Even Congress says: Check out Rusted Root at The Intersection on Sunday.
Rusted Root, The Crane Wives
6:30 p.m. Sunday
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
$15 advance, $18 day of show
Singer and musician Michael Glabicki has ably led Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root for more than two decades, through ever-evolving, eclectic alt-rock stylings that embrace world music and jam-band qualities. He’s enjoyed a smidgen of national success, getting attention for covers of songs such as “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” earning a Billboard hit in the mid-‘90s with “Send Me On My Way” and opening on arena tours for Carlos Santana and others (including a Van Andel Arena show that I found powerfully engaging). (View the video for “Send Me on My Way” below.)
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Along the way, the band has earned a loyal following among “Rootheads,” or maybe they’re known as “Fortunate Freaks” these days – a moniker that comes from a new song slated to appear on the band’s upcoming seventh studio album slated for release this spring.
The band is actually kicking off a major Fortunate Freaks Tour in March, but “to get things rolling” is also playing a few dates this month, including Sunday night’s stop at The Intersection in Grand Rapids. And judging by live versions of some new, rootsy, harmony-driven songs you can hear on the band’s website, it should be one heckuva night. Speaking of harmonies and upping the ante: Grand Rapids’ own The Crane Wives — one of the winners of my Local Spin of the Year award — will open the show, and I know this up-and-coming Americana act is pumped up about the opportunity.
Nicholas Payton
Nicholas Payton and trio
7:30 p.m. Thursday
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
$30-$35 adults, $10 students (459-2224)
Boundary-pushing jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton plays Grand Rapids’ St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday as part of the St. Cecilia Jazz Series and in his view, he’ll be playing “Black American Music” as opposed to “the J-word,” according to a recent story by Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk of The Grand Rapids Press.
The innovative composer, producer and musician is touring behind his latest album, “Bitches,” on which he wrote all the lyrics and music, played all the instruments and brought in guest artists such as Esperanza Spalding and Cassandra Wilson. Expect plenty of improvisation at Thursday’s show. (See video below.)
Afterward, head over to Grand Rapids’ newest jazz club, The Ottawa Tavern (at Ottawa Avenue and Pearl Street), to catch a trio led by West Michigan jazz pianist Steve Talaga.
Other shows worth noting this week:
Tonight: Yellow Dubmarine (Beatles reggae tribute band), 6 p.m. at The Intersection.
Thursday: Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge, 8 p.m. at Fifth Third Ballpark’s Pepsi Stadium Club. Opening is Flashing Blue Lights. Part of The Outlaw Music Series.
Thursday: Madcat, Kane, and Maxwell Street, 8 p.m. at One Trick Pony.
Saturday: Grand Rapids’ Glean Infusion and Soul Patch dual CD-release party at 9:30 p.m. at Founders Brewing Co. Special guest Badenya
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