ASG
The underrated Wilmington psychedelic stoner outfit continues its
run of quality releases with 2013’s “Blood Drive.” The sludgy Sabbathian riffs
and poppy hooks writhe against epic arrangements and Jason Shi’s impressively
gruff, but soaring vocals.
Tauk
Friday
9 p.m., Roux, 3306-A N. Davidson St., $7, https://www.facebook.com/rouxnoda
The NYC quartet bridges classic jam rock, fusion, and the modern
indie-rock of bands like Explosions in the Sky with funk, jazz, and
guitar-rock-laden instrumentals that leave little down time for ceiling gazing
with arrangements that ring with purpose and direction.
Amigo
The rocking Americana trio formerly known as Old Milwaukee
celebrates the release of its superb debut album, “Might Could,” which ranks as
the best new local album of the year - so far. With Pullman Strike and Roseland.
Tinsley Ellis
The veteran Atlanta blues guitarist’s new album “Midnight Blue”
sounds ready-made to score a “Sons of Anarchy” episode with its balance of
gritty, hard rocking road songs, more traditional, heart aching slow burners,
and motor revving Southern blues-rock.
Lyfe Jennings
The Atlanta R&B singer followed up his most recent prison
stint (he rose to fame in 2004 after serving 10 years for arson) by returning
to the stage and releasing his new album, “Lucid,” in October.
Flogging Molly
The Irish-American band has risen from tiny bars to selling out its
Green 17 tour annually. It ends that run with a tenth anniversary Green 17 tour
leading up to St. Patrick’s Day as fans anticipate the 2015 release of its next
album.
Tattermasquerade
Charlotte quintet Tattermask, who make melodic, female-fronted
metal in the theatrical spirit of Evanescence with heavier blasts of double
bass, host a Mardi Gras-themed anniversary party (its sixth) and invite fans to
dress up and make their own (tatter)masks.
Zydeco Ya Ya and Carolina Gator Gumbo
Charlotte’s Carolina Gator Gumbo has long celebrated Mardis Gras
by stirring up a rollicking Cajun party with dance lessons (which kick off the
night again). This year it teams with its Asheville sister band (with whom it
shares members) who makes swampy Zydeco and Cajun swing.
Mayer Hawthorne
The Detroit soulman expands well outside the retro playbook of
his first two albums with “Where Does This Door Go,” which incorporates
hip-hop, contemporary R&B, and classic rock influences like Steely Dan and
Pink Floyd for his best collection yet.
Lake Street Dive
Thursday 8 p.m., Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., $15-$25, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
The New England co-ed quartet appears to have come out of nowhere to wow "Rolling Stone," "Letterman," NPR, and "The Colbert Report" with its blend of roots music, jazz, girl group vocals, vintage soul (think Clairy Browne or a more up Amy Winehouse), and impeccable musicianship delivered with the skill and chops that created stars before AutoTune.
Lake Street Dive
Thursday 8 p.m., Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., $15-$25, www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
The New England co-ed quartet appears to have come out of nowhere to wow "Rolling Stone," "Letterman," NPR, and "The Colbert Report" with its blend of roots music, jazz, girl group vocals, vintage soul (think Clairy Browne or a more up Amy Winehouse), and impeccable musicianship delivered with the skill and chops that created stars before AutoTune.
Spiritual Rez
Thursday 9 p.m., Roux, 3306-A N. Davidson St., $7, https://www.facebook.com/rouxnoda
Its just-released album, “Whenever Apocalypse,” strums up images
of sun-soaked beaches and poolside parties - although it hails from chilly
Boston. The reggae rock outfit is more than sunny party music though with an
ample funk and rock feel and a model-worthy singer/guitarist with soul-drenched
vocals.
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