High voltage
THICK AS THIEVES | March 31 | Middle East Downstairs| Rarely does a band's record-release party double as a farewell, but Thick as Thieves excel at the unexpected. Their explosive rock-and-roll swan song, Practice Resurrection like the Fox Makes Tracks, should leave a lasting impression. "No drama or scandals, just four friends knowing when to bow out gracefully," the band assures. | 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge | $12 | mideastclub.com