A not-so-secret sister act from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Laura and Lydia Rogers meld Southern gothic style, gorgeous, longing melodies and an energy that seems a little bit indie rock, even though they are all country. And vintage country too, much more in line with Patsy Cline than Carrie Underwood. The duo recently re-released a special edition of their latest album “Put Your Needle Down”—through Cracker Barrel, no less—and made a buzz after a recent appearance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” singing their ode to doomed love and murder, “Iuka.” Check them out if you’re a fan of traditional country songwriting with a youthful and contemporary flair. (Keidra Chaney)
September 9, City Winery, 1200 West Randolph., 8pm, $22, 21+
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