Who’s Playing Where? July 30th – August 2nd: Fiona Apple, M.I.A. and Peter Bjorn and John.

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You just can’t get any lovelier than these two.

I know that I just wrote earlier today about the appearance of Zach Galifianakis in a music video, but I’m going to tell you about another video he’s in.  Clearly I’m a new and enthusiastic fan.  But it is relevant because if I hadn’t watched Fiona Apple’s video for “Not About Love” with Zach being hilarious in it (he is an amazing dancer!), I wouldn’t have probably even thought about Ms. Apple, much less realized that she has some good new songs.  I never really cared before, despite her knock-you-to-the-floor good looks, but I suddenly find myself drawn to her deep voice and piano stylings.  But no matter how good this song is, the best part is the video:

 

See tonight through Thursday show listings after the jump!

Monday July 30th:
M.I.A. at Echoplex – LA
Girl in a Coma at GW Roadhouse – Laredo, TX
The White Stripes at Sloss Furnace – Birmingham, AL


Tuesday July 31st:
Joan as Policewoman at Schubas – Chicago, IL
Peter Bjorn and John and Cass McCombs at Henry Fonda Theatre – LA
The Slits at House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
The Moaners at The Loft – Dallas, TX


Wednesday August 1st:
Tegan and Sara at Hiro Ballroom – NYC
Patti Smith at Carnegie Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA
Patty Griffin at Santa Fe Brewing Company – Santa Fe, NM


Thursday August 2nd:
Sparklehorse and Ladybug Transistor at Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL
Gravy Train!!!< and Mika Miko at The Glass House – LA
Lez Zeppelin at Webster Theatre – Hartford, CT
Fiona Apple at Pier Six Pavillion – Baltimore, MD