Thao and Mirah. Yes, they only go by their first names.  Yes, they are actually cool enough do to so.  Both are talented and experienced musicians in their own right (Mirah’s an indie songstress who’s been making waves since the late 90’s and Thao’s garnered tons of praise for her work with her band The Get Down Stay Down), but the combined forces of Thao’s brazen energy and Mirah’s soulful sweetness is at once unabashed and sincere- in a “I’m listening to two chicks sing a song called ‘Little Cup’ but I still feel hardcore” type of way.

Where: Detroit Bar, 21+

When: 9 pm Wednesday June 22, 2011

Tickets: $15 Buy here

*Also, check out this fun Go Green contest they’ve got going on (both Thao and Mirah work closely with Air Traffic Control- an organization dedicated to helping musicians become better social activists). Just take a pic of yourself going green in some way or other on the way to their show, send it here, and you’ll receive their song “NOLA” for free, as well as a chance to win a personalized care package you pick out while speaking on the phone with them!