If you are at all interested in learning some more about jazz, I can't recommend NPR's Jazz Profiles enough. You won't learn a great deal about jazz theory, but there's an overwhelming amount of information about dozens of great musicians.

I saw Deerhoof on Friday at The Metro. They were out of control good. I can't think of a better rock show. The band was having a great time and that great time spread through the crowd. I love their records, but their live shows take it to another level. Their complex arrangements and wild changes remain, but suddenly you realize just how funky they are. Greg Saunier is a madman on drums, but he demonstrates how light a touch he can have, though even when he's barely touching a symbol and only playing once every couple of beats he looks like he's on the verge of spiraling out of control. The band as a whole has taken the Talking Heads Stop Making Sense era choreography, stripped it of any kind of precision and decided to have a great deal of fun. If these folks come anywhere within hundred miles of you, you need to find a way to see them.

This is from the current tour.


This one is from last year and they are missing a guitarist, but it's from The Metro and that place rules.