Light Year: On Here's to Taking It Easy, Matthew Houck's Phosphorescent let the song do the talking (Playing Thursday, 15th at Exit/In)
Flipping His Wig: Peter Case survived heart surgery to turn out an album of rock 'n' roll, pop blues and whatever else you want to call it (Playing Sunday, 18th at 3rd & Lindsley )
We All Believe in Funk: The enduring legacy of Cameo, from 'Word Up' to Mariah Carey (Playing the Music City Soul Food Festival, Saturday, 17th at Riverfront Park)
In The Spin: Sleigh Bells, Nerve City and Po Po at The End, Black Rose Thin Lizzy tribute at The 5 Spot
Plus Critics' Picks on Miguel Migs, The Ascent of Everest, Tim Chad & Sherry, Dale Ann Bradley, Two-Dollar Tuesdays at The 5 Spot and more.