This is the time of year when enjoying a refreshing beverage can completely turn your day around. What if that refreshing beverage was accompanied by some great music by a talented local artist? You guessed it…pure Heaven. It is our goal to get you to this happy place where your thirsts for both liquid and musical refreshment can be quenched. Here are some shows that should help.

Tuesday Grind Partnerz w/ The Rebel Yell @ The Note – 8 pm, $5
*It’s New Music Tuesday at The Note. We love this idea. Everyone should expose themselves…to new music. Treat your ears to something they’ve never snacked on before AND try a new kind of beer. Just for kicks.

Wednesday Kickin Bear w/Mother Redcap @ The Blockley – 9 pm, $5
*You run the risk of getting the blues, but that’s o.k. because blues are the new whatever the new black once was. This show is best paired with a generously poured whiskey drink and a twist of lime.

Thursday

Eastern Conference Champions w/ Busses @ Johnny Brenda’s – 9 pm, $10
*Hard rocking may lead to soft drinking. Maybe stick to the unleaded beverages for this show. Or, better yet, belly up for a vodka cranberry or a gin ‘n’ tonic and get ready to bob that head of yours.

Friday

Kenny Hoffpauer w/ Beth Goldwater @ Burlap and Bean – 8 pm, $5
*Two great voices in one intimate venue. Pair your enjoyment of this show with a dark roast and the baked good of your choice.

Saturday

Goodnight Lights w/ The Quelle Source & Little Bigheart and the Wildebeast @ Kung Fu Necktie – 7:30 pm
*You’re gonna feel funky. You’re gonna feel rocky. You’re gonna feel like having an inexpensive domestic beer in a can. And then maybe another. Just don’t forget to say, “When.”

Sunday

Midsummer Mayhem @ The Troc (Balcony) – 5:30 pm, $11 adv
*It may be easier to tell you who isn’t playing this show. Save some weekend play money so you can see The Right Coast, Jeff Kummer (The Early November), Honor Bright, Practically Single, Overtime Victory, Seek to Thrill, The Bottom Line, Case Closed, Call It Victory and The Cretins. With such a variety of bands, you’ll have to leave yourself open to where the night takes you on your beverage journey.

Monday

Monte Montgomery w/ Christie Lenee @ World Café Live – 8 pm, $24
*You won’t have a difficult time choosing a show on Monday, since this is the one. But you may have time choosing a drink. Perhaps a glass of red wine to make you feel fancy on a Monday night.

For now, make yourself a mojito and click here to see a full list of this week’s shows.

All Ages this week:

7/22 Nothington, Spanish Gamble, The Holy Mess, Dirty Tactics @ The Fire – 7 pm, $5

7/22 Mic Stewart w/ Alien Architect, Luz Cannon & Stradegy @ Chaplin’s The Music Café – 7:30 pm, $8

7/23 Kenny Hoffpauer w/ Beth Goldwater @ Burlap and Bean – 8 pm, $5

7/26 Monte Montgomery w/ Christie Lenee @ World Café Live – 8 pm, $24