An interesting array of shows taking place around our area this Thursday evening. A celebration in one corner of town, some legendary soul at another, some inspired metal in yet another corner, and, up north, some impressive local acts working it for a worthy cause.
KXT's One-Year Anniversary Party at Gilley's with Sarah Jaffe, The Orbans and The O's
About as strong an all-local triple-bill as one can expect on a Thursday night comes to us courtesy of KKXT-91.7 FM KXT, which, tonight, is celebrating it's one-year anniversary. Seems like only yesterday that the station launched with a Carlos Santana song leading the way. Fortunately, the station appears to have found and settled into its path over the past 12 months. And for members who have supported the station over that stretch of time, this party will serve as a thank you. Only for them, though; this is a private event for station members.
Bobby Patterson and Jimmy Baldwin at The Kessler Theater
Legendary
hometown blues and soul singer/DJ/producer Bobby Patterson performs a rare
gig at an intimate venue tonight. Since 1962, Patterson has been releasing some
of the best soul and blues to come out of our area, and his songs have been
covered by the likes of Albert King and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. With
as much talent as more renowned singers such as Bobby Bland and Wilson
Pickett, the fact that Patterson never scored more than a regional hit
is especially baffling. Thankfully, it's not too late to start enjoying
Patterson's talent, and tonight is as good of an opportunity as any.
In This Moment, Taking Dawn, Red Pyramid and I Met Tragedy at Trees
Hailing
out of Los Angeles, In This Moment is a metalcore outfit led by Maria
Brink. Brink was once voted the hottest chick in metal, but don't
discount the lady just because she's hot. In The Moment's sound would
land at the fringes of metal if not for Brink's whacked-out howl. Even
with her impressive pipes, the band can sound more like a rock band with
some deeply buried New Wave influences. Songs like "The Gun Show" and
"Iron Army" are an unholy mix of No Doubt and AC/DC. If that sounds like
your cup of tea, then In This Moment is the band for you. Las Vegas'
Taking Dawn, one of the three supporting acts, is more of your basic
metal band, spewing out its Iron Maiden-inspired noise with glee and
purpose. This is not the kind of music your mother would want you
hearing this time of year, so go anyway.
Traffick 911 Benefit at Dan's Silverleaf with Peopleodian, Lazy Native, Sour Mash, Alien Brew and The Red 100s
Five area bands come together during the holiday season to raise money for a
worthy cause. Human trafficking is a serious, worldwide issue that cuts
across demographics and socio-economic boundaries. So, instead of just
talking about it, these acts have come together to play for a measly five dollar cover. And it's a nice collection of acts as well: From the rowdy
punkabilly of The Red 100s to the experimental electronica of
Peopleodian, tonight is a great chance to hear great music and all for a
cause that matters. You just can't beat that.
