When The Lights Go Down In The City

How about that Twilight Singers show on Monday? It blew our socks off, and now we're inspired to fill in the holes in our Twilight Singers album collection. Our friend Jeff Klein is on tour with Dulli and company, so we had a chance to spend time with them on their Sunday night off in San Francisco. A trip to Tommy's Joint for dinner followed by drinks at the excellent new Mission bar Homestead revealed all the band members to be rather mellow: just a fine group of black-clad gentlemen enjoying some cocktails and a great jukebox. But once they got onstage the next night, the energy level skyrocketed. One of the most passionate performances we've seen all year.

Remember last week when we said our next giveaway would leave a lasting impression? Actually, we meant that it would be permanent.

Priestess plays music in the 70's inspired stoner rock tradition. The songs on their album Hello Master are built on locomotive rhythms, harmonizing lead guitars and fist-pumping, singalong choruses. Thanks to our friends at Cornerstone, we have a re-donkulous Priestess prize pack for you. Karen at Sacred Rose Tattoo wants you to remember Priestess forever, so she's ponied up a $150 gift certificate toward any tattoo your heart desires. Show off your new tattoo with a hot new t-shirt from Tank Theory. The winner also gets two tickets to see Priestess play Saturday with The Bronx at the Independent. (Winner will be notified via email. Contest ends 2pm PST tomorrow!)

Listen to Priestess and download "Talk To Her"

Recommended reading: Our comrade Gothamist Jeff went to the Bonnaroo Festival and has written all about it. Day 1, Day 2, Day 3.

This week's recommended shows, after the jump.