SHOWDOWN: Live Music in Philly from May 14-20

POSTED: Monday, May 14, 2012, 1:00 PM

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Friday: Meshuggah,the progressive metal band who created the highly technical, complex and computerized djent metal are back with their first album in four years. Koloss will simultaneously have your head banging and spinning. 7 p.m., $29.50, TLA, 334 South St., 215-922-1011. ➤ The relatively unknown Montreal-based band The Barr Brothers (pictured) are quietly innovating the Americana/folk genre with their eponymous debut album released last year. Brad and Andrew Barr put together tracks featuring finger-picking guitar, brotherly harmonies and low-key percussion that are either bluesy foot-stompers or delicate and expansive. 8:30 p.m., $17, Mauch Chunk Opera House, 13 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-0249.

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