Concerts You Need to See in September

- The Format, Limbeck, Steel Train, Piebald, Reubens Accomplice. September 2nd @ Station 4

(myspace.com/limbeck)
This concert is going to be awesome. The Format’s latest release, “Dog Problems” is perfect the whole way through. It’s fun to listen to, and even more fun to sing along to. Limbeck is a band that has never let me down. They are one of the best bands I’ve seen live. Their music a perfect mix of alt-country and rock and they bring back the friendly vibe to live performances.

- Damien Rice. September 4th – State Theater

- VHS or Beta, Walter Meego. September 5th @ 7th Street Entry

- Envy on the Coast, Receiving Ends of Sirens. September 6th @ Triple Rock

- The Flaming Lips, Black Moth, Super Rainbow. September 9th @ Myth Nightclub
Wayne Coyne running above the crowd in a plastic bubble. Need I say more?

-William Elliot Whitmore, Tim Barry (of Avail), Josh Smalls. September 10th @ Triple Rock
HOLY CRAP!! I’m so freakin’ excited for this show. First, William Elliot Whitmore is amazing. His latest release “Song of the Blackbird” is one of the truest forms of American Folk music that I’ve heard in a while. Tim Barry’s solo effort (released on Suburban Home Records) is filled with true stories of one night stands, a friend killing their sister’s abusive husband and just living life in Richmond, VA. If you’re a fan of Avail, you’ll be able to appreciate Tim’s scratchy, trucker voice and heartfelt lyrics. Last but not least is Josh Smalls. He also released his own solo project on Suburban Home Records. He is a multi-instrument, eclectic musician, who helped support Tim Barry on his first solo tour.

- Rilo Kiley, Grand Ole Party. September 14th @ First Ave.

- Dillinger Four. September 14th @ Triple Rock.
Oh crap, two shows in one night. If I had to choose between the two, it would be D4. I saw them in Vegas in January, but I wouldn’t mind a refresher. Plus, they haven’t released anything since 2003 (and that was a live record), so I think we all need a good shot of Dillinger Four.

- They Might Be Giants. September 17th @ First Ave.

- Cartel, Nightmare of You, Weatherbox. September 18th @ First Ave.
You might be thinking, “Cartel? The band in the bubble?” and yes this is that band. Although I’m not the biggest advocate for Cartel (though they are catchy and I’m sure they put on a fun show) I’m still going to the show, mainly for Nightmare of You and Weatherbox. Nightmare of You only has 1 full length album that they put out in 2005 (S/T), and a few EP’s, but the S/T album is one of those albums that will set the pace for their whole career, and I can’t wait to hear more in their upcoming release “Bang”. Weatherbox is a band I’ve been hearing about for a while, good for fans of The Early November, I think they’ll fit in perfectly with this lineup.

- Rocky Votolato. September 19th @ Varsity Theater
Rocky = awesome. If you don’t know his music, this concert will make you wish you did, just so you could sing along…and sway.

- The Weakerthans, The Last Town Chorus. September 25th @ Triple Rock