I don’t know how I hadn’t heard Guards yet, but I’m glad they are opening for Menomena tomorrow at Grey Eagle.

RBTS WIN tonight at Greagle with CLOUDEATER! Smart Bet from Mountain Xpress: Local trio RBTS WIN describe themselves as “electronic/soul/indie/chill-hop” and, as many descriptors as that packs in, there’s more. Like, the way they capture and feed both the need to dance and the desire to soar; the way their songs are equal parts mystical and secular. And early tracks from the group’s forthcoming Palm Sunday delve even more deeply into the beat and the spirit. RBTS WIN perform at the Grey Eagle on Thursday, Jan. 24., with Atlanta-based art rock/electronic outfit Cloudeater and local DJ Molly Parti. 9 p.m., $10 in advance or $12 day of show. 

RBTS WIN tonight at Greagle with CLOUDEATER!

Smart Bet from Mountain Xpress:

Local trio RBTS WIN describe themselves as “electronic/soul/indie/chill-hop” and, as many descriptors as that packs in, there’s more. Like, the way they capture and feed both the need to dance and the desire to soar; the way their songs are equal parts mystical and secular. And early tracks from the group’s forthcoming Palm Sunday delve even more deeply into the beat and the spirit. RBTS WIN perform at the Grey Eagle on Thursday, Jan. 24., with Atlanta-based art rock/electronic outfit Cloudeater and local DJ Molly Parti. 9 p.m., $10 in advance or $12 day of show. 

Dex Romweber may not be the prettiest rocker out there, but who needs a pretty face when you can play like the devil. The Dex Romweber Duo (Dex and his sister Sara) have blown me away the last couple times I’ve seen them rocking the pants off bigger, younger, more hyped bands. They are the real deal. Need proof, check out Alli Marshall’s interview with Dex over at Mountain Xpress. And to sweeten the pot, the infamous Mad Tea will open. This Friday, Dec 28, at Grey Eagle. 10 bucks in advance. Bring your dancing shoes.

As long as you are going out Friday night, you might as well continue to rock out on Saturday with Albert Adams, Decent Lovers, Taylor Rogers, and Total War at LAB. 5 bucks.

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My ears are still ringing from Japandroids, who Harvest Records were kind enough to bring to town this past Sunday. While I enjoy most of the shows at Grey Eagle, it really feels like an acoustic listening room most of the time. This night felt like a basement show on steroids. Bands, please bring more lights! It makes everything awesomer.

Japandroids were my #1 show that I hadn’t seen live yet and while there was some fierce competition, the new number one position goes to Action Bronson.

The Sadies are one of those bands who I had never listened to, but I got to the show and all of the people town who I respect were there: my favorite bands, DJs, bartenders, tattoo artists, restaurateurs, video store owners, etc.

I’ve always had people in my life who are a little older and infinitely cooler. When I lived in Albany, it was the incredible HG who owns Valentines and served Jen and I our first drink on our first date during Ted Leo. Here it is art-power-couple Ami and Krekel (of Mad Tea, Moodees, Krektones, etc) who continually school me and make sure I don’t miss amazing nights like this.