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TUES., FEB. 2 The Shields Brothers Band at Jammin Java It’s a family-filled night at Jammin Java with The Shields Brothers Band, Ivy Rose and MadBrenda, beginning at 8 p.m. The Shields Brothers take the stage first; expect the trio to perform hits like “Shark Attack,” “Be My Girlfriend” and “The Walk.” Then MadBrenda, a… read more »

written by Mike Coleman, Ashley Estill, Hunter Gorinson, Jason Walsh TUES., DEC. 1 The Pixies and Mew at D.A.R. Constitution Hall Early 90s indie rockers, the Pixies, have scheduled a second show following the November 31 sell out at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall. Frank Black and crew will be playing the following night, December 1,… read more »

written by Connie Poole (CP), Ashley Estill (AE), Hunter Gorinson (HG) and Jason Walsh (JW). SUN, NOV. 1 Saul Williams & Living Colour at the Black Cat The term “crossover” gets tossed around a lot in music circles, but surely Saul Williams –- who has tried his hand at everything from poetry to screenwriting to… read more »

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Dream Theater, Zappa Plays Zappa, Queensryche, Big Elf, and Scale the Summit at Merriweather The summer super tour for the best in progressive metal brings some of the past couple decades biggest names in proficient guitar experimentation to the Merriweather. Led by six-string phenom John Petrucci, Dream Theater headlines this lineup with… read more »

Some of the area’s best shows highlighted For complete listings, visit www.ontaponline.com. To be listed, e-mail music@ontaponline.com THURSDAY, JULY 2 Olivia Mancini and the Mates at the Rock & Roll Hotel Check out Olivia Mancini and the Mates at the Rock & Roll Hotel for a rollicking good time. Think pop-rock with a danceable ‘60s… read more »

written by Joel Sparks Back in my day, when I had an onion on my belt, we engaged in much mockery of certain, largely British bands. As confirmed acolytes of classic rock, we found it ridiculous for musicians to wear suits and ties. They had product in their hair. They even wore makeup! To us,… read more »

written by Meredith Stanton “I do my best writing between the hours of midnight and 4 a.m.,” Michael Pearsall, lead vocalist for Honor by August explains to me recently over coffee in Arlington. “And once I get started, I just can’t stop.” For Michael and the three other band members of the hit foursome that… read more »