The Walkmen w/ Tennis
Friday, December 3, 9:30 Club (sold out), doors at 8 p.m.

The Walkmen came up through the New York rock scene with a fresh sound filled with chords, beats, and vocals like you’ve never heard before. The Walkmen’s music is world-weary, yet genuinely dramatic. While they made it big in the New York garage rock scene their personal style is far from grunge. They keep things innovative by mixing classical instruments (such as the upright piano) with new sounds and adaptations. Rock fans should not miss this concert.

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WGTB presents Best Coast
Saturday, November 20, Bulldog Alley ($5), doors at 8:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles band Best Coast released its debut album Crazy For You in July. This beach-pop concert will make you temporarily forget the chilly temperatures, impending snow, and lack of daylight. Best Coast has an unrefined sound drawing influence from 60s girl groups and post punk bands. Their raw and fuzzy sound makes their lyrics incomprehensible, but the words “love”, “boyfriend”, “miss”, “weed”, and “cats” often make their way to the surface.

For more information, check out WGTB’s Facebook event.

The Frames
Sunday, November 21, 9:30 Club ($25), doors at 7 p.m.

Formed in 1990, The Frames is one of Ireland’s biggest indie rock bands with a sound comparable to Coldplay. They are doing a twentieth anniversary tour as a part of (RED)NIGHTS, which donates $2 from every ticket purchase to benefit the global (RED) fund. Buy you ticket as soon as possible because the Frames typically play sold-out concerts.

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Kokayi w. the Rising Suns, DJ Beach, and Sea Dog
Friday, November 12, Bulldog Alley (free with GOCard), doors at 10 p.m.

This Friday, the Georgetown Alternative Music Series presents Kokayi, a local Grammy-nominated emcee, producer, singer, and songwriter. Kokayi’s music combines elements of hip-hop, punk, rock, funk, and electro. D.C. student bands Sea Dog and the Rising Suns will open the show, while DJ Beach will spin throughout the night.

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Umphrey’s McGee

Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6, 9:30 Club ($25), doors at 10 p.m.

In the mood for some late-1990s prog rock?

Umphrey’s McGee, an improvising band with songs that often trail past the ten-minute mark, is known for its unique concerts. (The band often asks for track recommendations from the crowd, for example.) In the tradition of Phish and the Grateful Dead—while drawing influences heavy metal, jazz, bluegrass, and country—Umphrey’s McGee adds a unique twist to traditional jam band fare.

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