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Tim
Reynolds and TR3
Revolution
Hall, Thursday
This show has the potential to be bittersweet. Guitar ace
Tim Reynolds, a longtime friend and collaborator of Dave Matthews,
spent most of his summer touring with Matthews’ band, and
he was onstage with the band in Los Angeles the night longtime
DMB saxophonist Leroi Moore passed away from complications
following an ATV accident. So you might catch a tribute to
a fallen comrade when Reynolds takes the Rev Hall stage tonight.
Of course you should also expect some serious funk: With his
band TR3, Reynolds is known to tackle the music of seriously
funky dudes like James Brown and Prince, in addition to his
own trailblazing material. The Marcus Eaton Band will open
the show. (Oct. 16, 8 PM, $17, 425 River St., Troy, 274-0553)
Ludo,
Relient K
Northern
Lights, Friday
Surely by now you’ve heard “Love Me Dead,” the debut national
single from St. Louis band Ludo. In case you’ve missed it,
the song pairs a choppy, minor-key guitar lick with campy,
sing-songy lyrics about a lover who is “a parasitic, psycho,
filthy creature.” Romantic! Surprisingly, the song’s been
a breakout modern-rock hit this year, which brings us to this
Friday’s show, in which Ludo—who are reportedly an immensely
entertaining live act—show up at Northern Lights on a bill
with Christian-y rockers Relient K, who recently dropped a
double EP (when’s the last time you heard that phrase?) compiling
rare and hard-to-find tracks from their decade-long career.
This Providence and House of Heroes are also on the bill.
(Oct. 17, 6 PM, $18, 1208 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-0012)
The
Figgs
Valentine’s,
Friday-Saturday
It’s the Figgs, Capital Region. What else do you need to know?
The long-running power-pop act are back for a two-nighter
to help Valentine’s celebrate their 10th Anniversary Weekend.
While the math is a bit fuzzy here—the club has certainly
existed for a lot longer—we’re happy to help Howard and company
ring up his 10th year as owner of the venerable rock establishment.
Joining the Figgs on Friday will be another venerable rock
establishment—the Erotics—plus newcomers the Charlie Watts
Riots. On Saturday, Saber Coup will open; that’s the new act
from two members of the short-lived but wonderful Hudson band
the Luxury Flats. Put on your party hats and bring your beer
money, because this is going to be a wild weekend. (Oct.
17-18, 9 PM, call for prices, 17 New Scotland Ave., Albany,
432-6572)
Blue
Tsunami: The Rally in the Valley
Basilica
Industria, Saturday
As of this issue’s publication date, we are 19 days away from
the election. Do you want change? Would you like to help a
wave of Democratic blue wash over Washington, D.C.? If so,
you might want to attend this. The Columbia County Democratic
Committee is sponsoring a 12-hour party/concert from 4 PM
to 4 AM at Hudson’s Basilica Industria this Saturday. Performers
will include the Little Death with Moby—yeah, that
Moby—Big Sky Ensemble, the Lost Crusaders and Mother Fletcher.
The latter are a new, local outfit featuring members of Two
Gun Man and Citizen Band. Oh, and we’re promised some political
celebrities, too. Here’s the rundown: progressive groups and
politicians at 4 PM; speeches and local bands at 7 PM; the
Little Death at 9:30 PM; and an all-night dance party from
11 PM to 4 AM. Hudson Democrats chair Victor Mendolia promises
that Blue Tsunami will “restore the ‘party’ to party politics.”
Hold him to his promise, citizens! (Oct. 18, 4 PM, $30-$150,
110 S. Front St., Hudson, bluetsunami.com)
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Trey
Anastasio and Classic TAB
Palace
Theatre, Saturday
This show is sold out. So if you don’t already have tickets
and don’t see a miracle on the horizon, you won’t be grooving
out to Trey Anastasio and the Classic TAB band—drummer Russ
Lawton, bassist Tony Markellis and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski—Saturday
night. Sorry. You can, however, ponder recent developments
in Treyland, like his June return to the stage after an 18-month
absence (we know the reasons behind that around here,
wink wink); last month’s Nashville premiere of Anastasio’s
first orchestral work, Time Turns Elastic, written
with Don Hart and performed by the Orchestra Nashville; and
the announcement a few weeks ago that there will be a Phish
tour in 2009. A pretty sweet prospect, yes? Let that comfort
you when you’re standing, forlornly, at the corner of Pearl
and Clinton on Saturday night. (Oct. 18, 7:30 PM, sold
out, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany, 465-3334)
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in the Aviary |
The
Pittsfield Jazz Festival continues with a very
special appearance from composer Evan Lurie;
the Lounge Lizards co-founder and multi-instrumentalist
has composed a musical piece inspired by To
Kill A Mockingbird, and he’ll present the
world premiere tonight (Thursday) at the Berkshire
Museum (8 PM, free, 413-443-7171). . . . Also
tonight, catch the politically charged live hip-hop
of Broadcast Live at Red Square; Taina
Asili y La Banda Rebelde and Evan Greer
share the bill (8 PM, $7, 432-8584). . . . The
Pittsfield Jazz Festival keeps rolling tomorrow
(Friday) at the Colonial Theatre with music from
the New Black Eagle Jazz Band and Pittsfield
Cityjazz Youth Orchestra (8 PM, $15-$30, 413-997-4444).
. . . Byrds founding member and 12-string superstar
Roger McGuinn returns to the Egg on Friday
(8 PM, $28, 473-1845). . . . Friday at the 51
3rd Street art space in Troy, catch Wisconsin-based
“spaz-pop” act Sleeping in the Aviary,
plus ubiquitous locals Sgt. Dunbar and the
Hobo Banned (9:30 PM, $5 donation, 271-1798).
. . . Railroad Earth are touring in support
of a new record, Amen Corner, and they’ll
make a stop at Revolution Hall on Friday (9 PM,
$21, 274-0553). . . . Ramsey Lewis has canceled
his Saturday appearance at EMPAC due to health
reasons; the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band
will perform in his place, and all previously
reserved tickets will be honored (8 PM, free,
276-4135). . . . Ooh, that must hurt: Five
Finger Death Punch will head up the bill at
Northern Lights on Monday; In This Moment,
Bury Your Dead, and Another Black Day
are on the undercard (6:30 PM, $19, 371-0012).
. . . And hey, here’s more jazz: the Empire
Jazz Orchestra will bring out the big guns
Tuesday at Schenectady County Community College’s
Carl B. Taylor Auditorium (8 PM, $15, $6 students,
381-1336).
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