New Orleans' very own Dirty Dozen Brass Band are performing at The Cat's Cradle Saturday night. Last time I saw them the show began at 4:00 am and ended at 7:00. I think one guy was playing a trashcan lid at one point. DDBB are proud ambassadors who perfectly represent the raw, gritty funk which comes only from The Big easy.

All seven of Carboro's Dexter Romweber and The New Romans (including the back up singers and Dexter) will play with Raleigh's Countdown Quartet @ The Local 506 Saturday night as well.

And last but certainly not least, Drughorse Collective presents: Max Indian, Ryan Gustafson, and The Bright Young Things @ The Raleigh Music Hall.