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Atreyu,
Dragonforce
Northern
lights, Thursday
There will be no luck dragons at Northern Lights this Thursday.
Yes, ’tis sad, and sure, with a bill headlined by Atreyu and
Dragonforce, you might think you’re in for a hack-and-slash
fantasy epic, full of knights, witch queens, grotesque manbearpigs
and flying beasts. Hell, even when you walk into the club
you might still be thinking that, thanks to Atreyu fans’ notorious
abuse of mascara, eyeliner and fishnet stockings (worn on
their arms). What you are really in store for is some serious
shredding. Headliners Atreyu have some chops; European sensations
Dragonforce can shred like bunnies can hump. (Aug 3, 7:30PM,
$18, 1208 Route 146, Clifton Park, 371-0012)
Either/Orchestra
Sanctuary
for Independent Media, Friday
The walls of the old church building that is now the Sanctuary
for Independent Media will tremble at the mighty wail of a
10-piece jazz orchestra tomorrow (Friday) night. The Grammy-nominated
Either/Orchestra—a monster of a band, with two trumpets, three
saxes, trombone, piano, bass, congas and drums—will bring
their highly praised afro-Latin sound to the faithful. How
good are they? The Washington Post said they are “one
of the jazz world’s most gifted and adventurous big bands
. . . one that can embrace supple Latin jazz, sinewy blues,
sly funk and slippery world-beat rhythms.” The Sydney (Australia)
Morning Herald touts them as the “best kept secret
in jazz.” Riding high on their latest CD release, Live
in Addis, the Either/Orchestra are more than worth the
trip to the northern wilds of Troy. (Aug. 4, 8 PM, $10,
3361 6th Ave., Troy, 272-2390)
Mallory
O’Donnell
THe
Van Dyck, Friday
Mallory O’Donnell is an 18-year-old songstress who just released
her debut disc, Joy. O’Donnell had some heavyweight
players contributing to her CD—it was produced by Tony Markellis
and Bob Warren, and it features the talents of guitarist Chuck
D’Aloia, cellist Monica Roach, drummer Danny Whelchel and
trumpeter and saxophonist Bill Holloman. The local media have
been gushing about the album: The Times Union’s Greg
Haymes, for example, says, “Celebrating the release of her
very impressive debut disc, Joy, the 18-year-old singer
showcases a big talent that belies her young age.” O’Donnell
just played a trio of sold-out CD-release shows at Caffe Lena,
but if you didn’t get in on that action, you have another
chance to see the young talent this weekend. (Aug. 4, 8
PM, $15, 237 Union St., Schenectady, 381-1111)
Darren
Lyons Trio
Justin’s,
Saturday
Stick around after dinner at Justin’s this Saturday, or just
drop in specifically to experience the sounds of New York
City-based jazz cats the Darren Lyons Trio. Lyons, an accomplished
drummer who’s been featured in Modern Drummer, has
been a musician for nearly as long as he’s been alive, starting
lessons at the age of 4. It paid off well, considering he
and his group have regular gigs in New York City and through
the Northeast, and they just released a new album called Evil
Genius. The trio consists of Lyons, Whitney Ashe on piano
and Rich Syracuse on acoustic bass. This Saturday, the trio
will perform “a range of classic jazz standards with a new
twist.” (Aug. 5, 9 PM, $5, 301 Lark St., Albany, 436-7008)
John
Fogerty, Willie Nelson
Saratoga
Performing Arts Center, Sunday
Former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer-songwriter and
guitarist John Fogerty just came off a European tour that
took up half his summer. But alas, there’s no rest for the
weary: Fogerty has already started the North American part
of his summer tour, and for these dates, he’s joined by the
legendary stoned country rocker himself, Willie Nelson. Fogerty,
as you might recall, was the talent behind some gargantuan
hits in the late ’60s and early ’70s, like “Proud Mary,” “Bad
Moon Rising” and “Fortunate Son.” Last year, the singer released
a new album called The Long Road Home, which he followed
up this year by releasing a concert DVD of the album. Catch
him this weekend when he and Nelson co-headline a concert
at SPAC. (Aug. 6, 7:30 PM, $15-$49.50, Saratoga Spa State
Park, 584-9330)
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If
you can stand the heat, Eddie Money and
the Bluz House Rockers will perform at
Alive at Five tonight (Thursday, 5 PM, free, 434-2032).
. . . Tomorrow (Friday), enjoy an indie-pop showcase
at Valentine’s with our own Brent Gorton &
the Tender Breasts (come say bon voyage as
they play their last gig before their summer tour!),
Philadelphia-based Carter Tanton, Brooklyn
trio the Besties, and Boston garage-pop
outfit the Specific Heats (9 PM, $5, 432-6572).
. . . Peabo Bryson, Nysa Shenay, and Ernie
Williams will all perform at the Times
Union African-American Family Day festivities
at the Empire State Plaza on Saturday (noon, free,
877-659-4ESP). . . . If you’re in the mood for
a hardcore Sunday (and really, who wouldn’t be?),
head on up to Northern Lights for an afternoon
of the hardest rawk with As Blood Runs Black,
Overthrown, the Lost Anthology,
Day of Remembrance, the Breathing Process,
and Same Deep Water as You (4 PM, $10,
371-0012).
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