Monday, April 16: Evolve, Cem Con, Jim Swill, The Demix and WC Tank at Borg Ward Collective, 8 p.m. ($6) – (823 W. National Ave., MySpace.com/TheBorgWard)
Tuesday, April 17: Kittie at The Rave, 8 p.m. ($16.50)
Take a step forward if you thought all-girl heavy metal outfit Kittie was more than just an MTV-sired novelty act when it first hit the scene in the late ‘90s. Not so fast, everyone. Still, Kittie has shown it belongs in the same breath as its metallic male counterparts through aggressive touring, utter persistence and distinct talent in a primarily masculine genre. The lineup has in4curred a number of changes over the years, but Kittie remains. Blackguard, Bonded By Blood, and Candy Machine Guns open. (2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., TheRave.com)
Also: Gentleman Hall and Boy Blue at Turner Hall, 7 p.m. (FREE) – (1032 N. Fourth St., PabstTheater.org)
Gentleman Hall and Boy Blue at Turner Hall, 7 p.m. (FREE) – With the band set to release its long-awaited new album at Turner Hall on April 27, Juniper has taken residency at Hotel Foster every Wednesday in April, along with many of Milwaukee’s favorite musicians. This marks that final (and perhaps best) of these shows, as Juniper Tar is joined on stage with former Decibully front man William “B.J.” Seidel and Call Me Lightning drummer Shane Hochstetler.
MUSIC NOTES SHOW OF THE WEEK
Wednesday, April 18: Juniper Tar at Hotel Foster, 8 p.m. ($3)
With the band set to release its long-awaited new album Since Before at Turner Hall on April 27, Juniper has taken residency at Hotel Foster every Wednesday in April, along with many of Milwaukee’s favorite musicians. This marks that final (and perhaps best) of these shows, as Juniper Tar is joined on stage with former Decibully front man William “B.J.” Seidel and Call Me Lightning drummer Shane Hochstetler. (2028 E. North Ave., TheHotelFoster.com)
Also: Cults, Mrs. Magician, and Spectrals at Turner Hall, 7 p.m. ($15) – (1032 N. 4th St., PabstTheater.org)
Thursday, April 19: Nick Lowe at Turner Hall, 7 p.m. (29.50)
This isn’t Nick Lowe’s first rodeo. The English producer, punk rock icon, Elvis Costello collaborator and songwriter can also step up from behind the scenes and take the lead. Though he’s said to be less famous than the songs he’s created, he’s managed 13 studio albums that span parts of five decades. He and his band will perform with the opening support of a special guest. (1032 N. 4th St., PabstTheater.org)
Also: Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Jerrod Niemann at Bradley Center, 7:30 p.m. ($34.75) – (1001 N. 4th St., BradleyCenter.com)
Friday, April 20: Technicolor Teeth at Cactus Club, 10 p.m.
Technicolor Teeth has a unique ability to bounce seamlessly between genres, touching shoegaze and punk rock with a tinge of pop appeal tucked beneath the surface. Its latest, teenage pagans, is an encouraging effort from a promising band of young locals. Moss Folk, Red Stuff, and Hairolina open. (2496 S. Wentworth Ave., CactusClubMilwaukee.com)
Also: Mavis Staples at Potawatomi’s Northern Lights Theater 8 p.m. – (1721 W. Canal St., PaysBig.com)
Saturday, April 21: Purgatory Hill at Café Lulu, 10:30 p.m.
While Record Store Day offers an array of quality local shows, one of the more enticing options comes in the form of ex Timbuk 3 (of “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” semi-relevance) member Pat MacDonald’s post ‘80s project, Purgatory Hill. Get ready for an evening of unique instruments and bluesy oddities at one of Milwaukee’s more overlooked music venues. (2265 S. Howell Ave., LuluBayView.com)
Also: Ikarus Down, I’m Not A Pilot, and The Delta Routine at Cactus Club, 10 p.m. – (2496 S. Wentworth Ave., CactusClubMilwaukee.com)
And: Check out Exclusive Company’s Record Store Day performances.
Jennifer Cintron and Justin Heron at Circle-A Café, 8 p.m. – (932 E. Chambers St., Circle-A-Café.org)
