This Thursday's benefit show for Haiti at the Moore Theatre is chock full of twangy and alt goodness to the highest degree and features a slew of thoughtful bands set to take the stage: The Maldives, The Classic Crime, Memphis Radio Kings, Mike Herrera (MxPx), and Vince Mira. Rumor has it there will also be an auction!

If that's not your style, get on your cell phone and text 'Haiti' to 90999, and then head over to one (or more if you've got the bus pass) of these fine shows. There's more than one tempting me:

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I'll take any chance I get to see "Awesome" in action and their recent show was a great example of why I love this band so much. They headlined a great night at Neumos with Carrie Akre, Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers and The Memphis Radio Kings.

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at High Dive

Memphis Radio Kings beat the odds at the High Dive this past weekend, with a good turnout and a great set of rock 'n roll.

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at The Tractor Tavern

"I know! Look at this! It's like, Barenaked Ladies or something! In a good way!"

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Think more of the Replacements in attitude than of Hank Williams, although even Hank Sr. would feel plenty at home here.

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