[ ALBUM REVIEW ]
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
The chill of ice-olation
[ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ] Margaret Explosion. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. margaretexplosion. com. 7:30-9:30 p.m. J.B. Braun. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 288-1910. stickylipsbbq.com. 6:30 p.m. Lulu w/ Billy Joe. The Beale, 693 South Ave. 271-4650. thebealegrille. com. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. woodcliffhotelspa.com.
Mrs. Skannotto “Outlier” SELF-RELEASE Mrsska.com
The Menzingers MONDAY, JUNE 2 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 7 P.M. | $16 | BUGJAR.COM; THEMENZINGERS. TUMBLR.COM [ PUNK ] The Menzingers made an
impact in the world of punk rock with 2012’s “On The Impossible Past,” which gained attention for reviving and refreshing the pop punk genre. The band's sound feels authentically pop punk, employing familiar techniques like catchy choruses, a steady, energetic beat, and melodic, oftentimes gritty, vocals. The band's latest album, “Rented World,” carrys on its tradition of honoring its roots, while still making music that sounds new and exciting. Lemuria, Pup, and Cayetana will also perform. — BY LEAH CREARY
Young Jeezy SATURDAY, MAY 31 MAIN STREET ARMORY, 900 E. MAIN STREET 8 P.M. | $40-$75 | ROCHESTERMAINSTREETARMORY.COM [ HIP-HOP ] In 2005, Young Jeezy landed a hit with “Soul Survivor.” It’s his most well-known song, and while Jeezy’s solo work hasn’t climbed that high in the charts since, collaboration with artists like Jay-Z, Drake, and Kanye West has led to countless musical award nominations the Atlanta-based rapper. With a rough voice that is distinct where you could pick it out of a rap track that featured 20 artists (and some of them do), and a steady flow, it’s easy to see why he’s sought after for major tracks. — BY TREVOR LEWIS
Rochester skanksters Mrs. Skannotto will keep you guessing with its new offering, “Outlier.” This band has always been much more than ska — what with its sinister punk energy, slick speed, and clever progressions. When the band does cop to a more ska-centric sound the entire band is painstakingly precise and deadon. Though Mrs. Skannotto seems to be outgrowing some of ska’s tight perimeters or moving one step beyond the genre’s limits with “Outlier,” the ska is still there at the heart of the rock and chaos. Songs like the title track — and CD opener — “Outlier,” that has more of a So-Cal power-pop-punk feel. The same with “Phantom Pain” if it weren’t for the awesome U-turn to the irresistible flipped beat thanks to Mrs. Skannotto’s most excellent horn section — which really shines on the intro to “Entropy.” There are subtleties and textures throughout this 11-song adventure that reveal themselves with every new spin. This is an excellent and extremely diverse record — there’s even a cool take on Peter Gabriel’s “Games without Frontiers,” a song I have hated for years up until now. Over all “Outlier” has something for everyone who likes it raucous, rowdy and fun. I dare you to try and sit still while listening to this one. — BY FRANK DE BLASE
[ BLUES ]
Upward Groove. Temple
Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. templebarandgrille.com. 10 p.m. [ CLASSICAL ]
ECMS Spring FestivalDrum Joy and Rhythm Adventure. Kilbourn Hall, 26
Gibbs St. 274-1100. esm. rochester.edu. 7-8:30 p.m. [ COUNTRY ]
Alyssa Trahan. Cottage Hotel of Mendon, 1390 Pittsford-Mendon Rd. Mendon. 624-1390. cottagehotelmendon.com. 9 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
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Anthony Gianovola. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:309:30 p.m.
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