Tonight in Big (and Little) D

Now that Trees is once again a viable option for catching a worthwhile local/indie show (a million thanks to RTB2/Oso Closo/KDGE's Local Show) we have no problem putting tonight's offering at the top of our list, despite 2 pretty B.A. national shows in town.

Mark from the Local Show continues his Wednesday night bookings at Trees (heads up: they'll move to Thursdays starting in Nov.) in a quest to select the band that gets to open the next Edgefest. Tonight's show, starting at 9PM, features contestants The Roomsounds, Slider Pines, and Young & Brave, and as if that weren't enough already, we've been told there is no cover charge.

The newly reunited Islands also make a pretty compelling case as to why it would be a very good idea to head over to Rubber Gloves tonight for those up Denton way. Even more interesting is former Be Your Own Pet frontwoman Jemina Pearl who is supporting a very recently-released solo debut "Break It Up." Just as we wouldn't expect any surprise appearances from collaborators Iggy Pop or Thurston Moore, we also wouldn't expect that she'll have grown out of her terrifically bratty persona that we've come to love so.

And not to be forgotten are The Low Anthem who bring their brand of chamber folk to the Granada Theater. The group has made a ton of headway since their humble beginnings, getting to share the stage with some of their heroes, including Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and Gilian Welch at this year's Newport Folk Festival. Head over to their site and sign up for their mailing list to receive a bonus MP3 of the group covering Bob Dylan's "Dignity".

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