O'Death @ Sin-e 1/13

Brooklyn's genre straddlin' laddies O'Death seem to be playing about a bazillion shows in NYC these days. Their next appearance is this Saturday at Sin-e, with Mahogany, Daylight's For The Birds, and Relay, as part of the club's Friction series, a "monthly showcase of bands that are on the forefront of New York City's local independent music scene organized and sponsored by CrackersUnited.com."

O'Death fuses twangy country/bluegrass music (they've got banjos, fiddles, and the like) with a more agressive 'punk rock' feel. There's a hint of vintage college rock in there too (Tom Waits seems to be a clear influence- plus last time I saw O'Death, they did a bunch of Pixies covers). If you're looking for a full-fledged hootenanny this Saturday, go check them out.

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O’DEATH @ Delancy – 11/3

Although O’Death is an unsigned band, they are causing quite a stir around the club circuits in New York and have built up a good sized following in the process. A self-proclaimed “blackgrass” band, they combine elements of country and bluegrass with gothic sounds and lyrics to create a disturbing brand of music suited for a midnight camping trip through the Appalachians. Their finished product is dark and brooding indeed…and maybe a little inbred. This band is recommended for fans of Tom Waits, Morphine, or Circus Contraption.