This Weekend's Walk-ups
Here is another list of things to do this weekend. Obviously sold out shows are not mentioned. See the last list for some tickets to buy. Also The National added a fifth night at Bowery, Beirut will probably add a fourth.
THIS WEEKEND'S WALK-UPS
THURSDAY - APRIL 5
After the closing of Sin-é, FRICTION is moving to the Mercury Lounge. The have put together a big line up with Land of Talk headlining their first show there. Dave Bruno from Slap You In Public is DJing all night. Or you could check out UK pop sensation Patrick Wolf at Hiro Ballroom if you can stand the wait to get inside.
FRICTION Presents: Land of Talk / Mahagony / Vampire Weekend / Balún
Mercury Lounge (7:30 PM doors) $10
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GBH Presents: Patrick Wolf
Hiro Ballroom (9:00 PM doors) RSVP Here
FRIDAY - APRIL 6
Bang Camaro bring to life the world's best Guitar Hero band. If you have every played the game you know exactly what their music sounds like. Plus they are backed by a choir of singing bros. Or Patrick Wolf again.
Bang Camaro
Mercury Lounge (8:30 PM doors) $12
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FUN Presents: Patrick Wolf
Studio B (10:00 PM doors) $12
SATURDAY - APRIL 7
Knockout Round 3 is going down Saturday. Benzos and The Diggs are playing. The Battering Room has hand-picked a bunch of other bands too. Check the site for set times.
KNOCKOUT Round 3: benzos / The Diggs / Square Wave Punch / The Diggs / Bridges and Powerlines
Matchless (8:00 PM doors) $8
SUNDAY - APRIL 8 - EASTER
This Easter show is a random pairing of bands but is exciting because Casiotone for the Painfully Alone is making an overdue New York appearance. Also if you are missing The Black Angels and Vietnam at Mercury Saturday, you could always catch them at Luna Lounge.
Xiu Xiu / Shearwater / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
Bowery Ballroom (8:00 PM doors) $17
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The Black Angels / Vietnam / The Cave Singers
Luna Lounge (8:00 PM doors) $12