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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Godfathers of Groove at Scullers

Scullers

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie - "the world's most recorded drummer," and the inventor of the "Purdie shuffle," which, by his own count, he's played on more than 4000 sides, by everyone from James Brown and Aretha Franklin to Steely Dan - is the driveshaft for soul-jazz organ group the Godfathers of Groove. The line-up also includes veteran Hammond-organ man Reuben Wilson and guitarist Grant Green Jr., son of the jazz great, and they're at Scullers, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston | 8 pm | $22 | 617.562.4111 or scullersjazz.com.

Filed under: MUSIC

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Avengers at T.T. the Bear's

T.T. the Bear's

First-wave Bay Area punk band the Avengers recorded just three songs and played roughly a hundred shows between their prodigious start as teenagers in 1977 and their implosion in 1979. Still, posthumous releases and a few storied live performances left an indelible print on West Coast punk. The band reunited in 2004, with frontwoman Penelope Houston as fierce as ever, and they continue to keep the original spirit of punk - not the one sold at Hot Topic - alive on tour. See them at T.T. the Bear's, 10 Brookline St, Cambridge | 8:30 pm | $12; $10 advance | 617.492.BEAR or ticketweb.com.

Filed under: MUSIC

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Stephen Markley reads Publish This Book at Porter Square Books

Porter Square Books

In a meta-non-fiction experiment that hordes of writers are no doubt kicking themselves in the ass for not thinking of first, 26-year-old new author Stephen Markley's Publish This Book tells how Markley tried to get his book published. Yes, this book, and it's clear the ingenious idea was a success. It's also an entertaining coming-of-age memoir, though not in a lame, what-I-learned-today way. Markley's anecdotes are hilarious and often filthy, and we can't wait to hear more when he reads and discusses at Porter Square Books, Porter Square Shopping Center, Cambridge | 7 pm | free | 617.491.2220 or portersquarebooks.com.

Filed under: READING

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Black Lips with Rock On! Concert Cruises

Rowes Wharf

The Dirty South takes over the open seas when Atlanta-based "flower punk" rockers the Black Lips climb aboard for a Rock On! booze cruise. And we mean dirty. These "Bad Kids" are notorious for their live shows, which in the past have included vomiting, urination, full-frontal male nudity, live animals, band-member make-outs, and flaming instruments. At least you'll know you rocked out, and rocked out good, when this particular ship goes down | Rock On! Concert Cruises, Mass Bay Lines, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston | 7:15 pm | $30; $25 advance | rockonconcerts.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Minsarah at Regattabar

Regattabar

Over the past couple of years, the trio Minsarah have achieved the distinction of being the great Lee Konitz's only regular working band in memory (Lee's or anyone else's). Not only have pianist Florian Weber, bassist Jeff Denson, and drummer Ziv Ravitz been providing peerless support for the jazz legend, they've also created an integral, free-flowing, lyrical trio music that's all their own. They come to the Regattabar, Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St, Cambridge | 7:30 pm | $16 | 617.395.7757 or regattabarjazz.com.

Filed under: MUSIC
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Friday, July 30, 2010

Chromeo and Neon Indian at the House of Blues

House of Blues

On paper, Chromeo and Neon Indian aren't all that similar. Sure, each outfit has had its wave of indie hype. But Chromeo's nü-disco robot rock is very much rooted in the clubs, whereas Neon Indian's lo-fi pop is best served with a side of sunshine. Aesthetic differences aside, both throw down in the live setting, and both will be bringing their brand of feel-good music to the House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St, Boston | 8 pm | $20 | 800.745.3000 or livenation.com.

Filed under: MUSIC

Friday, July 30, 2010

Newport Folk Festival in Newport, RI

Newport

A road trip is in order for the Newport Folk Festival, which isn't just for aging hippies anymore. This year's performers include Yim Yames (of My Morning Jacket fame), Andrew Bird, A.A. Bondy, and the wonderfully weird Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (pictured), plus banjo-plucking comedian Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. Friday night is at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI; Saturday and Sunday shows take place at Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Ave, Newport, RI | July 30-August 1 | $30-$85; $125 weekend | 800.745.3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Filed under: MUSIC

Friday, July 30, 2010

Lilith Fair at the Comcast Center

Comcast Center

Gird your loins - music's annual estrogen fest is back. And this year's Lilith Fair is shaping up to be killer. The festival has walked some serious mileage in its Doc Martens since the Indigo Girl days - this summer's line-up includes Cat Power and Tegan and Sara among the ranks of powerful chicks with even more powerful chops. Lilith founder and star of tearjerker ASPCA commercials Sarah McLachlan leads the fresh-faced newbies in a celebration of all things femme, so soak up some grrrl power at the Comcast Center, 885 South Main St, Mansfield | 3 pm | $39-$108.50 | 800.745.3000 or livenation.com.

Filed under: MUSIC

Friday, July 30, 2010

Sing-along with Mr. McFeely of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts

Pittsburgh is home to the Holy Trinity of American pop culture: Andy Warhol, George Romero, and Mister Rogers. A native of the latter's neighborhood, Hollywood screenwriter Carl Kurlander reconnects with his roots in My Tale of Two Cities. This easygoing variation on Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg features interviews with Teresa Heinz Kerry, Franco Harris, and Louie Anderson (who, despite Internet rumors to the contrary, is very much alive). Join Kurlander and Mr. McFeely of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (real name: David Newell) for a screening and sing-along of "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" at the MFA, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston | 7:45 pm | $10; $8 students, seniors | 617.369.3907 or mfa.org.

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