Wavves and The Felice Brothers Coming to Rock and Roll Hotel — On Sale Friday, July 30!

Nathan Williams is bringing his Wavves, which means madness, to Washington, D.C. following the release of his second Fat Possum Record, King of the Beach, out August 3. Wavves will be hitting Rock and Roll Hotel September 27, and tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m. You can check out the whole of the new record over on Fat Possum’s website.

After the departure and consequential heart surgery of drummer/singer Simone Felice, The Felice Brothers are back and are off on tour. They’ll be coming to D.C. for a show at Rock and Roll Hotel on October 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

SOLD OUT: Jenny and Johnny at Black Cat, September 16

Hope you got your ticket for the hottest show in Washington, D.C., because Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice’s show as Jenny and Johnny at Black Cat on September 16 is now sold out!

Just Announced: Neko Case at Black Cat, August 22 – On Sale July 30 at Noon!

From her time with The New Pornographers to her own gorgeous Americana solo work to touring as part of Jacob Dylan’s band, Neko Case has always made audiences swoon at her lucious voice and amazing talents. She plays Black Cat on August 22. Tickets go on sale July 30 at noon.

Q&A with Girl in a Coma; Playing Juanita’s September 1

Girl in a Coma, San Antonio’s sweethearts and all-girl punk rock band, sat down with Ticket Alternative’s Sarah Spencer before their July 14, 2010 show at Maxine’s Pub in Hot Springs, Ark. for a candid look into life on the road, their common interests, as well as some of the life history that inspires them.

It’s nice to meet you guys. Welcome to Hot Springs.

Jenn: Thank you. It is hot.

It is hot! You’ll have to check out that hot water fountain across the street [the natural hot water springs].

Jenn: I know. It’s so cute, though.

Thank you. I love it here. Is it your first time in Arkansas? or Hot Springs?

CD Review: Miniature Tigers — Fortress; Playing Black Cat, August 17 and Star Bar, August 20

Miniature Tigers
Fortress
Modern Art/LG

By Eileen Tilson

Once upon a time there was a woman who ate her very first pot brownie. This “space cake” as she so cleverly called it, took about 45 minutes to effect her, starting at her tingling toes, and riding her blood waves, until her entire body felt like it was in slow motion. Everything was funny, everything was mellow, and for a brief period of time, everything seemed right in the world. This same orbit can be felt by listening to Brooklyn-via-Phoenix band Miniature Tigers’ latest album Fortress. The record is produced by Morning Benders’ Chris Chu, who brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the project through his eclectic use of echo bits, snappy snare, and twinkling synth effects. This is the lovechild of the Monkeys and the Beach Boys growing up in the Heart of Hipster Cool, Williamsburg. … Continue Reading

Live Review: Girl In A Coma at Maxine’s, July 14

Review and photos by Sarah Spencer

The electricity in the air was palpable in downtown Hot Springs, Ark. Not only had Maxine’s Pub added itself to the Ticket Alternative family earlier this summer, but it has also been attracting nationally- and internationally-known artists to the remodeled and historic venue in recent years. New owners Agnes Galecka and husband Kevin Rogers have really helped solidify the Spa City in the independent live music scene with their new, bigger, relocated stage, a top of the line sound system, quality stage lighting,  and not to mention, an always clean venue and friendly staff. … Continue Reading

The Rock in Maplewood, Minn. Closes

We’re sad to hear that music venue The Rock in Maplewood, Minn. has closed. From the club’s website:

Please join us for our final night, Thursday, July 22nd.

A piece of a lot of people died this week. Please know that the amazing people we meet and memories we made can never be taken from us.

On behalf of my family and myself, Thank You!

-Brian Bauman

Join us tonight for $2 you call it until it’s gone.

Please note that our shows have been moved to Robert’s off Ten, in Mounds View.

More information can be found at http://www.therocknightclub.com/

Nerd Nite DC & Washington City Paper Present A D.C. Beer Week Event

Washington, D.C. sure does love its beer. So much so, that the city is dedicating a whole week to the beverage of the gods, starting August 16. It’ll run to August 21, and on August 20 Nerd Nite DC and Washington City Paper are having a party at Rock and Roll Hotel to celebrate. The event will feature craft beers and music pairings, featuring beer director Greg Engert of ChurchKey, founder and brewer Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Tracy Jill Doty from the NIH, New Rock Church of Fire and many more. There will also be presentations on the history, artistry and science of beer. Basically if you like music and beer, this is the place for you.

Bouncing Souls, Screaming Females, Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s Coming to Black Cat

Washington, D.C. just announced some great shows for this fall. All three of the shows go on sale Friday, July 23 at noon.

Punk rockers Bouncing Souls just keep getting better with age, like a fine wine. They play D.C. on September 11. Photo from Brooklyn Vegan.

Up-and-comers Screaming Females seem set to follow in Bouncing Souls’ footsteps, with a similar thrilling vintage punk rock sound (and also being from New Jersey) and attention from the likes of New York Magazine, SPIN and Rolling Stone. They play September 14.

Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s bring their delightful chamber pop to D.C. on October 1.

Just Announced: Widespread Panic VIP Tickets at Center Stage, September 23

Widespread Panic are playing a special charity show for Tunes for Tots, which supports arts and music education for kids, at Center Stage on September 23. If you are a mega-fan who really wants to support the cause and get up close and personal with your idols, then you might want to splurge for the $500 VIP tickets, which gets you into the private VIP cocktail party with the band before the show (which includes open premium bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres from renowned Empire State South chef Hugh Acheson), early admittance to Center Stage, private cash bar during the show, signed poster and VIP parking. VIP tickets go on sale July 30 at Ticket Alternative.