Music Listings

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

LUCERO

They've ditched the country twang for a straightforward rock sound, but they'll still be the best performance you'll see all year. Expect to stay out late as they often play every request before leaving.

Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $12.

ACID MOTHER'S TEMPLE Even hippies are ironic these days, and the Japanese are the strangest breed.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 8, $15.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 DEARBORN

They sound like every other rock band, but they have a following. 

CBGB's, 315 Bowery (betw. 1st and 2nd Sts.), 212-982-4052; 8, $7.

TAKE ACTION TOUR This touring charity used to feature some so-so punk bands, but this year they opted for some uber-lame emo bands like Matchbook Romance.

Nokia Theater Times Square, 1515 Broadway (at W. 44th St.), 212-930-1950; 7, $20.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 NOUVELLE VAGUE

Cette bande française fait les meilleures couvertures de chanson de Clash (which in French means "this French band does the best Clash song covers," at least that's how freetranslations.com translated it).

Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-1224; 9, $20.

HIGH ON FIRE W/ GOATWHORE Stoner metal meets black metal. Let's just hope the two don't procreate.

Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent &Wythe Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $15.

AVAIL Few punk bands have been touring for as long with as much intensity as Avail. Also playing with Draft, members of Hot Water Music, which is a nice Southern punk rock compliment.

Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 6, $10.

BLACK EYED PEAS Named after a food that's "good for the soul," Easy-E would be proud of their success. Maybe.

Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, 212-307-7171; 7:30, $44.50-$54.50.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 SLAYWHORE

An all female, Slayer-cover band. Pentagrams can be feminine, right?

Sin-e, 125 Attorney St. (at Stanton), 212-388-0077; 8, $10.

BJORKESTRA Self-described as a an "18 piece big band interpretation of the music of Bjork." We've heard of stranger.

Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Place and East 4th St.), 212-254-1263; 9:30, $15/$18.

GHOSTFACE KILLAH  A chance to see Wu-Tang's most underrated member, a true revolutionary and an old school pioneer.

Nokia Theater Times Square, 1515 Broadway (at W. 44th Street), 212-930-19507; 7, $33.

HIP HOP SUMMIT "GET YOUR MONEY RIGHT" Let's see, big name hip-hop superstars discuss the right way to make money?right. Might be worth it for the comedic value.

Hammersmith Ballroom, 311 West 34th Street (at 8th Avenue), 212-307-7171; 12, free.

STEEL TRAIN Classic-sounding rock played in the modern era. Not for those weary of jamming.

Piano's, 158 Ludlow (at Stanton), 212-505-3733; 11, $10.

THE D.C. SNIPERS Obviously enough time has passed to allow for the idolizing of these serial killers by musicians.

Trash, 256 Grand Street (betw. Roebling St. and Driggs Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-599-1000; 9, $8.

THE DRESDEN DOLLS Is it cabaret? Punk? You decide.

Virgin Megastore Union Square; 52 East 14th Street; 877-484-7446, Free.

ISLANDS Rising tides haven't overcome them yet.

Avalon, 47 West 20th Street (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-807-7780, 6:30PM, $15.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 CHARLIE WILSON OF THE GAP BAND

The lead voice on "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" returns with a new solo album and Top 10 R&B hit.

B.B. King, 237 West 42nd Street (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-243-4940; 8, $40 adv/$45.

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, RYE COALITION Want to feel like you're back with the Stones? Time to revel in rock cliche.

Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-1224; 9, $18.50.

SCISSOR SISTERS, TIGA Leave your mama at home and take yourself out so you don't feel so comfortably numb.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey Street (at Bowery), 212-533-2111; 8, $25.

MONDAY, APRIL 24 MONTY ALEXANDER & LUCIANO

Jamaica's piano legend and one of reggae's most prominent, plus guitarist Ernest Ranglin and saxist Dean Fraser.

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 8, $45/$40 adv. 

SEAN NA NA Sean Tillmann drops his other schtick and heads back to his power pop persona.

Northsix, 66 N. 6th St. (betw. Kent & Wythe Ave.), Brooklyn, 718-599-5103; 8, $10.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 JAMIE LIDELL

Gorgeous songs, stunning singing.

Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey Street (at Bowery), 212-533-2111; 8, $15 adv/$18.

MACACA MULATTA Ex-Art Brut. More downbeat.

Cake Shop, 152 Ludlow Street (at Rivington), 212-253-0036; 10, $5.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 SECRET MACHINES

This progressive rock band caters to the space rock folk and always flirts with the mainstream without committing.

Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th Street (at 9th Avenue), 212-242-4300; 8, $25.