If you’ve been struck by the post-Christmas blues, here’s the antidote: show up at one of The Bobs’ concerts tonight or Saturday in Seattle. It’s guaranteed to chase away the holiday letdown.
The Bobs are known for covering the unexpected (“Psycho Killer”), irreverent originals and their Grammy nomination rendition of the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter.”
Their a cappella (and in some circles infamous) After Christmas Holiday Show is boosted by 25 years of experience winning over audiences. Expect songs from their CD “Too Many Santas” (think “Christmas in Jail” or “Yuleman vs. the Anti-Claus”).
Real Folk: Closer to home, Everett’s Kim Longmire, Marysville’s Paul Henderson and Arlington’s Dennis Griffiths are launching their folk CD, “Stilly River,” during a concert.
The project includes originals plus interesting cover selections: Bob Dylan’s “Lay Down Your Weary Tune,” Sting’s “Field of Gold,” Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World,” Woody Guthrie’s “Pasture of Plenty.”
Donations will be given to Evergreen Coffeehouse. A portion of the money from CD sales goes to the Real Folk Foundation, dedicated to supporting causes that will make the world a better place. Saturday, Marysville
Tim Casey &the Bluescats, The Penguins: Catch the swing of the Bluescats and the classic rock of The Penguins. The Tim Casey-led Bluescats has been nominated for blues awards the last couple of years. The musicians are strong on rock ‘n’ roll, boogie and swing. The Penguins’ Vegas-style show features rock, blues, R&B and Latin music fronted by Dena Nichols. Saturday, Marysville
Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet: Last year, the Grammy-winning group celebrated its 30th year of bringing Cajun music influenced by zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country and blues. Beausoleil also released “Beausoleil: Live in Louisiana.” Doucet is the founder and has won a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. Thursday, Seattle
The Melvins: The rock band with roots in Montesano helped influence grunge music in the late 1980s, particularly Nirvana, as well as early punk acts such has Black Flag and the Sex Pistols. Kurt Cobain auditioned for The Melvins but he was so nervous he didn’t make the cut. Sunday, Showbox
Orchestra Zarabanda: The 12-piece Latin band started when classical singer Elspeth Savani switched from classical music to Cuban son and danzon. Other musicians joined her and Yerbuena, now Orchestra Zarabanda, was born. It now sells out many of its gigs with its mix of sultry melodies and syncopated rhythms. Sunday, Seattle
Dudley Manlove Quartet: Just for clarity’s sake, the “quartet” is a sextet and “Dudley Manlove” doesn’t exist, musically, although he played the alien Eros in possibly the worst-ever sci-fi movie, “Plan 9 from Outer Space” (1959). The band is definitely better, a popular act since the mid-’90s. Sunday, Seattle
Pearl Django: Hear gypsy music pioneered by Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli. Pearl Django shares the stage with jazz guitarists Robin Nolan and Frank Vignola. Tuesday through Jan. 7, Seattle
Showbox news: Ticketmaster has taken another bite out of the competition. As of Jan. 1, Showbox’s shows can be purchased only at Ticketmaster (except for shows currently on sale, regardless of date, still available through TicketsWest). And Showbox raises its cash-only box-office service charge to $2.
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