An Evening with Pokey LaFarge at Eddie’s Attic
Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose well-rounded arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. Over the last decade, Pokey has won the hearts of music lovers across the globe with his creative mix of early jazz, string ragtime, country blues and western swing, all while writing songs that ring true and fine in both spirit and sound. His music transcends the confines of genre, continually challenging the notion that tradition-bearers fail to push musical boundaries. Cleverly striding between numerous forms of traditional American music, Pokey has crafted a genre all his own, marked in its accessible ingenuity.
Doors at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: GA $14 in advance, $18 at the door. Table seats are $17.50 and must be purchased in multiples of 4. Online and phone sales close at 5 p.m.
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Calabrese at 529
Calabrese is an American horror punk band that was based out of Phoenix, Arizona in 2003. The band includes brothers Bobby Calabrese on guitar and vocals, Jimmy Calabrese on bass and vocals, and Davey Calabrese on Drums. Calabrese is their actual surname. Self described as The Misfits meets Ramones meets The Damned, Calabrese combines Gothabilly looks and B movie drive-in lyrics with a deathrock sound. Calabrese has been described as “melodic, hook-laden, catchy, fun, horror-themed Rock with a Punk attitude.”
Doors at 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 Online and phone sales close at 6 p.m.