With his first solo release, \"Young Criminals\' Starvation
League,\" Bobby Bare Jr. puts aside the punk-infused
Southern rock of his band, Bare Jr., to prove himself a
songwriter\'s songwriter. Indeed, the album\'s 11 strippeddown,
country-edged tracks prove he\'s nothing less. Bare
not only grew up the son of a Nashville legend (Bobby
Bare Sr., in case you\'re slow to the uptake), but he\'s got
enough spark to live up to dad and dad\'s friends (who
include the likes of Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and
Shel Silverstein).
Thursday, November 21. 9 p.m. $7, 400 Bar, 400 Cedar Ave. S. 332-2903.
- B i l l S n y d e r
The Spitfire Grill
Thursday-Sunday
A musical theatrical version of the 1996 movie tells the
story of Percy, a young girl fresh out of prison. She
chooses to make a new life for herself in a small town in
Wisconsin, one that she saw once in a magazine. Of
course, like in most small towns, the unfamiliar is rejected
until Percy takes a job at the Spitfire Grill. There, her
infectious spirit has an effect on the whole town. The
play has new songs written by James Valcq and Fred
Alley, and it\'s an uplifting way to ease yourself into the
holiday season.
Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 14-17, thru Nov. 30, Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Loring Playhouse, 1633 Hennepin Ave. $20-23. 343-3390.
- J o d i R . B r ewe r
Low
Saturday
For nine years, this Duluth-based trio has redefined the
musical meaning of \"stripped down,\" and they show no
signs of stopping. The recently released \"Trust\" shows
just how one band can be quiet, slow, and forcefully rocking,
all at the same time. Imagine the Velvet Underground
covering the Beach Boys on a sleepy Sunday, or possibly
a Jesus and Mary Chain installment of MTV\'s
\"Unplugged.\" Get the idea? Michael Yonkers opens.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. $15. Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave. Ticketmaster:
989-5151.
- B i l l S n y d e r
