THE GOODS

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

By Aaron Davis

Big band Afro-beat on Town Square
Soul. Afro-beat. All a part of North Hollywood’s nine-piece ensemble, Orgone. Borrowing its name from what is scientifically referred to as “a universal life force,” or “the creative force in nature,” the band features a powerful three-piece horn section and a fiery soul singer. Orgone has released five albums since 2002, and will pass through on a national tour that takes them coast to coast. What’s Good Here? Productions presents Orgone at 10 p.m., Wednesday at Town Square Tavern. $10.

The Austin-Jackson connection strengthens  
Underlining gritty vocals with fine guitar work, trumpet, lap steel and piano, as well as that ability to whistle on key, Austin-based Carolyn Wonderland is known for putting on shows that are off-the-meter energetic. Richly engrained in the Texas blues-rock tradition, Wonderland tours with keyboardist and key-bassist Cole El-Saleh and Michael “Lefty” Lefkowitz on drums. Musically, she’s in good company with Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi fans. Basically, she rips.

Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main presents Carolyn Wonderland 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday at Victor City Park. Free and all-ages. Soulful blues-folk singer-songwriter and Jackson native, Margo Valiante, will open with her band.  TetonValleyFoundation.org.

From the beach to the mountain
Winners of the April 2009 “Jam Off” competition in Relix Magazine, Dangermuffin comes to us from Folly Beach, South Carolina. The double guitar and drums trio meshes folk rock, blues and reggae into what they like to call “sand-blasted roots rock with a sweet jam spread.” Its new release, Moonscapes, features tight harmony singing over a variety of groove-based folk riffs that draw you closer to the lyrics. Catch Dangermuffin at 9:30 p.m., Friday at the Mangy Moose Saloon in Teton Village. $7. MangyMoose.net.

Courtesy photo
Carolyn Wonderland grooves at Victor City Park, Thursday.

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