MUSIC NOTES: Los Enanitos Verdes at the State Theatre

SAT., NOV. 15 first album in 28 years following their controversial breakup during AC/DC at Verizon Center “The Long Run” era. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy For the first time since 2001, those nasty lads from Australia will be B. Schmidt will be spreading their wings yet again and descending bringing their heavy metal madness to D.C. Part of their “Black Ice on the District. Fans of the guys from LA will expect the classics like World Tour,” AC/DC is supporting the release of their new album of “Hotel California,” “One of these Nights,” and “Heartache Tonight,” but the same name that hit shelves in October. Angus and the boys will can also likely expect their newest hit, “Busy Being Fabulous” to make be rocking their fast, guitar-blazing hits like “Highway to Hell,” “Back an appearance. You never know if this might be the last chance to see in Black,” and “For Those About to Rock We Salute You.” After a career the four together, but at the rate tickets are going, who would stop that spans over 30 years, where they have destroyed every continent touring? Show is at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $53-$188. — Jason Walsh known to man, the madmen are bringing their dirty deeds back to Verizon Center: 601 F St., NW, D.C.; 202-628-3200; www.verizoncenter. the District, but at near a hundred bucks a ticket, it won’t be done com dirt cheap. Show starts at 8 p.m. $92.50. — Jason Walsh Verizon Center: 601 F St., NW, D.C.; 202-628-3200; THUR., NOV. 20 www.verizoncenter.com Luke Brindley Band at the Barns at Wolf Trap Luke Brindley is one of the best singer/songwriters in the greater D.C. SAT., NOV. 15 area. His recent EP, “Five Songs,” has been well received, and this live The Dance Party, Ra Ra Rasputin, Greenland, The Nunchucks at band features brother Daniel and one of the area’s top musicians, Rock and Roll Hotel Todd Wright. Ari Hest also performs. Perfect evening before the hectic Head out to the RnR for a healthy dose of the District. The Dance Party holiday season takes off. Just $16. — Robert Fulton may be headlining, but the real treat is Ra Ra Rasputin, and we’re Wolf Trap: 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA; 877-965-3728; not talking about the Boney M disco dirge (do yourself a favor and www.wolftrap.org YouTube it if you Ra Ra Rasputin fiends haven’t already). The quirky quartet — whose influences range from Orange Juice to CSS —meld punk and funk into one hell of a performance you’ll be glad you didn’t miss. Doors at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. — Hilary Crowe Rock and Roll Hotel: 1353 H St., NE, DC; 202-388-7625; www.rockandrollhoteldc.com SAT., NOV. 15 Los Enanitos Verdes at the State Theatre Los Enanitos Verdes are anything but small. The name translates to “Little Green Men,” but during the late 1980s the band from Mendoza, Argentina had a sting of rock-pop ballad hits (“Tus Viejas Cartas,” “Cada vez que digo adios,” “Lamento Boliviano,” and “La Muralla Verde”) and have sold out stadiums in Viña del Mar (50,000 spectators) and Mendoza (35,000) in Argentina and Santiago, Chile (32,000). The Rock en Español band is celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, and their stop at the State Theatre is one of 28 confirmed dates, Enanitos’ longest tour in the United States. Their songs contain plenty of catchy choruses that have kept their fans singing along and swaying side-to- side during their shows for the past three decades. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Tickets $30 in advance, $35 day of. — Alfredo Flores State Theatre: 220 N. Washington, Falls Church, VA; 703-237-0300; www.thestatetheatre.com TUE., NOV. 18 The Eagles of Death Metal AT 9:30 CLUB With an inane name and ridiculously catchy tunes, the Eagles of Death Metal are the sharp pointed stick of rockdom. They’ve been banned by Axl Rose and ripped the shirts off Jack Black and Dave Grohl, so it’s clear they’ve shared bills their fair share of the best. Leave the cardigan at home and come see what every other band these days seems to be sorely lacking: enthusiasm. The Duke Spirit open. Tickets are $15. $10 p.m. — Hunter Gorinson The 9:30 Club: 815 V St NW, D.C.: 800-955-5566; www.930.com WED., NOV. 19 Shelby Lynne at the Birchmere Local (Quantico) country and western star Shelby Lynne returns to the area for a show at the Birchmere. Few 40-year-olds look — and sound — so good. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. — Robert Fulton WED., NOV. 26 The Birchmere: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA; 703-549-7500; Method Man and Redman “Still High Tour” at the 9:30 Club www.birchmere.com One of Hip Hop’s most entertaining duos, always known for their high- energy live performances, is back at it again, promoting their latest THUR., NOV. 20 CD, “Blackout 2” (out in December). In addition to the album, rappers The Eagles at Verizon Center Method Man and Redman are also working on the “High How” movie Last year saw the release of “Long Road Out of Eden,” The Eagles’ sequel. Method (taking his name from a 1979 martial arts film as well as 94 ON TAP | NOVEMBER 2008 | www.ontaponline.com.

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