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THE SHOWDOWN: We're actually giving you a day off this week

POSTED: Monday, November 24, 2008, 11:05 PM

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Every Monday, the Showdown tells you who to see and where to see ‘em.

Castanets

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Monday: Brooklyn/Portland's/San Diego's Castanets are fitting for the weather and folksy to boot. Much like fellow lablemate Sufjan Stevens, their eerie indie twist on Americana will render you all cozy and contemplative. At Johnny Brenda's. With Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $8.

Tuesday: Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche's got it all. An indie pop troubadour who's quite easy on the eyes, Lerche, who composed the score for the 2007 Steve Carell flick Dan in Real Life, will make you swoon and sway. At World Café Live. With Dan Wilson. Doors at 6 p.m., tickets are $20-32.

Wednesday: Our very own Jedi Mind Tricks throw down for $20 to $22. Sounds good. Check it out at the Troc with Outerspace and Reef the Lost Cauze. Doors at 8 p.m.

Thursday: Stop drinking Sparks long enough to celebrate Thanksgiving. Eat turkey, tofurkey, turducken, stuffing, pie. Gather 'round friends and family. Take a break. Seriously, please stop drinking Sparks.

Friday: Show some support for Philly's burgeoning superhippiestars Dr. Dog. The local legends in the making will rattle the Starlight Ballroom. Don't miss out. Doors at 8:00 p.m., tickets are $16.

Saturday: Super-fly/somehow now family-friendly hip-hop duo Method Man and Redman take you on at the Troc. Currently touring on their Still High Tour, expect Cheese Wagstaff and Funk Doctor Spock to kill it. With Termanology and Rapper Big Pooh. Doors at 9 p.m., tickets are $30-$32.

Sunday: Power metal on the Sabbath — there are few things more righteous. UK rockers Dragon Force plan to stupefy their audience with thei mentally unstable thrashing abilities. DF's long guitar solos and equally long hair mean their live set is easily the fitting way to spend your Sunday night. At the Electric Factory. With Turisas and Powerglove. Doors at 8 p.m., tickets are $25-$27.

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