Tonight, North Star Bar welcomes Moistboyz, an offshoot project of former Ween guitarist Mickey Melchiondo, a.k.a. Dean Ween and in the context of Moistboyz, Mickey Moist. Pairing the madcap dark humor lyrics of Guy Heller, a.k.a. Dickie Moist, with the raunchy indulgent riff-tastic work of Melchiondo, Moistboyz, who are currently filled out by guitarist Stephen Haas (Mondo Generator, Queens of the Stone Age), bassist Nick Olivieri and drummer Michael Wright, last month’s release of Moistboyz V finds the group unleashing tracks that capitalize on a mixture of intentionally sleazy classic rock/metal guitar-driven songs that take the outrageous yet memorable lyrical output, which is strengthened by Heller’s unique vocal styling. It may seem a bit strange at first, but sooner than later familiarity will normalize the zany stream of consciousness lyrics as they run on loop through your head. Embrace the sick and twisted rock. They will be joined by the heavy artillery metal of Ammunition and the night will be kicked off by the assertive attitude of retrofitted raucous rockers Ape! North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 9pm, $15, 21+ – Michael Colavita
