WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 [ ACOUSTIC/FOLK ]
Holy Sheboygan, Mulberry Soul, and Folkfaces. Abilene Bar
[ ALBUM REVIEWS ]
Voodoo Zoo “Curses” Self-released voodoozoo.rocks
Gurf Morlix SATURDAY, MAY 23 ABILENE BAR AND LOUNGE, 153 LIBERTY POLE WAY 7:30 P.M. | $10 | ABILENEBARANDLOUNGE.COM [ AMERICANA ] Gurf Morlix has a long, storied road
in music. Though born just outside Buffalo, Morlix has spent most of his life between Austin and Los Angeles, wearing a few different hats. For 10 years he was Lucinda Williams’ guitarist and producer, and headed out touring with Warren Zevon. His eighth album, “Eatin’ At Me,” has taken him back on the road again with his signature gruff, often melancholy vocals of honest towns and nostalgic times. This show is a special CD release party for Morlix’s new album. — BY TYLER PEARCE
Today is the Day SUNDAY, MAY 24 BUG JAR, 219 MONROE AVENUE 9 P.M. | $10-$12 | BUGJAR.COM; TODAYISTHEDAY.US [ METAL ] Today is the Day is a hefty head trip. The
Nashville-based band has been the central project for vocalist and guitarist Steve Austin — also known for producing Lamb of God and Converge — creating dark, swirling imagery through heavy, progressive noise metal since the early 90’s. The music is unpredictable and sludgy, and a full world to explore if you let yourself slip into the madness. Today is the Day is currently Austin, bassist Trevor Thomas, and drummer Douglas Andrae. Lazer/Wulf, Borrowed Time, and Zero Signal will also play. — BY JAKE CLAPP
THE BEST OF ROCHESTER IN STEREO! Receivers • CD Players • Speakers Turntables • Tuners • Phono Cartridges Repair & Service • Vintage Records Equipment and lots more!
The cover to Voodoo Zoo’s latest album, “Curses,” — a photo by artist Peter Macon — frames the veteran band’s impending prog-rock journey. “Curses,” the band’s sophomore album, was recorded at Saxon Studios with Dave Anderson behind the console, giving a no-frills production that fits the players — Jeff Martin, vocals and guitar; Dominic Trinchini, bass and vocals; Brian Dobbie, saxophone, guitar, keyboards, and vocals; and Dave Taddeo, drums and vocals. The approach gives the songs a chance to stand on their own. “Curses” nails down a definite vibe with a few instrumental surprises along the way, including a horn section that appears on a few tunes. “Shortest Distance” kicks it off with a statement of intent, the blend of guitar and keys driving the ambience while the lyrics capture the mentality. Several of the tunes sound vaguely familiar: Voodoo Zoo channels its inner Whitesnake for “She Don’t Love You”; “Another Hour” recalls the odd-time signatures of Rush; and “Rael’s Return” is a shout out to Genesis. Martin’s vocals and the band’s harmonies keep things flowing like bygone-era classic radio. — BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
Little Lapin “Remember the Highs” Self-released littlelapinmusic.com
SOUND
SOLUTIONS 442-0890 402 W. Commercial St. East Rochester
AUDIOSOUNDSOLUTIONS.NET
[ BLUES ]
John Bolger & Friends.
Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 2925544. stickylipsbbq.com. 6:30 p.m. Teressa Wilcox Band. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 325-7090. dinosaurbarbque.com. 9 p.m. Upward Groove. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. templebarandgrille. com. 10 p.m. [ JAZZ ]
Anthony Giannovola. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. East Rochester. 385-8565. lemoncello137.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Big Band Dance Series: Rochester Metropolitan Jazz Band. Ontario
Beach Park, 4799 Lake Ave. 865-3320. ontariobeachentertainment. org. 7:15-9 p.m. Al Bruno Trio at 6 p.m. $2. Margaret Explosion. The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue. thelittle.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Little Lapin, the stage name of Lucy Hill, is a Englandbased singer-songwriter who performed in town last year, and when I first heard her folk and popinfluenced debut EP, it instantly perked my ears. Now her debut full-length album, “Remember the Highs,” has me once again hooked. “Remember the Highs” embraces a modern adultcontemporary aesthetic — reminiscent of, say, an acoustic Florence and the Machine — that is anchored by Hill’s powerful, nuanced, pure voice. I hear a little bit of country on “Go! Stop! Go!” a song that showcases her strengths as an artist. The tune begins with a simple acoustic guitar melody that slowly builds towards a magnificent chorus and eventually rings true all around. Little Lapin’s six-track debut EP gained traction in New Zealand. “Remember the Highs” may win her the broader audience she seems to be making a bid for.
[ METAL ]
Vile Creatures, Fox 45, Saints & Winos, and Order of the Dragon. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 4542966. bugjar.com. 9 p.m. $6-$8. continues on page 14
— BY ROMAN DIVEZUR
CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR WINNERS
Y’s T I C
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& Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 789-1875. abilenebarandlounge. com/Events.html. 8 p.m.midnight. $5. Rob & Gary Acoustic. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 381-4000. woodcliffhotelspa.com. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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