Who’s Playing Where? August 28th – August 30th: Northern State, Captain Ahab and VHS or BETA.

The ladies of Northern State play close to home this Wednesday.

Although I myself am not a giant fan of Northern State, I can see the appeal. And even though I wouldn’t sit around by myself listening to the CD, I’m sure the live show will be buckets of fun. Especially the one this Wednesday in Brooklyn where the ever-fabulous Murray Hill will be hosting.

If you live in Chicago, however, go see Papercuts at Schubas on Wednesday. I saw them last Friday with Tiny Vipers and Beach House and all the bands were fan-freakin-tastic. The crowd was pretty annoying, but that’s not the bands’ fault. And the drummer and bassist from Papercuts are in this band Red Leaf Black Bird that is very special.

Extra, extra! Read all about it! Show listings after the jump!

Tuesday August 28th:
Girl in a Coma at Zen’s Bday – Casper, WY
Ana Egge at The Living Room - NYC
StinkMitt at Tritone – Philadelphia, PA
Gogol Bordello at Henry Fonda Theatre - LA

Wednesday August 29th:
Northern State, Palomar and Holy Hail (w/ Murray Hill) at Luna Lounge - NYC
Captain Ahab, Kocho-Bi-Sexual and Abstract Artimus at Cake Shop - NYC
Papercuts and Casiotone For The Painfully Alone at Schubas – Chicago, IL
Feist and Grizzly Bear at McCarren Pool - NYC

Team Robespierre opens for VHS or BETA for free! in Brooklyn.

Thursday August 30th:
Mika Miko at OBrien’s Pub – Allston, MA
Deerhunter at Black Cat Backstage – Washington D.C.
VHS or BETA, Walter Meego and Team Robespierre at Studio B – NYC (free w/ rsvp!)
Au Revoir Simone and Oh No! Oh My! at Emo’s – Austin, TX