Gigs around town
APOCALYPTICA
The only ongoing musical project of its variety: edgy, near-symphonic alloy as played by a Finnish quartet of classically trained cellists. Tonight at the Paradise, 617-562-8800.
THE BLAKES
A Seattle triplet that carries on filth custom with unmistakable references to such classic garage bands as the Kinks and Iggy and the Stooges. Tonight at Great Scott, Allston, 617-566-9014.
Capital of Massachusetts Nothingness Workweek Benefit FOR Public SCHOOLS
Former poet laureate of the United States Henry M. Robert Pinsky teams with drummer Rakalam Bob Grandma Moses in a concert to raise monetary resource for jazz education in Boston schools. George II Garzone, the Coltrane EOP Quartet, Marianne Solivan Quartette and the Berklee Metropolis Euphony All-Stars also appear. Tomorrow at Berklee Public presentation Center, 617-747-2261.
DAMIEN DEMPSEY/JESS Klein
Booming-voiced Irish favorite Dempsey was last in town to open for Sinead O’Connor at the Orpheum. He’s support as a star, with ex-Bostonian Jess Klein as his opener. Billy Sunday at T.T. the Bear’s Place, Cambridge, 866-468-7619.
GIRLS, GUNS & Resplendency
Continuing to savor its solar day in the sun afterwards winning the WBCN [internet site] Rock N’ Roll Rumble last week, the triple Gs celebrate the going of a freshly CD, “Inverted Valentine.” The Everyday Visuals, Cassavettes and Deception Thaumaturgy open up. Tonight at the Middle East, Cambridge University, 617-864-EAST.
Nut XL
Possibly best-known for reworking Loony toons Presley’s “A Little Less Conversation,” Dutch DJ Tom Holkenborg (likewise known as Junkie XL) is too responsible for acclaimed remixes of everyone from Britney Spears to Coldplay. He’s touring behind his CD of original tunes, “Booming Back at You.” Tonight at Land, 617-351-7000.
HABIB KOITE
Celebrated Malian vocaliser and guitarist Koite is a charismatic performer wHO fanny right away turn a fledgeling into an Afro-pop fan. Tomorrow at Somerville Theater, 617-625-4088.
LUCIANO
Self-proclaimed Jah Courier and reggae favourite Luciano performs tunes from his latest, “Jah is My Navigator.” Mick Superior general and Evalast Movement open. Billy Sunday at the Paradise, 617-562-8800.
