Monday Night Music Options 12/4/06

The Parson Red Heads Have the Monday Night Residency This Month at the Echo

You guys catch the Silversun Pickups on Letterman? You can watch it here (until it gets taken down). Maybe a little nervous at first, but they warmed up and ultimately gave a strong performance. In the wrap up after their performance Paul and Dave lavished them with praise. Paul said something like "I haven't heard anything like that in a while. I'd love to hear what else they can do. They were terrific." And Dave said something complimentary for Dave like, "How 'bout that huh? That's all you can hope for really."

Tonight's Pick:

The Parson Red Heads / Black Pine / The Faraway Places / Nico Stai @ the Echo (Free) – As I’ve said many times, The Parson Red Heads are one of my favorite new local bands. They’re influenced by bands like the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young without being hokey about it. Nice harmonies and janglely guitars. Read Jeff Weiss’ top five reasons to like the Parson Red Heads.

Also Appearing:

The Delta Spirit / What Made Milwaukee Famous @ Spaceland (Free) – The Delta Spirit is a San Diego band. They’re doing the Monday night residency at Spaceland in December and also playing the Troubadour on Wednesday. I hear a little slide guitar, but don’t know much about them. What Made Milwaukee Famous is an Austin indie-pop band that records for Barsuk (Death Cab for Cutie’s old label). Download “Sweet Lady”
Death Cab For Cutie / Jenny Lewis & the Watson Twins @ Terrace Theatre in Long Beach ($32) – Tickets available if you want to drive down to the LB. Did you guys catch Jenny Lewis on the Jimmy Kimmel show? The band looked and sounded great. Jenny Lewis is so professional. She’s definitely from the Dolly Parton / Loretta Lynn school of charm. And it’s always good to see Farmer Dave on national television. You can watch it HERE (until it gets taken down).
Pearls and Brass @ the Scene – Heavy, sludge rock from Philly. Download “No Stone”
Pit Er Pat @ the Smell ($5) – I just saw these guys at Spaceland on the 21st. They’ve got a little bit of a Blonde Redhead, mixed with Chicago post-rock vibe. Download “Solstice”
Fishtank Ensemble @ Knitting Factory ($7) – Gypsy music.