Nightspots
Thursday Mar 18, 2010
The Ark: Grant-Lee Phillips
The former frontman of the popular postpunk folk-rock band Grant Lee Buffalo, Phillips has reemerged as an acoustic Americana singer-songwriter who writes gorgeously evocative songs on an array of public and private themes. “My albums are becoming more stark, more unguarded, and more vulnerable,” Phillips says of his new CD Little Moon. “This is the most unselfconscious record I have made–-ever.” $15.
The Blind Pig: The Clientele
London psychedelic pop quartet led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Alasdair Maclean. Opening acts are Field Music, a UK rock trio, and another band TBA. Advance tickets: $12 ($14 at the door). 8:30 p.m.-midnight.
Conor O'Neill's: Baked Potato
Jam-oriented funk-rock band from Plymouth that plays originals and unusual covers.
Elbow Room: “Mofo Karaoke”
With “the standard karaoke playlist crap plus 2,500+ obscure and awesome songs.”
The Habitat Ultralounge: Green-Eyed Soul
Windsor pop trio fronted by vocalists Melissa Danese and Fallon Deluca.
The Jolly Pumpkin: Bob Skon Trio
Folk-rock covers and originals by this trio led by Skon, a local singer-songwriter known for his wry songs about love and loss.
Keystone Underground Martini Bar: Jesse Sinatra & the Martinis
New local swing trio led by vocalist Sinatra.
The Necto: College Night
DJ Hardy with Top 40 dance music..
Sava’s: Old Soul Quintet
Local jazz quintet whose music incorporates elements of contemporary R&B, funk, and hip-hop. With trumpeter Ingrid Racine, saxophonist Dan Bennett, bassist Josef Deas, keyboardist Mike Malis and drummer Quentin Joseph. Between sets DJ Charlie Munk plays “rare groove” dance music from James Brown to the Budos Band.
Tap Room: Electric Open Mike
Hosted by The Martindales, a local band led by singer- guitarist Brian Brickley that plays blues and rock covers and originals. All electric musicians invited.
