ATTN THIS WEEKEND: YOU ARE LIKE LISTENING TO A FRANK SINATRA RECORD

And that's a mighty fine thing. We're in the middle of a super secret project where we're listening to lots of old records and collecting our favorite tracks - and we gotta say we're seriously digging on Frank Sinatra right now. And Eddy Arnold. And Marty Robbins. And all these things are almost enough to make us just kick our feet up, chill, and not leave the house again until after the holidays (though we would have to send one of our interns out to buy some egg nog. MMMM. Nog). Of course, if we did that, and succame to the soothing strings, we'd miss all this ACES WEEKEND ACTION:

FRIDAY
Insect Warfare, Iron Lung, Agents of Abhorrence @ Sound Exchange
According to the Houston Press, this may be Insect Warfare's last Houston show ever. Are you freaking kidding? Free 8pm.

Tool, Trans AM @ The Toyota Center
We're mad keen on Trans AM, but we kinda wish this was just them playing in a small club or something, cause let's face it this show is gonna be expensive, wierdly peopled and not really that ideal of a way to spend the evening. But, we think it's only fair to bring it to your attention.

SATURDAY
Saturday Secret Show @ Shady Tavern
It was strongly hinted that the bands you can expect to see this week are going to be Antarctica Starts Here (see comments), A Pink Cloud and The Factory Party. 2pm.

Unguarded Moments: Backstage and Beyond Photo Exhibit Opening @ Sound Exchange
Punk photographer Theresa Kereakes unveils a collection of her work capturing the hillariously mis-titled golden age of punk. As an insider, she has photographed everyone from The Cramps to The Germs to Blondie and, as Rosa tells it, is both "a neat woman" and "a party girl". She claims that she sell her prints at prices "even a fifteen year old could afford." In addition to the standard suite of Sound Exchange free beer, there will be performances by L.A.W.S., The Sporatics and the first ever show by The Welfare Mothers. 7pm

Glass Candy @ The Mink
Never good on record. Always masterful on the stage. Wear your dance shoes.

SUNDAY
The Dwarves, Whorehound @ Rudyards
You will not make it to work on time Monday morning.

The Mathletes, Alarma!, Giant Princess @ Dean's
COOL GIRLS! CUTE DUDES! A BAND WE CANNOT FIND ON THE INTERNET! LIGHT RAIL!