Performing this week: Black Fortress Of Opium (photo by Derek Kouyoumjian), Tristan Allen, Girlfriends, and A.K.A.C.O.D.
There are five shows of special note this week, starting on Wednesday. Three of them feature winners from the Boston Music Awards on Sunday night (more on that soon). First… well, technically she’s not a Boston artist anymore, as she’s moved to Austin, but Monique Ortiz had been a strong presence on the Boston music scene until just recently, and will be performing with beloved locals Dana Colley and Larry Dersch as A.K.A.C.O.D., so if you’d like your music smoky and soulful, with deep, sensuous vocals and gorgeous sax, most certainly head to the Plough & Stars tonight. On Thursday, Ajda the Turkish Queen‘s lushly gothic Black Fortress of Opium are joined by the fascinating “dope folk” of Narcoterror (also featuring Ajda) and Happy The Clown at P.A.’s Lounge. And just announced is a special Friday night “2010 Boston Music Awards celebration party” at Great Scott: Best DJ/Dance Night (The Pill) & TimeOut Boston Editor’s Choice (Mystery Roar). Sunday, there’s a special performance at the Berklee Performance Center with BMA ‘Artist of the Year’ Amanda Palmer and Tristan Allen, the Berklee Summer Student pianist whom Ms. Palmer met and was so impressed with, she helped put out his debut EP. Also on Sunday, for those more in the mood for a good ol’ fashioned rock club, Great Scott is having their holiday party with You Can Be A Wesley and BMA winners of ‘Rock Artist of the Year’, Girlfriends.
A.K.A.C.O.D. (Dana Colley, Monique Ortiz, Larry Dersch)
Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Plough & Stars
I see they’re billing this as the “last show”. Not sure if that means last forever, last this year (as Monique lives in Austin now), or what. Best see them while you have the chance! | listen here
Black Fortress of Opium, Narcoterror, Happy The Clown
Thursday, Dec. 9 at PA’s Lounge
photo by Derek Kouyoumjian
Black Fortress Of Opium | Narcoterror | Happy The Clown
They’re also playing at Gallery 119 (119 Chelmsford Street, Lowell) on Saturday Dec. 11, with Birdorgan
BMA Celebration Party: The Pill & Mystery Roar
Friday, Dec. 10 at Great Scott
An Evening with Amanda Palmer and Tristan Allen
Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Berklee Performance Center
Tristan, Amanda Palmer & Tristan's friends Alejandra and Nicola @ Amanda's piano.
Read the story of how Amanda discovered Tristan Allen on her blog. Quite awesome, and further proof of why she is so deserving of that BMA ‘Artist Of The Year’ award…
Great Scott Holiday Party: You Can Be A Wesley, Girlfriends
Sunday, Dec. 12 at Great Scott
Girlfriends
Girlfriends | You Can Be A Wesley
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