Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we look at shows coming to the region over the next week. As always, whether your musical tastes are rock ’n’ roll, jazz, heavy metal, R&B, singer-songwriter or indie, there will always be something to check out.
Here are seven of the best on the docket for the week of Feb. 10:
Jadu Heart — Friday at The Foundry
Following in the footsteps of cult boy/girl bands before them such as Pixies, My Bloody Valentine and Belle and Sebastian, Jadu Heart have grown outside of the music industry, slowly building their own world and crafting their own unique perspective. Having moved from electronic shoegaze to psych-rock to grungy lo-fi across their two EPs and three albums, it’s hard to guess where they will go next sonically, but their army of cult-like followers have learned to trust them. Despite little radio support or hype, they sell out their shows everywhere they go to an audience of diehard fans and consistently get 300,000 streams a day. Simply put, theirs is a world built between two people endlessly collaborating to create meaning, develop philosophies and communicate complex emotions with melody.
Denny Laine — Saturday at City Winery Main Stage
It’s one thing to have co-founded a single major rock band, but Denny Laine has done it twice, once with the Moody Blues and then again in Wings, the latter alongside Paul and Linda McCartney. At the City Winery, he’ll bring his one-man acoustic show, “Songs and Stories,” to tell the tales behind both bands and more from the British Invasion, and of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Laine will also discuss and perform songs from some of his early influences, including Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and Elvis.
The Headhunters — Saturday at Brooklyn Bowl
Few can boast a history as storied as The Headhunters, one that began back in 1973 when the iconic Herbie Hancock formed the band possessing a blend of jazz, funk and rock that would go on to sell over a million albums worldwide. The band’s legacy would also inspire musicians of every genre for years to come, be sampled by various hip-hop artists throughout the ’80s and ’90s and influence countless musicians’ styles of playing today. The Headhunters’ impact remains a global phenomenon, and their time with Hancock proved to be a life-changing experience. Having struck out on their own, this tour in particular is a special one as it’s the 50th anniversary of Hancock’s jazz fusion masterpiece, “Head Hunters.”
Marielle Kraft — Saturday at Milkboy Philly
When one hears Marielle Kraft’s music — or experiences her candid live show — it feel as though you already know her. The indie pop singer-songwriter, based in Nashville via Rhode Island, displays craftsmanship beyond her years, akin to the early years of artists like Shawn Mendes, Maisie Peters and Taylor Swift. Self-taught, Kraft began playing guitar at 16 and soon started writing songs full of striking detail, raw emotion and poignant word choices, evident on her second EP, “Heartspace,” which came out last fall.
Viagra Boys — Tuesday at Union Transfer
It was last April at Union Transfer when garage rocking Swedish post-punkers Viagra Boys ripped through a set that left the audience awestruck. Now they’re back to bring about some sonic destruction in the very same spot, all part of their meteoric rise into the hearts and ears of fans across the country. Ahead of the current tour, the band has released a deluxe edition of last year’s LP, “Cave World.” The album’s blend of focused writing, astute humor and sharp production served to solidify the group’s position as the apex of modern punk music. Thematically inspired by the chaos and absurdity of the world’s current climate, the entire project acts as satire comparing the ludicrous and horrific trends of mass shootings and science denial to the lives of our ancestors as cave people.
Hooveriii — Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Dolphin Tavern
Psych-rock band Hooveriii (pronounced “Hoover Three”) comes to south Philly in support of their latest effort, “A Round of Applause.” Across 11 tracks, the expansive and, at times, experimental record stresses the importance of sequencing, so it feels inviting instead of jarring. The segues flow almost seamlessly not only from song to song but within the songs themselves. Whereas 2021’s “Water for the Frogs” was akin to a jam band record, the new LP has broader appeal, resulting in a palette cleanser of sorts.
Ariel Posen + Jordan Tice — Wednesday, Feb. 15, at The Loft at City Winery
Ariel Posen’s music occupies the space between genres. It’s a rootsy sound that nods to his influences, ones that include heartland rock ‘n’ roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, Beatles-inspired pop and more, while still moving forward, pushing him into territory that’s uniquely his own. Opening the show will be fellow singer-songwriter and guitarist Jordan Tice, who combines witty, well-crafted songs with deft fingerstyle and flat-pick guitar playing. His performances have been compared to those of legends like Leo Kottke, John Hartford and David Bromberg for their mix of virtuosity and playfulness.
Soundcheck
• Jadu Heart: “Burning Hour”
• Wings: “Time to Hide”
• The Headhunters: “God Make ME Funky”
• Marielle Kraft: “How Far You Feel”
• Viagra Boys: “Sports”
• Hooveriii: “See”
• Ariel Posen: “Runner”
• Jordan Tice: “River Run”
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