The Run Down - Thursday January 31, 2008

The last day of January has some quality shows for you. Here in Baltimore the Ottobar is hosting Judd & Maggie's CD release party with performances by Steve Hefter and Friends of Friends, Carousel Rogues, and Harrison Hudson. In Philly you can catch Lupe Fiasco at the Fillmore or head on over to the Khyber to see C Rayz Walz, Reef The Lost Cauze, Viro the Virus, and more. In VA, Thao with The Get Down Stay Down is having their CD release at IOTA with David Shultz and the Skyline. In DC the Red and the Black has Ilad, with Square Trio and Sun Committee. Finally at DC9 be sure to catch Zulu Pearls. Many of you were probably expecting to see Robbers On High Street, but a band member had to be taken to the hospital. Hopefully everything is okay. Zulu Pearls is still a fantastic band, so keep your plans intact for DC9 (it's only $5).

mp3: Judd & Maggie - Sleep Interrupted --> website --> buy
mp3: Lupe Fiasco - Little Weapon --> website --> buy
mp3: C Rayz Walz - Electric Avenue --> website --> buy
mp3: Thao with The Get Down Stay Down - Feet Asleep --> website --> buy
mp3: Ilad - National Flags --> website --> buy
mp3: Zulu Pearls - Dancing + Drinking --> website --> buy

The Run Down - Wednesday January 30, 2008

While I may be a bit out of sorts today, that doesn't stop the good shows going on tonight. The 9:30 club has everyone's favorite MC, Lupe Fiasco lyrically tear the roof down. There's a solid show at the Black Cat with DC's Greenland, Len Bias (the band, not the deceased b-baller), and More Humans. Finally here in Baltimore, everyone should go check out Among Wolves, Sissy Jupe, and The Herd Of Main St. at the 8x10. Among Wolves is amazing live so don't miss it.

mp3: Lupe Fiasco - Daydreamin' --> website --> buy

mp3: Greenland - Cardplayer --> website

mp3: Among Wolves - Seems To Me --> website --> buy

The Run Down - Sunday January 27, 2008

Though I may be pretty tired, you may not be. So for you there are a couple good concerts tonight. At the 9:30 club, Super Furry Animals, Holy Fuck, and Fiery Furnaces take the stage and do what they will with it. Here in Baltimore, Sonar plays host to one of my faves, Lupe Fiasco. That's one that shouldn't be missed (though I am missing it...again...tired...and...it's sold out).

mp3: Super Furry Animals - The Proper Ornaments --> website --> buy
mp3: Holy fuck - Lovely Allen --> website --> buy
mp3: Fiery Furnaces - Duplexes Of The Dead --> website --> buy
mp3: Lupe Fiasco - Pressure --> website --> buy

VIDEO - Graffiti Is Art

Primary Flight - curated graffiti in Florida.

mp3: Mike Shinoda (featuring Lupe Fiasco & Ghostface) - Spray Paint

video via Wooster Collective