Willamette Week

Music Listings, edited by Amy McCullough

What's even more fun than blowing a bunch of money on Frogger (OK, it's just quarters) while getting drunk at an old-school arcade? Blowing a bunch of money on (insert favorite arcade game) while getting drunk at an old-school arcade that's about to host the Crosswalks! This jangly, early-'90s-soundin' indie-pop trio not only features fun-as-hell male/female vocals--oft led by drummer Dave Shur, whose awesomely spacey demeanor, incredibly skilled playing and Howie Mandel-ish looks (I mean this as a good thing!) are a treat to behold--it also features melodic bass playing, singalong choruses and early Built to Spill-ish guitar. I wanna bandnap these guys, take 'em to the coast and make 'em play a beach-party barbecue for all the feelgood souls who'd care to hear. AMY MCCULLOUGH. Ground Kontrol. 9pm. Free. 21+.