The Elements of Style

Three Seriously-Who-Cares-If-Bon-Jovi-AND-Janet-Jackson-Are-In-Town reasons to hit up Quenchers Saloon tonight…

1. Local indie rockers The Elements of Style will fill Quenchers’ backroom with the sounds of gentle garage rock not unlike that of the Walkmen or a more mellow version of the Strokes. Heavily utilizing an organ in addition to more standard instruments gives the quartet an older feel on its new self-titled album. Proving they’re all right guys with a sense of humor, check out the hilarious wording on tonight’s show poster.

2. Also on the bill are Canadian dance/folk/pop rockers Hot Panda. The groovy quartet bounce fast and furiously between genres like my iPod on shuffle mode. Hot Panda has descended from the Great White North to show us Yanks how to get down and also to promote its sophomore record How Come I’m Dead.

3. There may only be two bands sharing the stage, but perhaps the biggest reason of all to attend tonight’s show is the venue itself. Where else can you grab a brew (from a selection of hundreds both local and international), order a gourmet pizza and watch some cool up-and-comers for practically free?

9:00 p.m. Tuesday, 3/8. Quenchers Saloon. 21+ $5 suggested donation.