Since releasing a former Deli CD of the Month in Delight, Kristen Sylvester and the rest of Spirit and Dust have found themselves on a musical caravan that has transcended throughout many of the 50 states. The poetic and lamentful songstress has also been taking the time to expand her musical horizons by experimenting with a new found six-piece version of the band as well as collaborating with Raph Cutrufello a.k.a. Hezekiah Jones. Hopefully there will be some surprises alongside steadfast favorites like Hands and Limbs and The Center. Spirit and Dust will be opening for soulful Americana outfit North Lawrence Midnight Singers, whose sophomore LP Last Great Saturday Night proved to be a sleeper hit of last year, and somber songbird Julia Rainer. She’ll also be working with a new backing band in The Shiners. Rounding out the lineup will be garage rockers Satellite Hearts. North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St., 8pm, $8, 21+ – Bill McThrill