Let Johnny Showcase warm you up tonight upstairs at World Café Live. The twisted funk-soul ensemble brings the heat with their down-to-get-down vibe. Whether it’s a thick bass/keys-driving jam that demands hip shaking with slick slices of guitar and soulful vocals or a sultry serenade that ushers in a close and personal situation, the effects are apparent. The group rides the multi-faceted groove for all its worth, turning any room into an inviting familiar environment by melting down the barriers as they musically crank up the thermostat. Tonight also features Los Angeles-based dark operatic outfit Timur and the Dime Museum. World Café Live (Upstairs), 3025 Chestnut St., 8pm, $15, All Ages – Michael Colavita
