Eight Gigs: Built to Spill

Since it's inception in 1992, Built to Spill has gone through more than a handful of big changes. After more than three years in the studio, much trial and error and questions about whether he'd ever make music again, Doug Martsch and his band are back on the scene with the critically acclaimed album Untethered Moon. The current lineup has traded in the old rhythm section for a brand-spanking-new one, which adds a new flavor to the legendary indie band's consistently awesome sound. But don't take my word for it: as Ben Gibbard once said about Martsch and his sound, “I love this guy with the beard.” 2708 J Street, www.builttospill.com.