8 live shows worth leaving home for this week
Few experiences are more satisfying than seeing great live music. And we’re lucky to be in Boston, where shows play in and around the city every night of the week. Truth be told, it’s sometimes hard to keep track of them all. That’s where we come in, with a weekly list of performances that are worthy of your attention. So get out there and take in some live music — just don’t forget your ear plugs.
Tegan and Sara
The duo is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their album The Con with The Con X: The Tour and an accompanying covers album. (Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Orpheum; $50; tickets available here)
The Proletariat
After a 33-year hiatus, the legendary Boston punks have reunited and will rip it up in their old Fall River stomping rounds. (Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.; Narrows Center for the Arts; $15; with Black Beach and Baylies Band; tickets available here)
Kicked in the Head
Churn it up with these Boston ska-punks over two nights this weekend. (Friday Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 p.m.; Great Scott; $15; with Rebuilder; 21+; tickets available here)
Swingin’ Utters
A chance to see these Cali punk rockers live makes going out on a Sunday night worthwhile. (Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.; Middle East Downstairs; $12; with Western Settings, Darius Koski, Duck & Cover; tickets available here)
Modern English
Does the guitar player’s hair still look as cool as it did back in the ’80s? Get to Somerville and see for yourself. (Monday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m; ONCE Ballroom; $18; with The Veldt, Milling Gowns; tickets available here)
The Drums
RadioBDC has tickets you can enter to win, but even if you don’t, definitely consider seeing these NYC indie darlings. (Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m.; The Sinclair; $18; with Methyl Ethyl; tickets available here)
John Carpenter
Yes, the John Carpenter. The man behind Halloween, The Thing, and countless other horror classics is on tour. (Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m.; Royale; $55; tickets available here)
Alex Lahey
Every day’s the weekend when this Aussie singer-songwriter comes to town. (Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 p.m.; Great Scott; $12; with Dude York, Mint Green; tickets available here)
