Tuesday Night Shows

Tonight offers a lot of options for a Tuesday.  It’s a good thing, too, ‘cause after the diluvian drag the past 48 hours have been, we’re ready to for any excuse to get out of the house.

Down on 9^th Street, Asefu’s is hosting a solid bill featuring DC’s own Presto Bando.  We caught these guys playing Hole in the Sky a few weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised by their mix of choppy guitar work and bouncing bass lines.  Also, the group’s lead vocalist has a distinct delivery that alternates between a sort of Isaac Brock yelp and high-pitched warble — that is to say: It’s thoroughly enjoyable.  Also on the bill is the up-beat bar-rock outfit Wreck of the Zephyr and indie-poppers Text Message.  Show at 8:00; free?

Just a few blocks away, Arlington-based improv band the Plums continue their Tuesday night residency at Dynasty Ethiopian.  We haven’t made it out to one of these yet, but word on the street is that a laid-back, free-wheelin’ spirit reigns.  Special guest Harness Flux (John M. from Metropolitan, we’re told) will also be on hand to entertain as you down a few Harar beers.  Show at 9:00; free?