TORTOISE

When Chicago post-rockers Tortoise last played Cleveland in June 2010, they left a packed house chanting for more, even after the instrumental quintet performed two encores. That Grog Shop appearance mostly showcased 2009’s Beacons of Ancestorship, but when they play Oberlin College this week, they'll be dusting off songs that span their 20-plus years. The band is also bringing along new tunes they created with some Chicago jazz musicians in mind for an upcoming project. But the music isn’t jazz. “Some is geared toward compositional minimalism,” says bassist Douglas McCombs. Tortoise are also getting ready for their next LP – sort of. “We are tentatively starting to work on new material for an album,” says McCombs. “But we’re not prepared to play that.” It’s too soon to tell when the new record will be ready, he says, but it could be as early as this fall or as late as sometime next year. Either way, this week's show should be a real treat for old-school fans hoping for deep cuts. With Miracle Condition. 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12, $10 in advance. – Adam Burroughs