Mdou Moctar Wednesday, Oct. 2 Zanzabar Mdou Moctar is one of the leading performers of adding modern twists and turns to Tuareg guitar music. With electronic elements and pop sensibilities, he has introduced many Americans to a style that usually doesnt get a lot of promotion or attention in the United States. Hes both a traditionalist and a visionary, and if youre someone whos always searching for new sounds, this is for you.
Dropped In Thursday, Oct. 3-5 Kaiju Unfortunately, the venerable local indie music festival Cropped Out isnt happening this year, but Kaiju is throwing a three-day event thats in the same spirit, just on a smaller scale. The weekend features Bl_ank, Annie Blech and The Delivery, REZN + Lume, Hissing Tiles, Ouzelum, Sheri Streeter and more. Just a note: Its not an all day thing like Cropped Out it will start at 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 8 p.m. on Saturday.
The Weeks Saturday, Oct. 5 Headliners The Weeks are part bluesy Southern rock, part indie garage psychedelia, and they have the sort of drive that values energy and soul. The bands new record, Two Moons, is their fifth full-length release, and it features sweeping anthems that deliver on swampy guitars and hook-heavy vocals.
This article appears in October 2, 2019.
