It's one of the best times of the year for terrific concerts of all kinds and sure enough Lawrence is hosting some of the best shows you can find to celebrate Halloween at. Starting this weekend and leading up to the holiday itself, there's too many things to list here. The following are just highlights of the most exciting shows in town.
Friday the Cosmopolitics will be getting funky at the Jazzhaus at 10 p.m. The progressive, fusion jam band should have a good crowd on a Friday night, so come out if you're in the mood to party!
Saturday there are a couple of fantastic shows:
Of Montreal will be playing at Liberty Hall at 7 p.m. with Janelle Monae. For any fan of indie pop this is a must see show. Tickets might seem a little expensive, at $21, but it's worth it if this is your scene.
The same night Big Smith will be playing the Bottleneck at 9 p.m. with Shannon McNally and Hot
Sauce, and That Damn Sasquatch. The price isn't listed on Lawrence.com but if you're a fan of folk rock this is the place to be Saturday night.
Things REALLY heat up Monday night, when Bassnectar will be playing at Liberty Hall. This show promises to be so epic tickets have already sold out. Bassnectar threw down a sick show at Liberty Hall last Fall, and the Fall before that at the Granada. His sets are so great he is often a main act at major music festivals like Summer Camp and Wakarusa. If you're incredibly lucky you already have tickets, but if not, you might just find someone with a spare outside around 9 p.m.
Then, it's just a few days until Big Gigantic plays with Alex B at the Granada at 9 p.m. on Thursday night for $13-15 according to Lawrence.com. Big Gigantic did a fantastic job opening for Sound Tribe Sector 9 the last time they played in Lawrence, at Liberty Hall. This should be a great pre-Halloween weekend show.
Friday, the 29th, Gogol Bordello will be playing at Liberty Hall at 9 p.m.. The gypsy punk band has a cult following of their own, and gave a fantastic performance opening for Primus at the Uptown Theatre this last August. For between $26 to $28 this is sure to be a wild concert. Gogol's weird, wacky, stomp-along songs will be a hoot on Halloween weekend.
But if Gogol isn't your cup of tea, check out Chicago Afrobeat Project playing at the Bottleneck at 9 p.m. with Hearts of Darkness. This dance party will have funky jams going all night long, perfect for folks who are ready for a raging weekend.
Then perhaps the most exciting concert of the weekend will be inconveniently scheduled for Sunday, the 31st, when Eoto will be playing with Future Rock at the Granada. Eoto's bass-thumping, drum-rumbling electronic jams are so intricate, addictive and exciting you won't ever want to stop dancing once you start. Future Rock threw down at Summer Camp Music Festival this last May, and will no doubt make a fantastic opener for Eoto. Be advised, you might miss work or school the next morning if you attend this show.
Remember, Halloween is awesome, so have fun, and be safe so you can celebrate it again next year!
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