Christopher Paul Stelling, the Texan folkie, always slams it live. So Laurel Canyon boy Jonathan Wilson, the headliner at Mercury Lounge on Thursday, is something on added plus.
Monday – Santigold – Last time I saw Santi was at Central Park and I didn't see her at all. I heard her.
Tuesday – NRBQ – Iridium – Garage band at jazz club. 10pm show -if it was at 8pm I would have gone.
Wednesday – Sharon Van Etten – Brooklyn folkie has her moments.
Friday – Caveman – Bowery Ballroom – Popular ambient rock band.
Saturday – Kelly Clarkson – Radio City Music Hall – A fine little rocker with a three guitar band, failed to thrill me last time I saw her, the new album is disappointing, but let's see if she can do it on thiss biggest stage.
Sunday – Joshua Bell – Bergen Performing Arts Center – His new album of classical sonatas for violins (and piano) is really good. If you're in the area you should check him out.