THE SHOWDOWN: Dudes know how to break out the electric vibraphone

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THE SHOWDOWN: Dudes know how to break out the electric vibraphone

POSTED: Monday, June 21, 2010, 9:16 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

A concert a day keeps the doctor away.

Monday: After some solo offerings from A.C. Newman and red-headed siren Neko Case, The New Pornographers are Together again. This eight-member band has been plugging away since 1997, but make sure you arrive early enough to hear comparative newbies The Dodos, who'll open the show with their combination of clattering drums and strummy guitar. Plus, dudes know how to break out the electric vibraphone. With The Dodos and The Dutchess & The Duke. 7:30 p.m., $27, The Troc, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-6888. Tuesday: Two legendary singer-songwriters and old friends, Carole King and James Taylor, bring their A.M. radio gold as part of their Troubadour Reunion tour. If you're lucky, you just might hear "Fire and Rain" and the theme song from Gilmore Girls." 7:30 p.m., $39.50-350, Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St., 215-336-3600. Wednesday: Get your local music fix with a performance by E-Funk, a four-piece that emerged two years ago from house parties and built a name for itself with its "Philthy Beatz" show series. Catch them at the Millcreek Tavern for their last weekly groove sesh at the bar for the month of June. Oh, and did we mention it's free? With DJ ChampÃ©. 9 p.m., No cover. Millcreek Tavern, 4200 Chester Ave., 215-222-9194. Thursday: If you're looking for something more low-key, check out The Guggenheim Grotto, whose wistful folk-pop harmonies are sure to charm. The Irish duo just released its third album, The Universe is Laughing, which features a delightful ukulele ditty of the same name. And really, we could all use some more uke in our lives. With Bushwalla. 8:30 p.m., $10. Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770. Friday: It's ladies' night at Tritone, and we're not talking about free drinks. Rather, women are running the show. At the latest installment of female music series, Sugar Town, check out critically acclaimed out-of-towners, The Shondes, who'll headline with their blend of classical violin with riot grrrl punk. Aside from these Brooklynites, Sugar Town offers a batch of locals including Rachel Tension and City Paper faves, Post Post. With The Shondes, Post Post, Filmstar, Rachel Tension & DJ Sis. 9:30 p.m., $7, Tritone, 1508 South Street, 215-545-0475. Saturday: If you can't hop a midnight train to Georgia (it's hot enough in Philly, thank you), then go for the next best thing: Head to Atlantic City to hear soul legend Gladys Knight and the Pips, who grew to fame in the '60s heyday of Motown, but she's still singing in 2010. 8 p.m., $40.50-$75.50, House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-343-4000 Sunday: Alright, sleepyhead (see above), get out of your PJs and ditch your lazy Sunday plans for some dancing! Courtesy of indie breakout band, Passion Pit, there'll be plenty of feel-good synth-pop melodies and falsetto vocals to keep you on your feet. And don't miss Brooklyn's own Tokyo Police Club, who'll be opening the show in support of their new release, Champ. With Tokyo Police Club & Brahms. 7:30 p.m., $26.50, Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Avenue Fairmount Park, 215-878-0400.

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