Thursday, Jan. 19
What: Metro-Pulse music hour with Wolf at the Door
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Pilot Light
How much: free
Our take: Local slow burners put on a free show. All the incentive you should need. Free. Really free.
What: Shelby Lynne
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Square Room
How much: $28
Our take: Pop country music for the masses. Not worth the money.
Friday, Jan. 20
What: Donna the Buffalo with Woody Pines
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Bijou Theatre
How much: $20
Our take: Longtime college staple mixes Americana with reggae, folk and rock to make positive vibes with a responsible message. It’s like R.E.M. for the Panic crowd.
What: Guerilla Suns with Lead Knuckle and the Young Ungratefuls
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Pilot Light
How much: $5
Our take: The Guerilla Suns say of themselves: “Imagine a three-day, 13 state road trip in a rented Volkswagen, listening only to Sonic Youth, Tom Petty and the Jesus Lizard. There might or might not be a duck involved somehow.” Lose the duck and it might be interesting.
What: The Steeldrivers
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Square Room
How much: $16
Our take: Nashville everyband blends pop and country. Welcome to 1994.
Saturday. Jan. 21
What: Killer Whale with Squid Supply
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Pilot Light
How much: $5
Our take: Surf-thrash black metal, brought to you by Long John Silvers.
What: Lord T & Eloise
When: 9 p.m.
Where: The Ciderhouse
How much: $12 advance / $12 door ($3 surcharge for under 21)
Our take: Popular duo bring grooves to the masses.
What: Taboo
When: 9 p.m.
Where: The Valarium
How much: N/A
Our take: In the tradition of their previous weekly dance party, the Valarium introduces “Taboo,” promising a new orgasm-monikered machine, super-potent drinks and a dress code. Whatever.
