Two bitchin’ rock shows tonight, on either side of the bay for those of you forced to take sides. First up at the Shanty at 8 p.m. you will find the mighty Black Plate at what is likely to be their last show until the harvest moon of fall comes tickling down from the sky. Also on the bill is newly minted doom-ish group Hearth from the lovely Open Head Records scene, along with Duff Strugglers II and Stridor, whose guitarist Nathan Balano will be celebrating a birthday. Happy birthday, Nathan! This show is free so you can pass on the cash by buying Mr. Balano a sody pop or something else wet and refreshing.
Meanwhile, an hour and a half later at Humbrews, Humco hero pantheon rockers The Hitch have saddled up yet again for a six-string dust up, along with local mysterions Magic Ov Spell, who are not, despite certain misinformation out there, called “Magic of Spells” or any similar formation. This show should be a shoulder-to-shoulder deal, so I’d suggest snagging a $15 advance ticket rather than a $20 at-the-door stub if you want to guarantee a spot in the crowd.
Music Tonight: Saturday, May 2
