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Trust me, it s not a pretty sight. Put it this way: As a group, M.J.

s are not an attractive lot. At South by Southwest a few years ago, one could witness not just writers but even The Dean of American Rock Critics himself, Robert Christgau, moving their fanny-packed, note-scribbling butts to the new sensation that was El Gran Silencio. Now with their third record, Comunicaflow Underground, the group continue their joyful and melodic punk/rock/hip-hop/folk/ska/polka barrage.

With their energy, those trumpets and a singer who s muy yummy, you may finally get that Mano Negra experience you ve dreamed of. (Libby Molyneaux)
plus, Upground, La Banda Skalavera
When you think of the Yardbirds, you probably think of their trio of lead guitarists who went on to fame with other projects (Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page) or perhaps their late singer, Keith Relf, who died from electrocution in an accident while playing guitar at home in 1976. What probably doesn t come to mind is the idea of the British band ever reuniting especially without Relf or any of their celebrated ax-slingers.

And yet here are the band s original drummer, Jim McCarty, and rhythm guitarist, Chris Dreja, on tour celebrating the release of Live at B.B. King Blues Club, a concert album that was recorded with a new lineup in New York last year and released on Steve Vai s Favored Nations label.

Vai, Alice in Chains Jerry Cantrell and other guest stars are slated to sit in on guitar tonight, and it s rumored that one of the band s lead guitarists might drop by although it s not clear which guitarist that might be. Either way, it should be a real kick to rave up again to such early Birds classics as For Your Love, Shapes of Things, Over Under Sideways Down and perhaps even Happenings Ten Years Time Ago. (Falling James)

In the bar: Hit the Lights, All Time Low, Valencia, Love Arcade, 7:30 p.

m. In the lounge: Boys Will Be Boys, For Elise, Kinky Method, 8 p.