THE SHOWDOWN EXTRA ROUND: Bring the rustic tones

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THE SHOWDOWN EXTRA ROUND: Bring the rustic tones

POSTED: Friday, November 5, 2010, 4:00 PM

Filed Under: Music The Showdown

Jason Ager's grimy blues guitar and spitfire lyrics might lead you to think that he hails from a place with a name like "The Central Basin," but he's a Philadelphian through and through. There are two different sides to Ager's music: heartfelt, acoustic solo tunes and groovy jams with his trio, The C.O.P.O. Both show off his rhythmic delivery and self-taught guitar techniques. On the more polished end of the spectrum is Bronze Radio Return, who take a more roots-rock approach to their music. The Hartford sextet uses plenty of percussion to impart a tribal feel, while Chris Henderson's weathered vocals and fingerpicked guitars and banjos bring the rustic tones. If you still haven't found the right music to keep you warm, either of these two sets will make you want to hold someone real close. Tonight, 9 p.m., $15, World Cafe Live, 30th St. & Walnut St., 215-222-1400.

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