An Horse

Thanks to Rachel for this show alert. Playing tonight at Emo's inside so probably a little late for a Tuesday. However, they are also going to be at ACL so here's a preview. They're from Brisbane and were at SXSW. Of all the Australian bands I previewed I missed this one. Nice peppy sound.

Camp Out

Caveman

This is one of the bands opening for Here We Go Magic tomorrow night. Apparently a Brooklyn supergroup of members from other Indie bands. A quote I read: " this start-up band is becoming New York’s indie rock juggernaut at a rapid pace." May be worth checking them out. By the way, Here We Go Magic has a new EP out that's supposed to be good, too.

December 28th

Randy Newman

The lineup came out today so the postings begin. I'll start with a songwriting legend. He's famous for "Short People" and "I Love LA" but did you know he also wrote "You can Leave Your Hat on" and "Mama Told me not to Come"? Lots more. A real treat to have him play ACL. Here's a song that Citizen Cope covered when we saw him 3 weeks ago. Great lyrics.

A Wedding in Cherokee County

Ivan & Alyosha

Sticking with the Seattle folk scene, these guys are playing the Mohawk Saturday night with Dana Falconberry. Should be a mellow evening. Also, inside so it will be late. They're also getting lots of NPR love. BTW: no one is named Ivan or Alyosha.

Glorify

Other Lives

Had to share this one as their new album is being released today. These guys are from Stillwater, Ok. They were here for SXSW and also just came through town opening for Decemberists. After that show they impressed a local blogger enough that he posted this song. I like it. Doesn't look like they'll be through town again soon. This song reminds me of The National:

Tamer Animals

The Cave Singers

Here's the band opening for Fleet Foxes tonight. Also from Seattle and also folkish. They seem to be gathering fans. It could be worth it to arrive early to see them. This song is apparently their show-closer:

Dancing on Our Graves