Okkervil River @ Bowery Ballroom 10/14 & 10/15

Austin's Okkervil River is bringin' it for a pair of shows at Bowery thisweekend, with their particular blend of indie-folk-rock. Just one listen to their outstanding 2005 single "For Real" is reason enough to go. Soaring vocals + intelligent lyrics + an interesting alt-country instrumentation = a good time.

RIYL: Wilco, Band Of Horses, the Decemberists, the Mountain Goats

Folkster Elvis Perkins is opening the Saturday show, &indie-pop sensation the Mendoza line is opening the Sunday show.