Concerts Coming Up Next Week: June 13-17

Here's the rundown on the top 5 most note-worthy concerts coming up this week.

Monday, June 13:

Cheap Girls: Playing at The Olympic Venue

This indie rock act from Michigan fully embraces their dorky looks, demonstrating a sharp, energized sound reminiscent of late 90s groups such as Weezer and Ben Folds Five.

Wednesday, June 15:

Blue October: Playing at The Knitting Factory Concert House

Best known for their 2006 platinum record ‘Foiled’, this rock group from Houston, Texas has had eight top 40 singles over the course of their seven studio album career. They’ll be performing at the Knitting Factory Concert House beginning at 8 PM.

Thursday, June 16:

David Bazan: Playing at The Olympic Venue

With an intimate voice, both beautiful and soulful, this singer-songwriter creates atmospheric songs that stick with you long after they’re over. Performing with opening act and fellow singer-songwriter Laura Gibson, Bazan will take the stage at the Olympic Venue to perform selections off his latest studio album.

Nothing: Playing at Neurolux

This band from Philadelphia combines a variety of different genres including post-grunge, shoegaze pop and noisy industrial rock to create unique, striking songs that are very memorable. They’ll be performing at the Neurolux along with opening acts Wrong and Culture Abuse.

Friday, June 17:

III Nino: Playing at The Knitting Factory Concert House

Hailing from New Jersey, this metal band performs heavy, noisy rock with a Latin sound to it. Fans of the genre known as ‘nu-metal’, a form of metal that combines heavy metal with hip hop characteristics, will enjoy this six-piece group.