Here are a few of the shows around the area this weekend. Choose for yourself.

Saturday, 12.18.04

Chris Sacco (duneTX) @ The Speakeasy, 10 p.m. (110 Main, downtown)

The John Sparrow w/ 8-Track Charade & a new band with Sean from Sound Theory @ Rudyard’s

Southern Backtones @ Whiskey Blues (Galveston, 10 p.m.)

Fondue Monks @ Al’s Sports Bar (16203 Westheimer, 10 p.m.)

Now Playing in My iPod: Tegan & Sara — So Jealous