at the door, or $7 with 3 cans of food

Age Restrictions: None

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Picked By: Claire Gallagher

Who: Lissie w/ The Pierces and George Stanford

Where: The Music Box, Los Angeles CA

When: Saturday, January 15 at 9:00pm

Cost: $20

Age Restrictions: All Ages