Tomorrow Never Knows 2011 kicks off this week, with shows at Schubas, Lincoln Hall, and Metro. Some year, I'll be able to do something wacky like go to a show every night. This is not that year. I'll be at the Marketa Irglova show for my one TNK 2011 stop this year. Should be good.

Looks like the music scene is still recovering from NYE celebrations, too.I'll be seeing Charlotte Martin on Sunday. I missed her the last time she was in town, so I'm glad to be able to finally see her live.

In putting together this week's list, I sat around wondering why nothing was happening. Then I remembered that it's Christmas.Oh. Never mind.

Happy Andrew Bird week! It's pretty obvious to even the casual observer where I'll be Wednesday through Friday. Sorry, warm, cozy apartment, I've got three dates with Mr. Bird.

A little bit of a slow week for music that catches my eye (and/or ear). There are plenty of shows going on, but these are the ones I'd recommend.