5/30/11: Today’s Tips: Memorial Day Monday

MUSIC: Princess Music and Laura Goldhamer & the Silvernail @ Images Cinema, Williamstown. Two forward-thinking Denver-based bands. With Degeneration Dripping with Blood Fading Away and Ven Voisey. 8pm. $8.

TELEVISION: “Platinum Hit” @ Bravo. The debut of a new “reality TV” music competition. This one focuses on songwriting talents, and features former Saratogian Jes Hudak. 10pm.

MUSIC: Naked @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. Julia Nichols leads the band, which also includes Ben Vita, Chris Zaloom, Kyle Esposito and Johnny Watson. With Anastasia Clarke. 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Olde Tigers @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany. It’s a big ole Punk Rock Monday celebration. With New Red Scare and the Spins. 8pm.

MUSIC: The Sallie Mac Band @ Lyons Lake, Nassau. 3pm. FREE. The beach is open, too, from 12noon-7pm. $5.