THE SHOWDOWN: In the same ballpark as Tracy Chapman

Every Monday, James Friel rounds up the week's sure-bet live shows. This week: Saul Williams, Thomas and the People, The Lawsuits and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

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THE SHOWDOWN: In the same ballpark as Tracy Chapman

POSTED: Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:00 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

Wednesday: Experimental artist/musician Saul Williams (pictured) throws down big bass and beats behind the politically charged lyrics on his latest album, Volcanic Sunlight. 8 p.m., $15, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400. ➤ With strong, clear female vocals, Swedeland plays a style of mellow rock that’s in the same ballpark as Tracy Chapman. 9 p.m., $8, The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St,, 215-922-6888.

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