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New
Politics
Valentine’s,
Friday
Denmark-via-Brooklyn band New Politics only added the “via”
part of that description within the last year, making the
big move to Hipster Central as they were about to sign to
U.S. label RCA. We couldn’t fault them for the decision; there’s
certainly not much of a major-label signing frenzy happening
in Copenhagen. The band, whose first single “Yeah Yeah Yeah”
sounds like a weird union of Blur’s “Song 2” and the Bloodhound
Gang, will hit Albany on a brief mini-tour before they head
out for a month with the prettiest band in emo, 30 Seconds
to Mars. California band Funeral Party, plus local boys Pillowhead
and Around the World and Back, are also on the bill. (Aug.
13, 7:30 PM, call for prices, 17 New Scotland Ave., Albany,
432-6572)
Adirondack
Homegrown Music Festival
Shepard
Park, Saturday
It’s been four years since Three Dimensional Figures bassist
Andrew DelSignore decided it would be fun and useful to throw
a big summer blowout concert featuring a bunch of local bands
to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Albany. Here’s how
it works: Spend the day in Shepard Park listening to local
musicians the Woodshed Boys, Flakjacket, Three Dimensional
Figures, Adam Brockway, Capital Zen, Evil TV, Loaded Mojo
and Center of Detention, and if you like what you hear, pick
up a compilation CD. The show is free, but the proceeds from
record sales go to charity. Sounds like the makings of a fun
day. (Aug. 14, noon, free, Lake George, 928-0170)
Peter
Prince and Moon Boot Lover
Putnam
Den, Saturday
The magic of “rock-ET soul” is actually quite simple. As soon
as you put a pair of ridiculous, shiny, oversized moon boots
on the guitarist of a power trio, the group are instantly
transformed into a cosmic, high-octane funk shuttle. For the
past 15 years or so, Peter Prince’s footwear has served him
well. The former host of Red Square’s open mic night has toured
the country with support from some of the Northeast’s most
accomplished musicians: Neal and Alan Evans (of Soulive),
members of John Brown’s Body, the Assembly of Dust, Percy
Hill, Jiggle the Handle, and pretty much anyone else who’s
daring enough to follow in Prince’s formidable footsteps.
When the ship touches down in our area, it’s a party not to
be missed. (Aug. 14, 10 PM, $8, 63A Putnam St., Saratoga
Springs, 584-8066)
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Dax
Riggs
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Dax
Riggs
Bogie’s,
Tuesday
We’re reasonably sure that much of Dax Riggs’ fanbase is still
turning up to shows hoping he’ll play songs from his mid-’90s
psychedelic metal act Acid Bath. He probably won’t, but that’s
just fine as he’ll definitely play tunes from his two solo
records, We Sing of Only Blood or Love and the brand-new
Say Goodnight to the World. He’ll probably also do
some tunes from his last band, the great Deadboy and the Elephantmen.
Ain’t nothing wrong with any of that. If you haven’t heard
Riggs’ haunted, graveyard-on-the-bayou cover of “Heartbreak
Hotel,” do yourself a favor and make your way to Bogie’s on
Tuesday. (Aug. 17, 8 PM, $10, 297 Ontario St., Albany,
482-4393)
Kiss,
The Academy Is . . ., the Envy
Saratoga
Performing Arts Center, Tuesday
Paul and Gene and the boys have been working super hard to
bring their Hottest Show on Earth Tour to every rock &
roll fan in this great nation. Thankfully they must have trailers
full of Cherry Dr. Pepper to keep them refreshed. Though the
band are best known recently for starring alongside a midget
version of themselves (Mini Kiss, duh) in a soft-drink advertisement,
the current touring version of Kiss reportedly packs more
of a punch than the all-original lineup ever did, and their
recent Sonic Boom album has been hailed as a return
to form—though exactly which form is left ambiguous. The Academy
Is . . . and the Envy will warm up the stage. (Aug. 17,
6:30 PM, $26.50-$131, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs,
587-3330)
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Narrative
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The
Chandler Travis Philharmonette—an abbreviated
version of Travis’ “Philharmonic”—are at Caffe
Lena tomorrow (Friday) evening (8 PM, $20, 587-3330).
. . . Portland, Maine’s Rustic Overtones
play music from their recent release The New
Way Out at Putnam Den on Friday (10 PM, $13,
584-8066). . . . Every night is Ladies Night at
the Guthrie Center in Great Barrington, Mass.—this
weekend, at least. On Friday, hear the “neo old-timey”
music of Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem (8
PM, $20, $18 members, 413-528-1955), and on Saturday,
it’s folk songstress and psychologist (sometimes
simultaneously!) Lucy Kaplansky (8 PM,
$25, $23 members, 413-528-1955). . . . The 4th
Annual Hudson Jazz Workshop culminates in a concert
featuring Armen Donelian, Marc Mommaas,
and Jim McNeely, along with workshop participants,
Saturday afternoon at Hudson Opera House (3 PM,
$10, $8 members, 822-1438). . . . Check out the
next generation of acoustic blues when Holly
and Evan play Bread and Jam Cafe on Saturday,
along with Olivia Quillo and Justin
Levinson (7 PM, free, 326-2275). . . . The
5th Annual Rock, Rattle and Drum Powwow and Spirit
on the Mountain Music Festival is this Saturday
and Sunday at Gardner’s Field in Stephentown.
Renowned Native American recording artist Joanne
Shenandoah is this year’s headlining musical
act; the full schedule is at healingwinds.net
(10 AM, $7, $5 youth and seniors, children under
10 free, 733-9227). . . . Get a sneak peek at
Alternative Press magazine’s October pick
for Unsigned Band of the Month this Monday at
Valentine’s when Long Island band the Narrative
play Valentine’s Monday night; the Scarlet
Ending, Lucky Lips, and Busy Busy
Busy are also on board for this Punk Rock
Monday spectacular (6 PM, $6, 432-6572).
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