Kristen Sylvester crafts lyrical narratives leading the folky six-piece Spirit and Dust. While Sylvester’s vocals mark progress on a rural trail, the music, which characterizes the landscape, populated with deeply rooted mainstays like acoustic and electrified finger-picking guitars. It also surprises with the addition of trumpet adding brightness and putting a twist on the traditional sound. Not that there’s anything wrong with tradition when its done right; as is the case with the Americana-folk duo Honey Watts. While the eerie twang of steel and electric guitars conjures images of dusty dirt roads, Liz Fullerton’s thoughtful lyrics are transformed by a unique vocal tone; rich in her ability to sound sweet yet emotionally torn. Fullerton and Carl Cheeseman collaborate to present a refreshingly compelling vintage sound. Both local acts will be hosting Brooklyn’s Plume Giant, who will be celebrating its full-length release of Callithump. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Michael Colavita
