Shows for week of 12/4

I can't freaking believe it's December already. This year has flown by! Regardless, here are some cool shows for the week of December 4.

Tuesday, 12/5
New West Motels are at the Croc, and they're filming the performance for a dvd that will be included with their new record, due out in 2007. So, head on down and enjoy the show... and try to avoid being the idiot that yells "freebird" inbetween songs just so you can be on their dvd. :)

Wednesday, 12/6
The Crocodile is hosting a rather odd themed night -- Disney Cover Night. So, if you've ever been at a rock show and thought, "you know, I sure would like to hear this band cover 'it's a small world afterall'," Wednesday could be your lucky night. Bands include The Pale Pacific, Pris, The Catch and others.

If you're more into large venue shows, The All-American Rejects are at the WaMu Theater, which I have to admit I have no idea where that is!

Thursday, 12/7
Speaking of large shows, the annual Deck The Hall Ball is at Key Arena on Thursday. Bands include The Shins, Snow Patrol, Pete Yorn, Taking Back Sunday and Gnarls Barkley.

Looking for something more intimate? Try Shorthand For Epic, The Bug Nasties and The Hot Rollers at The High Dive.

Friday, 12/8
There's a big Three Imaginary Girls karaoke night at The Crocodile.

But, you can also see The Snakebites, Sgt. Major (see this week's Monday Morning mp3), and The Hacks at The Jules Maes.

Saturday, 12/9
Death Cab for Cutie and Ted Leo are at Key Area, which still blows my mind!

But also on this night, the Mars Bar is hosting some crazy bill that has a ton of quality musicians on it. Don't ask me how it's going to work, because they have to end music at midnight at the Mars Bar. But, somehow the following folks are playing: Robb Benson, Bre Laughlin, The Graze, Levi Fuller, Ryan & Wesley {Young Sportsmen}, Lesli Wood, Dustin Lanker, and Dept. Of Energy