Back in 2003, Austin-based alt-country legend Alejandro Escovedo collapsed on stage and nearly died from Hepatitis C. After a few years of recovery (including a to raise funds for his medical expenses), Escovedo is back with a new album and a backing string quartet. Don't miss this one.
(MFA), 7:30 pm, $16 students/members, $20 general admission
Texachusetts' of 2006 celebrates the release of their first full-length album with some choice nouns: mittens, hats, glasses, Christians, lions.
A "savage purveyor of roots eccentricity," James Apollo's new album Good Grief, "conjures up a set of haunted, western-rich folk with hints of Latin rhythms and Tom Waits-style cabaret," according to the Onion's AV Club. Which sounds good to Bostonist.
With El Gringo and Erik Dinardo.
If you liked the books, then you'll love the band. Local favorites Harry and the Potters (motto: "We play songs about books!
") take center stage at the Middle East for their second annual Yule Ball. There are two shows scheduled, at 12:30 pm and 6 pm, and a cut of the proceeds from both shows go to support early-literacy programs. The boys will be joined by several other Potter-themed bands (lineup ) at each gig, including their arch rivals Draco and the Malfoys at the late show.
Festive attire encouraged.
, all ages, 12:30pm and 6pm, $12 (or $22 for both shows)
, Adrienne Aldredge, and C.
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