Mike Bell & the Movies are currently on tour with Amherst’s Pachangacha in support of their latest LP Nothing Works. As a songwriter, Bell wears his heart on his sleeve; however, his tunes don’t come off like just another sadsack singer-songwriter but rather a self-deprecating protagonist who can find humor in his flawed life. Backed by his band The Movies, who consists of ex-members from Algernon Cadwallader, Dangerous Ponies and Bandname, the power-pop quartet simply want you to sing-along and have a good time at their expense. They’ll also be joined this evening at the Boot & Saddle by Philly indie rockers Kite Party and lo-fi, bedroom indie popsters Manors. The Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $7, 21+ – H.M. Kauffman
