Tonight should be another enjoyable evening at The Ox. But I’m guessing it will feel a little more intimate than last night’s sold out Sun Airway show. The charismatic country boys, The Great Unknown, will be taking the stage performing their smooth, effortless folk rock ditties for us to enjoy. 2010 saw the release of a dynamic EP in The New Skin with the help of Milkboy Studios as well as exciting shows that included a featured spot with the ASCAP Songwriter Residency and an exciting show at the TLA to close out the year. The band will be returning to the TLA’s stage on March 3rd when they open for Carolina Chocolate Drops (and if you sign up for their mailing list you can find out how to get discounted tickets). But before all that the good ol’ boys are ready to warm up with a good old-fashion hoedown tonight at The Ox. They’ll be joined by whimsical power pop quartet When I Was 12, whose harmonious music is flat out sweet and endearing. Song like “S is For Subway”and “Make Believe Hearts”will have you tapping and singing along in no time. Rounding out the lineup will be Fishtown’s imaginative indie pop collective Conversations With Enemies. There debut concept album about zombie love and devil doings, Nowhere, OK, was a bright spot in local releases last year. The Ox, (you should know already or just ask a friend), 8pm, $5, All Ages – Bill McThrill