Pigeons Playing Ping Pong/Yosemight/Turbine

Ow! Now that is some relentless funk! Based out of Baltimore, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have steadily garnered an exciting renown as they tour the region. The band’s Funk EP is streaming at pigeonsplayingpingpong.com, so g’head and check it out. Much of their material alternates between blissed-out groovin’ and, y’know, in-your-face arpeggiating and wanton funk throw downs. The music is kind to all, so come to the show expecting to be welcomed into the band’s tight-knit community. “Overtired,” as an example of the band’s repertoire, takes the mellower path, providing a worthy respite for those getting down on the floor. Also: Five extra points for having a really cool band name? Yes! Yosemite and Turbine will open. (Eric Sandy)