Clearly influenced by the likes of Björk and inspired by the sounds of nature around her, Argentinean-born Juana Molina creates much of her music on the spot with a series of loop pedals, percussive instruments and an acoustic guitar. Having created the background, she scats to the layered soundscape she records—which makes each of her live shows quite a unique experience for audiences. She takes pretty much the same approach in the studio, rarely overdubbing her work (except for a keyboard fill-in) in order to capture the essence of the moment she is searching at any given moment. Molina mostly sings in Spanish, but much of it is totally improvised gibberish—what you hear is satisfying, though—even if you might be a little confused at what is going on. She is touring for the first time with an actual band, making this a show not to be missed. (Ernest Barteldes)
February 22 at The Morse Theatre, 1328 Morse, (773)654-5100, 8pm. $20.
Let's Make Some Noise: A Preview of The Tubes at the Arcada Theatre The Tubes ushered the theatricality of Alice Cooper, the musical adventurism of progressive rock and the titillating shock value of cabaret into an intriguing and sometimes messy whole. Many decades later, core members of the group continue, with a mix of satire now leavened with a bit of nostalgia.
Epic Moves: A Preview of Kamasi Washington at Riviera Theatre Washington's crowning achievement of 2015 was the release of his fourth album, the major-label debut “The Epic.” Aptly named, the sprawling album runs nearly three hours, and showcases Washington's instrumental ability and composing/arranging prowess.
The Hardest-Working Man in Rock: A Preview of Steven Wilson at The Vic Theatre Despite his massive output and sterling reputation in the prog and rock world, today Steven Wilson still somehow remains just outside the view of the larger masses. Taking into consideration the fact that most everything Wilson sets out to do is an unqualified success, it's advisable to see him now before that inevitable breakthrough happens.
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