Mondays can be hard to nail down for a lot of people and often go overlooked as viable entertainment nights. However, when the right show comes through, it’s like fishing on an empty pier and bagging a monster. And monsters are on the docket tonight at the Miniplex. Ak’Chamel, The Giver of Illness is a duo whose heavy presence, odd instrumentation and rotten shaman stagecraft makes for an unforgettable experience. I did sound for them some time back and was utterly locked into the strangeness of the spectacle for the entire set. Also on the bill is Derek Monypeny, a desert soundscraper who is no slouch either. This one’s worth going out on the deep end of the work week. It’s an early one starting at 7:30 p.m. as well ($10-$15 sliding scale, but bargaining is on your side as no one will be turned away).
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