Such a Dall

Former Sacramentan Cynthia Dall spent time in the indie-rock band Smog, which also featured ex-resident Bill Callahan. Her latest Drag City album, Sound Restores Young Men, reveals Dall is settling nicely into singer-songwriter mode. Such songs as “Be Safe With Me” and the sarcastic “I Play With Boys” display both her patience and aptitude, and her music creates the perfect melancholy backdrop for Sacramento’s overcast autumnal weather. Dall has made considerable progress since her first release in 1996, Untitled. She’ll play a handful of scattered West Coast dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley, in addition to Sunday’s show with Drag City label mates the Scene Creamers, which feature members of the Make Up. Fans of Hope Sandoval, Lush’s more depressing moments and Smog should find great reward in Dall’s opening set Sunday, November 10, at 8 p.m. at the Capitol Garage (1427 L Street), with a special surprise guest. Cover’s $7.