Arizona State of Mind
The two standard members of Calexico, singer/songwriter Joey Burns and drummer John Convertino, have Tucson flowing throughout their being. Says Burns (via NPR): "The fact that we are a border region is really exciting. I like the mix of cultures and language styles and life." That mix really comes out in Calexico's music, especially on Algiers, their latest album of heavily Southwest-tinged Americana. Along with their rise to prominence in their home state, the band (including guitarist Paul Niehaus, multi-instrumentalists Jacob Valenzuela and Martin Wenk, and bassist Volker Zander) continues their climb everywhere else. Don't think twice when it comes to seeing Calexico's fresh blend this Thursday.
CALEXICOw/ The Dodos
@ 9:30 Club
This Thursday!
October 11
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Split Personality
"I like breakup records that don't pat you on the back and say 'It's OK. It's going to work out.' I like breakup records that say, 'It's sh*t now, and it's going to suck even worse, but we're in this together.'" - Jens Lekman (via Pitchfork TV)
Somewhere between a heartfelt singer-songwriter and a deadpan stand up comedian lies Jens Lekman. Strumming his guitar and delivering his love-realist lyrics, Lekman peppers his performances with hilarious anecdotes and thoughtful asides. When he plays 9:30 Club this Friday, expect a deeply intimate performance that'll keep you on your toes with some charming humor.
click here to watch the Pitchfork TV interview/performance with Jens Lekman Live in London
JENS LEKMANw/ Taken By Trees
@ 9:30 Club
This Friday!
October 12
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Wild Kind
Ryan Bingham may be best known for his contributions to the 2010 film Crazy Heart. His co-written song with T Bone Burnett, "The Weary Kind", won Golden Globe, Academy, and Grammy Awards for its inclusion in the film, and he also had a small acting part as Tony. While Bingham certainly has the dusty, plaintive songwriting down, his new album, Tomorrowland, features a much more amplified sound. With a new "take no prisoners" attitude, Bingham will play 9:30 Club this Saturday. Take this as a warning that if you want to see this excellent songwriter, you better act post-haste.
RYAN BINGHAMw/ The Americans
@ 9:30 Club
This Saturday!
October 13
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Exalted Ones
When supergroup Divine Fits played their first show on August 1st in Austin, Austinist had this to say about Britt Daniel and Dan Boeckner's team-up: "Their styles blend together so well that the highest compliment one can give is that it sounds exactly like one would expect: Daniel's tight attention to detail and Boeckner's guitar heroics/experimental nature played off each other naturally." Throw in some very solid drums from Sam Brown, and Divine Fits have got a highly groovy, sexy set of songs to deploy when they play 9:30 Club. Take a listen for yourself while watching their new video for "Would That Not Be Nice". Then, head to the Club next Thursday for a musical sermon from some true indie rock gods.
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DIVINE FITS (Britt Daniel of Spoon • Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade • Sam Brown of New Bomb Turks)
@ 9:30 Club
Next Thursday!
October 18
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Th 11/1 First Night Sold Out! Second Night Added! Dr. Dog w/ Cotton Jones
Sa 11/24 The Surfjohn Stevens Christmas Sing-A-Long Seasonal Affective Disorder Yuletide Disaster Pageant On Ice w/ Sheila Saputo
Su 12/9 First Three Nights Sold Out! Fourth Night Added! All Good Presents Grace Potter and The Nocturnals Early Show! 6pm Doors
Su 12/9 Jason Isbell w/ Communist Daughter Late Show! 10pm Doors
Th 12/13 Matisyahu
Sa 12/22 Virginia Coalition
The above shows are on sale Thursday, October 11 at 10am through 930.com unless otherwise noted.
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