We know you've heard the name, and we know you know they're not Japanese. Or police. They're actually just some kids from Canada who met in fourth grade and are living the dream: playing in an awesome, fun, and increasingly popular band. Elementary friends David Monks (vocals, bass), Graham Wright (keyboard), and Josh Hook (guitar) met Greg Alsop (drummer) in high school and formed Tokyo Police Club. Shortly thereafter, and totally out of the blue, they got signed to Paper Bag Records, quit school, worked during the day and played music at night, and ended up on the Late Show with David Letterman a year later. They've got a cool/nostalgic video of "Your English is Good," have played all kinds of notable festivals (SXSW, Coachella, Sasquatch etc.), and are known for their infectious songs and fun shows. They're young, they've got heart, and they're in town this weekend.

Not Friday, not Saturday, but SUNDAY night, they're playing at Emo's with Ra Ra Riot and current local faves White Denim. It will be rock/pop delight, and you will not be disappointed. We know you're frustrated with going out in the rain, and we can commiserate. But even though the weekend's forecast is gloomy, we don't care. It's summer, and we're going, okay? We're going. Won't you come, too?

Tokyo Police Club w/ Ra Ra Riot, White Denim
Sunday, July 29th
Emo’s - outside stage
Doors at 9 pm, show at 10 pm

Tokyo Police club on [MySpace]
Ra Ra Riot on [MySpace]
White Denim on [MySpace]

Photo courtesy the band's web site