Sad Cowboy Songs with Karen and the Sorrows / Holly Molly / Jessica Smucker and the Sleeping World / Ocean Versus Daughter

9pm Jessica Smucker and the Sleeping World: Jessica Smucker writes what could be considered “dark pop”songs:  catchy melodies in minor keys, lyrics that masterfully infuse sad stories with tiny flecks of humor and hope. Smucker lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and performs regularly throughout the Northeast–both solo and with her band, The Sleeping World.   www.jessicasmucker.com

10pm Karen & the Sorrows: Karen & the Sorrows are camped out in a vinyl booth, saving all their quarters for the

saddest country songs on the diner jukebox. The band has been a constant fixture at the honky tonks of Brooklyn ever since they got their start last They also co-produce the Gay Ole Opry. —Brooklyn’s first ever queer country music festival—and host Branded Saloon’s Queer Country Monthly. www.karenandthesorrows.com

11pm Holy Moly! Holy Moly! is a trio based in Brooklyn, NY. Drawing on a diverse range of influences, from Richard &Linda Thompson and Townes Van Zandt to New Order and Pink Floyd, they create spare, intimate acoustic rock and roll. Their debut record, “Holy Moly, It’s Holy Moly!,” is due out in 2012. www.myspace.com/holymolysongs