Although things get a little quiet around Christmas, December’s got plenty of concert highlights. For some, like Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, this month’s show marks the end of a long run, while others, like Sic Alps and Millionyoung, already have big releases planned for early 2011.
About the bands:
Portland’s Hosannas (“When We Were Young”) have two Bay Area shows in support of their new album, Together. They’ll be at The New Parish December 3 and Showdown on December 5.
Austin-by-way-of-Sacramento duo Agent Ribbons (“I’m Alright”) released Chateau Crone this year on Antenna Farm Records. They’re playing at Bar 355 December 16, the Crescent Hotel December 17, and Amnesia with The Trifles December 21.
Please Stand By is the third album from country-rock band Brent Amaker and the Rodeo (“Pocket Calculator”). The band heads to Bottom of the Hill December 4 for the Terrorbird holiday party, with Maus Haus, Fol Chen and Exray’s.