This Thursday is just one of those days where there are too many bands playing. First of all, there’s the up and coming buzz bands. Twin Sister seem to have completely blown up just in the last few days, and they will play at Glasslands with Holiday Shores. And Golden Girls, who have been creeping up on the buzz-o-meter (but who’s songs are a little hit-or-miss for me right now), will play at Pianos. Both worthy shows if you want to be able to say “I saw them when.” Japandroids and Best Coast are a killer combination at Bowery Ballroom, but good luck getting tickets. AND Bonnie “Prince” Billy is playing two of his intimate Monster Island Basement shows. Not to mention good old stand by’s, The Walkmen, at the Bell House.
Out of all these shows, I’m going to recommend the glowing trifecta of Garotas Suecas, Golden Triangle, and Total Slacker at the Knitting Factory. Garotas Suecas are from Brazil, and if they don’t put a smile on your face, well, aren’t you a sour person then. There’s a lot of Os Mutantes in there, but maybe with a little less quirk. I’ve managed to miss them at two consecutive SXSWs, and they don’t come around all that often since they’re from Brazil. Plus, Golden Triangle and Total Slacker are some of Brooklyn’s best. That’s why this show wins for the day, though any of the ones I mentioned above are a good bet.
