Picked By: Daniel Kohn

Who: Wavves

Where: Howie and Son’s Pizza in Visalia, CA

When: Tuesday, August 31st at 8 p.m.

Cost: $7

Age Restrictions: Not Specified

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Picked By: Todd Prodanovich

Who: Delorean

Where: Soho in Santa Barbara, CA

When: Wednesday, September 1st at 8 p.m.

Cost: $12

Age Restrictions: All Ages

These Spanish indie/dance rockers have truly created something special with their latest release Subiza. The price tag should make attending this show an easy choice, but check out this preview if you need a little more convincing. Tickets are available through Club Mercy, or can be purchased at the door if it doesn’t sell out first.

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Picked By: Monica Christoffels

Who: Vampire Weekend with special guest Beach House

Where: McDonald Theatre in Eugene, OR

When: Wednesday, September 1st at 8 p.m.

Cost: $35 Adv, $40 Day of

Age Restrictions: All Ages

Who: Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Where: Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR

When: Thursday, September 2nd at 9 p.m.

Cost: $18 Adv, $20 Day of

Age Restrictions: All Ages

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Picked By: Laurel Johnston

Getting Funked Up Southern-Style at The Granada Theater Dallas

This Friday, September 3rd, The Granada Theater will be hosting a celebration of Southern-influenced funk, blues, and rock. Recently voted Best Venue by The Dallas Observer, The Granada occupies a special place in many DFdubbers’ hearts as being the go-to place for any and all types of great music. 

Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes are headlining, serving up their frothy brew of  “garage funk with classical and jazz tinges” directly to you from the funk and jazz capital of the world: New Orleans. Topaz is a blues and funk band from Austin, which began with one man (Topaz McGarrigle) and gradually added members with roots, reggae, and Afro-Cuban influences. 
Topaz may be a semi-precious gem, but first-up band Fatty Lumpkin will be stiff competition as resident diamonds in the rough. 
In addition to packing all the hip clubs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, local-ish jam/funk/psychedelic rock band Fatty Lumpkin has played the Wakarusa Music Festival and the River Jam Festival, more than earning their share of street cred from festies who love to jam until the wee hours of the morning. Maybe it’s the quirky banter between the three members onstage, or maybe it’s the extraordinary stage show that always accompanies the group (including an astounding light show, fog machine, and backlit screens for brave shadow dancers), or maybe it’s just the downright inspiring musical chemistry between the trio. Regardless, Fatty Lumpkin will continue packing dance floors and clubs for as long as people can keep up with them. 

Don’t miss Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Topaz, and Fatty Lumpkin this Friday, September 3rd at The Granada Theater. The Granada is located at 3524 Greenville Ave in Dallas, Texas. Tickets are available online from $7.50-$15, and doors open at 7:00pm. All ticket holders must be at least 14 years of age and must be able to provide valid ID at the door. 

http://www.myspace.com/johnnysketchandthedirtynotes
http://www.myspace.com/texastopaz
http://www.myspace.com/fattylumpkin
http://www.granadatheater.com/
http://www.dallasobserver.com/
http://www.wakarusa.com/
http://www.riverjamfest.com/

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Picked By: Cervante Pope

Who: FYF Fest 2010

Where: Los Angeles Historic Park in Los Angeles, Ca

When: Saturday, September 4th starting at 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $30 Adv

Age Restrictions: All Ages

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Picked By: Kelly Montgomery

Who: Jenny and Johnny

Where: Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, OR

When: Sunday, September 5 at 9 p.m.

Cost: $15 Adv, $17 Day Of

Age Restrictions: 21+

Rilo Kiley leading lady Jenny Lewis has teamed with creative partner Jonathan Rice to create a brand new album (drops August 31st) of pop-y indie-folk hits. The songs are still in the same vein as Rilo Kiley, but the addition of Rice gives the project a distinctly Americana feel. This album would be the perfect, dreamy soundtrack for a roadtrip down Route 66.