FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Captain Marvel. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. 3858565. 7:30 p.m. Free. Chris Wilson. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. 924-8000. 7 p.m. Call for info. Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Phatkatz Trio. Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. 6625555. 6 p.m. Free. Stringplicity. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free. The Swooners. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 2484825. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tinted Image. Pane Vino Ristorante, 175 N. Water St. 232-6090. 6:30 p.m. Free. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke w/Cody. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 3343030. 5 p.m. Free. Karaoke at Pineapple Jack’s. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Free. Karaoke at Flaherty’s Webster. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. 671-0816. 9 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke by Dan & Sherri. Barnard Restaurant & Party House, 360 Maiden Ln. 6631250. 8 p.m. Free. Karaoke w/Krazy George. Scotland Yard Pub, 187 Saint Paul St. 730-5030. 10 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke w/Summer Bob. Shorts Bar & Grill, 35 N. Main St. 3880136. 10 p.m. Free. [ R&B ] Coupe De Villes. Dinosaur Bar-BQue, 99 Court St. 10 p.m. Free. [ Pop/Rock ] Black Friday Food Drive ft. Terawatt, Joe E and the Jam Factory, Shawnee Boyeee. House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave. 544-3500. 4:30 p.m. Free. Black Friday Pirate Toy Fund Benefit ft. Oceans of Insects, Burn Everything, Chillum, Bleed the Messiah. Monty’s Krown, 875 Monroe Ave. 271-7050. 8 p.m. One new store bought toy. Fishbone Soup w/Mike Z & Paul Amorese. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free. Good Time Charley. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd. West. 621-1480. 9:30 p.m. Call for info. Harmonica Lewinski w/Stoney Lonesome. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 6 p.m. $5-$8. Hemi Cuda. Nola’s BBQ, 4775 Lake Ave. 663-3375. 10 p.m. Call for info. Midnight City. TC Riley’s, 200 Park Point Dr. 272-9777. 6 p.m. Call for info. MoChester. Easy on East, 170 East Ave. 10 p.m. Free. 18 City November 21-27,
FUNK | UNIVERSE SHARK
EXPERIMENTAL FUNK | DOPAPOD
As the band’s moniker not-so-subtly implies, its music will take a bite out of you. Universe Shark is the proud progenitor of what it calls “carnivorous space funk.” This fearsome foursome takes cues from the independent Buffalo music scene as well as the ever-expansive “jam band” brand. The band’s eclectic and energetic mix of jazz, rock, blues, and funk exhibits a finely coordinated balance between “specificity and improvisation.” Since its formation in the summer of 2008 the group has played close to 200 shows in a little less than four years, and the hard work is paying off. Jeff Miers from The Buffalo News writes that the quartet’s live sets are consistently “taking on a life of their own and moving fluidly through interconnected pieces populated by epic instrumental interplay.” The band is currently in the midst of finishing its debut studio effort, which is due out at the end of the year.
This Brooklyn quartet bends genre boundaries as easily as a toddler with ESP bends cutlery. Like many bands in the “jam” scene, Dopapod’s incessant touring schedule has honed the group’s sound as well as expanded its fan base. The band’s flurried intensity, deep, concentrated grooves, and superior technical musicianship has wowed audiences at a number of big festivals, including Bonnaroo, StrangeCreek, and Camp Bisco. The band incorporates a whole spectrum of sound, from disco and jazz to funk and progressive rock, highlighted by searing guitars and an intoxicating interplay of bass and synthesizer. The most recent releases, “I Saw Live Dopapod Evil Was I” and “Drawn Onward,” put forth the entire package.
Universe Shark performs Saturday, November 24, 9 p.m. at Dub Land Undergound, 315 Alexander St. $5-$10. 232-7550. — BY DAVID YOCKEL, JR. Plan ‘B’, Affixxtion. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 9 p.m. Call for info. Post Turkey party w/Gator Face, Retrospective. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 334-3030. 6 p.m. Call for info. Something Else. A-Pub Live, 6 Lawrence St. 10 p.m. Free before 11, $5 after. Start Making Sense. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water Street. 325-5600. 9 p.m. $10-$12. Sweating Off the Drumsticks: An 80s Exercise Themed Dance Party ft. KOPPS, Aminals, Kids & Explosions, Gin & Bonnets, and Dance Tunes by Lulu. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $6-$9. Upstate w/SpaceJunk. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 232-1520. 8 p.m. $5. Wild Horses. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. 9 p.m. $3-$5.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Geoffe Harder. Flaherty’s Honeoye Falls, 60 W. Main St. 497-7010. Call for info. Heidi Little. Flaherty’s Webster, 1200 Bay Rd. 671-0816. Call for info. Lovin’ Cup Unplugged Dinner Music Series: Big Blue House. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. 6 p.m. Free. 2012
Meg Gehman, Bill Welch, Lisa Bigwood, and Jerry Fazone. Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory St. 271-4930. 8 p.m. Call for info. Sullivan Session. McGraw’s Irish Pub, 146 W Commercial St. 348-9091. 6 p.m. Free. Tumbao. Tapas 177 Lounge, 177 Saint Paul St. 262-2090. 11 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] The Cellar Dwellars. The BealeWebster, 1930 Empire Blvd. 216-1070. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Joe Beard. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, 99 Court St. 10 p.m. Free. Third Degree. The Beale New Orleans Grille and Bar-South Ave., 693 South Ave. 2714650. 7:30 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] RPO: The Nutcracker. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 2 & 7 p.m. Michael Butterman, conductor. Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director. Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director. $10-$75. [ Country ] Doublecross. Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, 830 Jefferson Rd. 292-5544. 9 p.m. $3. JB & Company. Nashvilles, 4853 W Henrietta Rd. 334-3030. 9 p.m. Call for info.
Dopapod performs Wednesday, November 28, at 9 p.m. at Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water St. $10. 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com. — BY DAVID YOCKEL, JR. [ DJ/Electronic ] DIGDUGDIY Party ft. Makoto, Bobby Fischer, The Archaeologist, and Ramblin’ E Moore. Skylark Lounge, 40 South Union St. 270-8106. 10 p.m. $3. DJ Big Reg. Plush, 151 St. Paul St. 232-5650. 10 p.m. Call for info. DJ Darkwave. Vertex Nightclub, 169 North Chestnut St. 2325498. 10 p.m. $3-$8. DJ Nate Carr. California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd. West. 621-1480. Call for info. DJ Trancesend. Decibel Lounge., 45 Euclid St. 7544645. 10 p.m. $5. La Selva. Tilt Nightclub & Ultralounge, 444 Central Ave. 232-8440. 10 p.m. Call for info. [ Jazz ] Artisan Jazz Trio. Lemoncello, 137 West Commercial St. 3858565. 7 p.m. Free. Cool Club Jazz. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. 924-8000. 7 p.m. Call for info. Frank’s Rat Pack. Bistro 135, 135 W. Commercial St. 6625555. 6 p.m. Free. Fred Costello & Roger Eckers Jazz Duo. Charley Brown’s, 1675 Penfield Rd. 385-9202. 7:30 p.m. Free. GRR Band. Little Theatre Café, 240 East Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free. Special Blend. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 2484825. 7:30 p.m. Free.
Ted Nicolosi and Shared Genes. Jasmine’s Asian Fusion, 657 Ridge Rd. 216-1290. 6:30 p.m. Free. The White Hots. The Pultneyville Grill, 4135 Mill St. (315) 5894512. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Karaoke ] Karaoke at 140 Alex. 140 Alex Bar & Grill, 140 Alexander St. 256-1000. 10:30 p.m. Free. Karaoke at Temple. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 10 p.m. Call for info. Karaoke At The Lube. Quaker Steak & Lube, 2205 Buffalo Rd. 697-9464. 9:30 p.m. Free. Kick-Ass Karaoke. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 2326000. 10 p.m. Free. [ R&B ] Mojo Monkeys. Jeffrey’s, 3115 E. Henrietta Rd. 486-4937. 8 p.m. Call for info. Roc Soul Jam w/Matthew Corey & Friends, DaShon Davidson, ramblin’ e.moore, and Christian Nizy. Tala Vera, 155 State St. 546-3845. 8 p.m. $5. [ Pop/Rock ] The Audacity w/Big Eyes, Love Pork, Dick Snare, and Maudlin Maladies. Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$9. The Chinchillas. Abilene Bar & Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 232-3230. 8:30 p.m. $5-$7. Ernie Capone. Hamlin Station Bar & Grill, 52 Railroad Ave. 9642010. 8:30 p.m. Call for info.
Fever. Firehouse Saloon, 814 South Clinton. 319-3832. 9 p.m. 21+. $4. The Frequency. Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut St. 2321520. 9:30 p.m. Call for info. Loud & Proud. Pineapple Jack’s, 485 Spencerport Rd. 247-5225. 10 p.m. Call for info. Push. A-Pub Live, 6 Lawrence St. 10 p.m. Free before 11, $5 after. Smooth Talkers. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 2240990. 8 p.m. Free. Spacelords. Lovin’ Cup, 300 Park Point Dr. 292-9940. 9 p.m. $3-$5. The Surge. Captain Jack’s Goodtime Tavern, 8505 Greig St. 315-483-9570. 9 p.m. Call for info. The Waiting Room. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water Street. 325-5600. 9 p.m. $10$12. World/Inferno, O’ Death w/Wild Yaks. Water Street Music Hall, 204 N. Water Street. 325-5600. 8 p.m. $15-$18.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 [ Acoustic/Folk ] Celtic Music Sundays: Kevin Reynolds & Ken Snyder. Temple Bar and Grille, 109 East Ave. 232-6000. 7 p.m. Free. Traditional Irish Music Session. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd. 224-0990. 5 p.m. Free. [ Blues ] Four-4-Time. The Beale New Orleans Grille and Bar-South Ave., 693 South Ave. 2714650. 7 p.m. Call for info. [ Classical ] Compline. Christ Church, 141 East Ave. 454-3878. 9 p.m. Free (donations accepted). Eastman At St. Michael’s: Hirono Sugimoto, Philip Borter. St. Michael’s Church, 869 N. Clinton Ave. 325-4041. 2:30 p.m. Free. RPO: The Nutcracker. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater, 60 Gibbs St. 2 & 7 p.m. Michael Butterman, conductor. Rochester City Ballet, Jamey Leverett, artistic director. Bach Children’s Chorus, Karla Krogstad, director. $10-$75. [ Jazz ] Bill Slater Solo Piano. Woodcliff Hotel & Spa, 199 Woodcliff Dr. 248-4825. Call for info. Free. Day Break. Prosecco Italian Restaurant, 1550 New York 332. 924-8000. 5:30 p.m. Call for info. continues on page 20