Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Laurie T. Conrad, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, and Sara Sherr.
POP...plus
Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Laurie T. Conrad, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, and Sara Sherr.
POP . . . plus
Pearl Jam: One of the greatest rock bands working today gives one of the greatest arena-rock venues ever the Viking funeral it deserves. Bad Religion opens. So long, Spectrum, we miss you already. Wachovia Spectrum, 3601 S. Broad St., 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, sold out, 800-298-4200, www.ComcastTIX.com.
Blue Öyster Cult: Don't fear the Reaper! That's a boomer-centric theme now more than ever. As one might expect, this one's sold out, but the theater held back some rush seats for release after the show starts. Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 8 tonight, $29.50 (cash only), 610-917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
Thievery Corporation: Music with a message wrapped in funk, electronica, reggae or whatever's tickling the synapses for Rob Garza and Eric Hilton. With Ocote Soul Sounds, Rob Paine and PEX. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 9 tonight, $39.50, all ages, 800-745-3000, livenation.com.
The Blakes: Iggy Pop's said to be a fan of what Pitchfork described as their "Dandy Warhols-ish swampy guitars, twitchy Strokes rhythms and power-pop vocal harmonies." They have a new disc, "Souvenir." With El Fuego and Metropolis. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Sunday, $12, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.
Mae: Pleasantly pop-rocky band with a strong community-service mission. This Wonka Vision magazine presentation also has Jenny Owen Youngs, Deas Vail and Find Vienna. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, $17 advance, $20 at the door, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.
Helen Money: That's the persona of Chicago-based cellist and composer Alison Chesley, who recently signed to experimental, avant-garde label Table of the Elements. She's recorded with metal icons and grindcore acts, and plays her instrument through guitar amps and pedals. Also on deck, a CD release from Dangerbird, plus Ugh God, Bucket Flush and the Redettes. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8 p.m. Tuesday, myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.
"Mamma Mia!" You won't be taking a chance on this crowd-pleaser of a musical cleverly stitched together from ABBA's greatest hits. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, Tuesday-Nov. 8, times vary, $28-$100, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.
Mayday Parade: Pop-inflected punk rockers from Florida just dropped their first major-label disc, "Anywhere But Here." They've got a slick Web site and a loyal fan base and while they aren't exactly making a new sound, it's one with a lot of energy. Mayday's here as part of the Alternative Press Tour with The Academy Is..., Set Your Goals and Secret Handshake. Theater of the Living Arts, 334 South St., 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, $15, 800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Dar Williams: WXPN presents the reliably tuneful singer-songwriter whose sweet voice and melodious story songs sustain a loyal fan base but don't break new ground. Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville, 8 p.m. Thursday, $33 and $45, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.
HIP-HOP, R&B
Smoke and Mirrors: Pittsburgh-based Wiz Khalifa hooks up with Philly's own Writtenhouse and Get Right. DJ Reem will also make an appearance, fresh from last week's Powerhouse show. Draught Horse Tavern, 1431 Cecil B Moore Ave., 9 tonight, $15, ladies free before 10 p.m., 21-plus, 215-235-1010, www.draughthorse.com.
Afro-Punk Tour: Poet and musician Saul Williams headlines an eclectic counterculture lineup that features local funk/hip-hop act Black Landlord, New York-based musician/producer CX KiDTRONiK and Atlanta-based rapper Tchaka Diallo. Also performing are West Vienna, American Fangs and DJ Phsh. TLA, 334 South St., 9 tonight, $21, 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.
Robotique Halloween: L.A.-born, Pasadena-bred Dam Funk will be bringing his soulful California sound to KFN. Backing up the Stones Throw Records artist will DJs Billy W and Ryan T, and the first hour is an open bar. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 10 tonight, $7, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.
The Roots: The shore-going crowd will have another great show to check out as Philly's premier hip-hop band hits A.C. with "Late Night" star Jimmy Fallon. Borgata Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J., 10 tonight, $49.50, 1-866-692-6742, www.theborgata.com.
Snoop Dogg: One of the biggest names in L.A. hip-hop joins forces with two of the East Coast's best - Method Man and Redman - on Snoop's Wonderland High School Tour. House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $39.50 and $59.50, 609-236-2583, www.hob.com.
