Baltimore’s famed alternative-music venue, Ottobar (2549 N. Howard St.; 410-662-0069), holds a benefit party August 14 to raise funds for a pending lawsuit. According to an official statement, “For legal purposes, [Ottobar] can not discuss the reason for this event.” Juicy! Enjoy DJs and drink specials. Tickets ($10) went on sale earlier this week.
The local boys from Hotspur have hit the big time with a show at the 9:30 Club September 3. Last month, the Rockville natives were named the winners of the New Music Seminar’s “Artist on the Verge” contest. Tickets ($15) went on sale yesterday.
The British alt-rockers the Klaxons head to the 9:30 Club September 21 with songs from their second studio album, Surfing the Void. Tickets ($20) went on sale yesterday.
New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman heads to Sixth & I Historic Synagogue on October 5 to talk about his most recent book, The Food Matters Cookbook: Lose Weight and Heal the Planet with More Than 500 Recipes. Tickets ($12, or $35 for two tickets and a copy of the book) went on sale earlier this week.
Attention, country-music lovers: Hank Williams Jr. takes the stage at the Patriot Center October 9 as part of the American Freedom Festival. Tickets ($27 to $131.50) go on sale August 6 at 10 AM.
It’s an indie extravaganza! Motion City Soundtrack, Say Anything, Saves the Day, and Valencia share the stage at Sonar in Baltimore November 12. Tickets go on sale August 6 at noon.
Classical violinist David Garrett brings his unique musical sensibilities to the Birchmere February 22. Garrett’s performances often include classical sonatas as well as not-so-traditional orchestral versions of songs such as Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters.” Tickets ($55) go on sale August 6 at noon.
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