Editor’s Note: The following is written by Jackson at ShowSanctuary. ShowSanctuary is two brothers’ take on the live music scene, providing the lowdown on the concerts to catch and undiscovered artists to follow. The brothers are devoted contributors to the TicketStumbler Blog.

The lady and I checked out the Tokyo Police Club last night at Washington, DC’s Black Cat and we were treated to a fast-paced, highly energetic show. We didn’t know much about them beforehand, but these Canadians knew how to rock. Their fast-paced style moved swiftly from song to song pleasing the sold out crowd. Their songs are on the shorter side, but with as much energy they put into their performance, I hardly believe they could have sustained for much longer. Eager concert goers were loving the more popular “Your English Is Good” and the base-riffs in “Nature of the Experiment”. They have become increasingly popular having played most of the top-notch festivals in 2007 and 2008 (Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza) and opened up for Weezer on their 2008 Troublemaker Tour. Definitely check them out if you get a chance. Tokyo Police Club tour dates.

Check out their music video for “Nature of the Experiment”:watch?v=DPY5vTbLhs8

Editor’s Note: The following is written by Jackson at ShowSanctuary. ShowSanctuary is two brothers’ take on the live music scene, providing the lowdown on the concerts to catch and undiscovered artists to follow. The brothers are devoted contributors to the TicketStumbler Blog.

Here’s some of the shows I’d love to catch this week Click on the links for tickets!

Monday 2/23

Andrew Bird @ the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington

We really like this guy…and think you all should check him out too. Additional Andrew Bird dates.

Tuesday 2/24

Modest Mouse @ the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California

This trio has been rocking for years and are a definite must see for those who haven’t seen them. Check them out!. Additional Modest Mouse dates.

Wednesday 2/25

George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic @ House of Blues in Boston, MA

This man is one of the greatest innovators of soul, rock and funk, and has been pleasing concert goers for over forty years. A can’t miss live show…highly energetic. Additional George Clinton dates.

Friday 2/27

G. Love and Special Sauce (featuring Tristan Pettyman) @ The Jupiter Bar and Grill Tuscaloosa, AL

This Philadelphia trio fuses blues, hip-hop, R&B… and just about everything else, leaving concert goers wowed and wanting more. Definitely check them out!  Pettyman can definitely jam too, making this quite the night of live music. Additional G. Love and Special Sauce dates.

Saturday 2/28

Lucinda Williams at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA

She can straight-up jam…and his been doing so for years. Fusing blues, rock, and country, she’s sure to please a wide variety of listeners. Additional Lucinda Williams dates.

Editor’s Note: The following is written by Jackson at ShowSanctuary. ShowSanctuary is two brothers’ take on the live music scene, providing the lowdown on the concerts to catch and undiscovered artists to follow. The brothers are devoted contributors to the TicketStumbler Blog.

Here’s some shows I’m liking this weekend. Click on the links for tickets!

Thursday 2/5/09

Tim Reynolds @ The Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ – This man can straight-up jam.  Concert goers will be blown away by his ridiculous skills and loving the ticket price ($15).  Additional Tim Reynolds shows!

Friday 2/6

Big Head Todd and the Monsters @ The 930 Club Washington, DC – This group has been around for awhile and although I don’t know much about them, I’m going…and you should too.  Tix are cheap ($25), and these guys are apparently known for their highly energetic live shows. Additional Big Head Todd and The Monsters shows.

Saturday 2/7

State Radio @ Numbers in Houston, TX- The former front man of Dispatch, Chad Urmston, formed State Radio to the delight of many.  State Radio is a reggae-rock fusion that’s sure to have concert goers grooving.  Check them out! Additional State Radio dates.

Yonder Mountain String Band @ War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, TN – These Colorado dudes sure can jam.  Their progressive bluegrass style entertains fans night after night.  With tickets starting at $22….why not? Additional Yonder dates.