Step back in time to the back of VW Bus on the lawn at Woodstock, and join Needle Points on a rock and roll road trip. A mix of psychedelic rock and tribal jam band, the group is relatively new to the local scene, but there are talented and passionate veteran noisemakers behind the grooves. They don’t stick to the basics, weaving a hard-hit tambourine and heavy drums in with scuzzy, lo-fi guitar riffs. An eclectic blend of various genres, the band prefers shaking it to the beat of their own drummers (Jooti Kaplan and Dani Kinoshita who, by the way, really do rock). They’ll open for Brooklyn natives Nude Beach, whose moniker describes much of their sound: wailing and beachy pop-rock that’s not afraid to show some skin. Each band’s unique sound promises to draw a crowd, but, like a time machine, it’ll transport listeners anywhere they want to go. Ortlieb’s, 847 N. Third St, 9:30pm, $8, 21+ (Photo by Jason Riedmiller) – Shaylin O’Connell
NEEDLE POINTS from Matt Gaye