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Dominant Legs release Invitation, celebrate tonight at Cafe Du Nord
Dominant Legs‘ debut album is out today and the band is kicking off a US tour tonight with Nurses at Cafe Du Nord (9pm, $10). Speaking of Nurses, like DL, they’ve also got a compelling new experimental pop album — Dracula, out now on Dead Oceans.
Active Child and Chad Valley at Bottom of the Hill
Active Child‘s show at Bottom of the Hill on Wednesday, September 28th is sold out, but it’s worth seeking out tickets to catch Pat Grossi’s finely-crafted electronic pop. Chad Valley and SF’s Silver Swans support.
Active Child – Playing House (Ft. How To Dress Well) by Vagrant Records
Jacuzzi Boys come to the Hemlock Tavern
South Florida trio Jacuzzi Boys are touring the country behind their second album, Glazin’. The Boys bring their surf-inflected power pop to the Hemlock Tavern on Sunday night (9pm, $10) with Midnite Snaxxx.
Four local bands at Milk on Thursday
This Thursday night is locals night at Milk (9pm, $5), with White Cloud, Sunbeam Rd., Permanent Collection, and Surf Club. If you like art rock and shoegazey pop, this is the place to be on Thursday.