Rock to the Future Benefit at WCL Feb. 5

Superbowl Sunday will be in full effect tonight, and the majority of places out there will be giving into the big game fever. But World Café Live is open for a night of music (while projecting the game between band sets) and a good cause as it plays host to Rock to the Future’s next benefit. The organization will be raffling off a bunch of great prizes during the event (a $100 gift certificate to Cantina Dos Segundos, Dr. Dre Beat Headphones, concert tickets, and more!), and their all-star band Amaranthine will be playing. But there will also be a diverse lineup of supportive local acts. Fast Car infuses synth, piano, violin, drums, guitar, and bass to create melodic soundscapes. And in just a short amount of time, the 3-piece has released their debut album while performing with the likes of Anthony Green and Yip Deceiver (featuring members of Of Montreal). They’ll be joined by The Danger O’s whose genre bending music flows from 60’s pop psychedelia into 70’s shoegaze punk and more. Add in the explosive indie pop of Polar Ice Cap and the debut performance of world beat blues jazz ensemble Jampa, and you have a good reason to escape the gridiron. (Let’s face it – both teams losing isn’t really an option. So why torture yourself?) World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7pm. $7 (+ processing fee), All Ages – Bill McThrill