The Showdown: Playful vocals and a sneering attitude

POSTED: Monday, June 22, 2009, 8:56 PM

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Monday: Glasgow's Camera Obscura sounds quite a bit like their fellow Scotsman Belle & Sebastian. Frolicking Chamber Pop with plenty of memorable hooks and soothing vocal melodies. At the TLA, 8 p.m., Tickets are $15-$18.

Tuesday: Expect a night of hair metal and arena anthems from 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' to 'I Want You To Want Me.' Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick are in town!! This will be like a live version of that cheesy '80s night your friend who's in a frat always invites you to, despite your constant lack of attendance. At the Susquehanna Bank Center, 7 p.m., Tickets are $20-122

Wednesday: Former punk rock group The Lemonheads, who used to do an awesome cover of
Mrs. Robinson' now play less-intense rolling indie-country rhythms. I guess it makes sense that XPN is sponsoring this event then. At Johnny Brenda's, with It's a King Thing & Appomattox, 9 p.m., Tickets are $20.

Thursday: Featuring members of Straylight Run and The Format, Destry plays bright upbeat indie pop. This small chapel show should be quite a treat for those interested in either of the members' previous bands. At the First Unitarian Church's Chapel with The Narrative, 7:30 p.m., Tickets are $10.

Friday: Sonic textures of synths, club beats, and slightly creepy vocal melodies define Telepathe. When I saw them live last year, they appeared to be nothing more than an extremely pretentious female Animal Collective ripoff, but now that I listen to their recordings I realize there is something more interesting brewing amongst these ladies. At Johnny Brenda's with Lemonade and Jotto, 9 p.m., Tickets are $10.

Saturday: Continuing in the footsteps of his father, Hank Williams III is living off the name of his successful grandfather playing country jams. At the TLA, 9 p.m., Tickets are $20.

Sunday: Violent Kin play infectious indie-electro pop with playful vocals and a sneering attitude. At the M Room, 8pm, $8.

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