This Week in D.C.

Monday:
> Cat Power @ 930 Club
[MP3] Cat Power | The Greatest
Normally I would be all over this show but the Sox and Game 3 beckon. Plus, I have a busy week otherwise.

> Birds & Batteries @ Velvet Lounge
[MP3] Birds & Batteries | Ocarina
[MP3] Birds & Batteries | Turnstyles
I've heard very good things about this San Fransisco outfit.

Tuesday:
> Maroon 5 w/ The Hives @ Verizon Center
[MP3] The Hives | Tick Tick Boom (via Rocknblog)
I am TOTALLY going to this show.

> Shout Out Out Out Out @ Rock n Roll Hotel

Wednesday:
> The Hives @ The Black Cat
I expect the Cat (already sold out) to be a zoo, which should make for an awesome show.

> Shortstack w/ The 1900s @ Rock n Roll Hotel
[MP3] 1900s | Bring The Good Boys Home

Friday:
> British Sea Power w/ Two If By Sea @ The Black Cat
[MP3] British Sea Power | Atom

> H.I.M. @ 930 Club
I was excited to see H.I.M. during Projekt Revolution, but they came off as a third rate Queensryche.

Saturday:
> Stars @ 9:30 Club
[MP3] Stars | The Night Starts Here

> Middle Distance Runner @ The Black Cat
[MP3] Middle Distance Runner | The Sun and Earth (via the always excellent and totally RSS-worthy IA)
This is the record release party for MDR's new E.P., which I have yet to receive a copy of.
*cough*Ian*cough*
I'll probably try and swing by this show, pending how late the D.C. United game goes.

Sunday:
> Rodrigo y Gabriela @ 930 Club

> Film School @ Rock n Roll Hotel
[MP3] Film School | Lectric

> ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead @ The Black Cat
This show seemingly came out of nowhere. I just found out about it last week. I hated ...Trail of Dead's last record, but I'll still be there. I need to hear "Mistakes and Regrets." Best. Song. Ever. I would give it six stars in iTunes if I could.