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Every Monday, the Showdown tells you who to see and where to see 'em.
Monday: Straight outta Austin, psychedelic sextet the Black Angels play evocative jams that "might make you feel trapped in some existential, cobwebbed corridor of your subconscious, but you'll pump your fists and demand more." Sounds good to us. With the Warlocks, at Johnny Brenda's, doors at 8 pm, tickets are $12.
Tuesday: It's all about crazy-named boys and their quiet acoustics: Clem Snide leader Eef Barzelay (his real name!) and Ferraby Lionheart (half his real name!). At the World Cafe, doors at 6 pm, tickets are $12.
Wednesday: Never underestimate the power of good dental hygiene: Rapper Jake Lefco celebrates his recently de-gapped chompers and new record (awesomely titled Missing Trooth with "an old-fashioned performance party." First 25 get a free DVD of Lefco's new video "Comfort Zone" and the first 50 get free dental floss. With DJ Kwestion and DJ Panek, at Silk City, doors at 9 pm, tickets are $10.
Thursday: The Black Crowes end their three night stand at the TLA, touring behind their new record Warpaint. Come for '90s nostalgia, stay to see if the brothers Robinson ending up kicking each other's asses. At the TLA, doors at 8 pm.
Friday: What better way to celebrate the awesome-ness of America than with Philly's former son? John Legend not only has one of the most natural voices in current pop music, but he went to Penn when he was but a wee 16-year-old, is the ebony to Stephen Colbert's ivory and (let's face it, ladies) is a dreamboat. Part of Sunoco Welcome America! Show starts at 8:30 pm, followed by fireworks.
Saturday: Don't lie, you still cherish your "I'll Make Love to You" cassingle. Boyz II Men rounds out America Birthday Madness. At Great Plaza, show is from 7:30 - 9:30 pm, followed by fireworks.
Sunday: After all that soul, you're gonna need some new wave. That's where Void Vision comes in. With Julieanne Dous, Dave Alexander and the Philly Area Cabaret, at the M Room, tickets are $8.
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