JR JR
With the release of its third full-length, the Detroit pop duo drop
the winking Dale Earnhardt from its name (despite the approval of the real
Earnhardt, Jr.) so listeners aren’t distracted from its high-on harmonies,
psychedelic `60s and electronic-flavored take on danceable pop. JR JR is also
the title of that new album.
Bronze Radio Return
This Connecticut pop-rock combo released its fourth album, “Light
Me Up” earlier this month. It shimmies from rock to pop to dance with gleaming
optimism and an injection of gospel-like fuel on anthems akin to Imagine
Dragons. It’s all guided by vocalist Chris Henderson’s distinct voice which
manages to channel Dave Matthews and the BeeGees.
Dex Romweber/It’s Snakes
If you’re a Jack White fan who hasn’t checked out the Chapel Hill
band leader and guitarist that’s one of White’s biggest influences, here’s your
chance. He’s paired with Hope Nicholls and Aaron Pitkin’s latest band following
the demise of Snagglepuss – this time with Nicholls on drums and vocals. With
the Mike Strauss Band.
Owl-O-Ween
Charlotte female-fronted melodic metal band Tattermask hosts this
annual benefit for Carolina Raptor Center which doubles as its Halloween-themed
Tattermasquerade. Sadly it’s a bittersweet evening marking the band’s farewell.
Its members are taking an indefinite hiatus to pursue other interest, in and
outside of music.
Raheem DeVaughan/Leela James
This pair of award winning R&B singers throw it back to true
classic soul with the Love N’ Soul Experience. James – once a freshman VH1 You
Outta Know artist – is enjoying renewed interest following her tribute to Etta
James album, the well-received 2014 follow-up “Fall For You,” and a performance
on “Dancing with the Stars.”
Everyone from Jack White to “Rolling Stone” to President Obama
(who put them on one of his Spotify playlists) sings the praises of this hard
working Philly band, but it’s the live show that gets the most love with singer
Adam Weiner channeling Jerry Lee Lewis. It may technically be “indie”, but
there’s also no shoegazing, indie-rock pretension here.
Lettuce
Tuesday
8 p.m., Chop Shop, 399 E. 35th St., $25/$45 VIP,
www.chopshopnoda.com
This funk septet commemorates its 20th anniversary
with the release of the new album “Crush,” which strikes at the crossroads of
classic horn-laden funk and psychedelic hip-hop influenced beats. It’s also a sort
of secret supergroup with members from Dave Matthews Band and Soulive and
resumes that include stints with Dr. Dre, Gaga, and Tedeschi Trucks.
Wednesday 8
p.m., Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., $37, www.ticketmaster.com
With one of the most resonant and personal albums of the last
year –an ode to the Brooklyn -based songwriter’s recently deceased mother, who
suffered from schizophrenia and addiction, and his step-father, who helped
found his label – Stevens proved his mettle to anyone late to his indie-folk
rock (funeral) party.
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