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Los
Lonely Boys
Colonial
Theatre, Thursday
Apparently “Spanglish” didn’t quite cut it: Brothers Henry,
Jojo, and Ringo Garza, collectively known as hitmaking trio
Los Lonely Boys, like to call their music “Texican.” For what
it’s worth, they’ve kind of earned the right to coin a new
genre, as they manage to incorporate classic rock, country,
harmony-rich soul and traditional Tejano music into their
particular brand. Speaking of bringing together disparate
elements to create a surprisingly cohesive product, their
new covers EP, 1969, features covers from the Doors,
the Beatles, Tony Joe White, Santana, and Blind Faith. If
you know them only for their inescapable hit “Heaven,” this
2010 Austin Music Award-winning Best Rock Band might be worth
another listen. (June 17, 7:30 PM, $35-$55, 111 South St.,
Pittsfield, Mass., 413-997-4444)
Doña
Oxford
The
Van Dyck, Friday
The fact that Doña Oxford actually was born in the back seat
of a Chevrolet suggests she may have been preordained for
greatness as a soul singer. It’s a destiny she’s followed
onstage with the likes of Keith Richards, Buddy Guy and Levon
Helm. The fact that she recorded the soundtrack to Eddie Murphy’s
Norbit, however, might not jibe with the legend—until
you understand that said Chevy was outside a hospital on the
Upper West Side. Having spent time in Grateful Dead guitarist
Bob Weir’s solo band, and been proclaimed “the next big thing
in music” by Ewan McGregor (of all people), Oxford has a resume
that is as diverse as her musicianship is deep. (June 18,
7 PM, $12, 237 Union St., Schenectady, 348-7999)
Strike
Anywhere, Bane, Touche Amore, Lowtalker
Valentine’s,
Friday
With bands clambering for a spot on Warped Tour and Tony Hawk
Pro Skater, punk rock isn’t quite the radical political force
it used to be. But there are still a few bands out there who
are fighting the system—even when the system has treated them
most kindly (now that’s punk!). Count Richmond, Va., band
Strike Anywhere among them. The melodic hardcore band are
outspoken on the topics of anti-capitalism, women’s rights,
globalization and vegetarianism. It’s no surprise then that
they’ve brought straight-edgers Bane along with them on tour.
Rounding out the four-band, 16-plus show will be Touche Amore
and Lowtalker. (June 18, 7 PM, $13, 17 New Scotland Ave.,
Albany, 432-6572)
Adrian
Belew
The
Linda, Saturday
Last time Adrian Belew came to town he was in Power Trio mode,
backed by a teenage rhythm section. This weekend he returns
with a wholly different live experience, one that should be
a true reward for fans of the legendary performer. (“Legendary”
is not the least bit hyperbolic to describe a guy who’s played
with Zappa, Bowie, and Reznor.) The Painting With Guitar tour
finds a solo Belew on a stage “littered” with his paintings,
introducing new music and improvisations, revisiting bits
of his illustrious past, and taking questions from the audience.
Should be a real trip. (June 19, 8 PM, $22, 339 Central
Ave., Albany, 465-5233 ext. 4)
Thrice,
Kevin Devine, Bad Veins, the Dig
Northern
Lights, Monday
Another night, another four band bill. But this one holds
a little something for almost every rock & roll fan. Headliners
Thrice are into their second decade of musicmaking; they come
to Clifton Park on a hot streak, supporting their third album
(Beggars) in as many years. Brooklyn singer- songwriter
Kevin Devine brings his aggressive acoustic sound, and songs
from an upcoming album with Manchester Orchestra. Dangerbird
Records indie-rockers Bad Veins celebrate their just-released
EP, Outliers. And openers the Dig (not to be confused
with the ’90s post-grunge act Dig) are one of the most buzzed-about
new bands out of New York City. All told, your best bet for
a good time on a Monday night is right here. (June 21,
7 PM, $21, 1208 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-0012)
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Paula
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It’s
the return of Garage Bands in the Garage at the
main branch of the Albany Public Library tomorrow
(Friday), with music from Blue Factory
and the Hobor-chestra (6 PM, free, 427-4300).
. . . Grand Street Community Arts kicks off their
2010 Out of the Margins series on Friday with
acclaimed a cappella ensemble Voices of Africa;
a free workshop precedes the performance at 5
PM (7:30 PM, $5-$20, grandarts.org). . . . The
Troubadour Series at the Guthrie Center in Great
Barrington, Mass., shifts into high gear Friday
and Saturday with Woodstock legend Country
Joe McDonald performing a tribute to Woody
Guthrie (8 PM, $35, $30 members, 413-528-1955).
. . . Troy’s annual River Street Festival celebrates
its seventh year this Saturday with a (nearly)
all-girl lineup: Headliner Paula Cole will
be joined by a host of great local acts including
Ashley Pond, Taina Asili, Elizabeth
Woodbury Kasius and Heard, and several more
(10 AM, free, 279-7162). . . . Check out Club
Helsinki’s new Hudson digs this Saturday at a
benefit concert to help launch community radio
station WGXC; the music comes from Brooklyn-based
Americana act the Weight, new Sub Pop Records
band Happy Birthday, and honky-tonkers
J.P. Harris and the Tough Choices (8 PM,
$15, 828-4800). . . . Miracles can happen:
Saturday’s show is sold out, but there are still
tickets available for the Sunday Phish
show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (7 PM,
$50, 587-3330). . . . Just up the road from SPAC
on Sunday, the always terrific Dan Bern
will play a few of his 600-plus tunes at Caffe
Lena (7 PM, $22, 587-3330).
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