THE SHOWDOWN: In the same ballpark as Tracy Chapman

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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

Sunday: Phoenix singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews is an indie-folk artist with a voice that is both sweet and powerful. She puts together ambient songs with pop qualities. 9 p.m., $7, The Fire, 412 W Girard Ave., 267-671-9298. ➤ Rock duo Frank Hoier and Moselle Spiller (pictured) offer up unique variations on American rock under the title of Boom Chick. They’re kickass surf/blues rock. 8 p.m., $8, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919.

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