Thursday Sept. 25
Bow Down
D’Mon Rolison, aka Mack 10, got his start as one of the founding members of Southern California gangsta rap powerhouse trio Westside Connection. After that project dissolved, the rough and tough artist continued to collaborate with former Connection member Ice Cube, churning out hard-hitting hits such as “Backyard Boogie” and “Pimp or Die.” Mack 10’s most recent album Ghetto, Gutter and Gangster proves that he’s still pretty bangin’. Come see the legend in his own right at Brick’s, 579 W. 200 South.

Friday, September 26
Each One Released An Album This Year
Erase Errata is a post-punk band with a fondness for improv. The all-girl San Francisco quartet has played with such contemporary noise artists as Le Tigre and Melt Banana. Now the band is playing with the members of The Rodeo Boys (fresh off a whirlwind tour through Nevada and Arizona), who are not really post-punk at all—and that’s OK. Come enjoy a night of contrasts, capped by frenetic, urgent music. It all goes down at Kilby Court, 331 W. 700 South.

Midnight Movie: Jackie Brown
In honor of Quentin Tarantino finally coming out with a new film, the upcoming “Kill Bill,” The Tower Theatre (876 E. 900 South) presents “Jackie Brown.” That film came out in 1997, when we thought that was a long time since 1994’s “Pulp Fiction.” Based on an Elmore Leonard crime novel, the film combines the writer/director’s and the author’s gifts for dialogue. It also features Tarantino’s trademark fractured timeline and killer performances from blaxploitation star Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Part of the Midnight Movie Series, every Friday and Saturday at 11:59 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27
Warpedapallooza
Local alternative station X96 has organized an event large enough to showcase both solid acts and putrid imitators. A.F.I., The Used, Three Days Grace, Less Than Jake, Eve 6 and Alien Ant Farm, among other national bands, will play alongside a number of local groups. It’s up to you to distinguish between those worth seeing and those whose show will devolve after the band plays (out) its hit single. Start the guessing game at the Big Ass Show. The concert takes place at the Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 West.

Musical Manifestos
It seems like it’s been a while since Alchemy has performed. Maybe its members are too busy aiding in the success of other local bands featured on Red Triangle Records. Regardless of the reason, the group is back and bursting with material that might be new to you. Come to Todd’s (1051 S. 300 West).

Whatever Happened To…?
In 1993, “Hey Jealousy,” was on the tips of radio fiends’ tongues. The Gin Blossoms subsequently released a few more hit singles before fading into relative obscurity. Now the melodic alternative rockers are doing their part to aid in the Gallivan Center’s 10th Anniversary Celebration. The event also promises several additional booths, bands, exhibits and displays in case the headlining act fails to grab your attention. Come pay tribute to a spot that offers a little slice of diversity and culture in the heart of downtown. It all goes down at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main Street.

Sunday, Sept. 28
Film Front: “Mandabi”
Senegalese director Ousmane Sembene, one of the most prolific African filmmakers, made this comedy in 1968. It’s about a Senegalese family man whose traditional life changes when he receives a lot of money from a Parisian relative. If you’ve never been to a Film Front showing of a Sembene film before, you can’t act like a snob in front of your world-cinema friends. If you have, why not go to another one? The University of Utah’s Film Front takes place every Sunday, showing 35mm prints at 7 p.m. at the auditorium in Orson Spencer Hall.

Monday, Sept. 29
Go Go Po-Go
All lovers of post-punk and ’80s revivalism, rejoice! Hot Hot Heat, a synth-based British Columbia quartet and Ima Robot, a hodgepodge of adept musicians bent on being vague and eccentric, are coming to town. Their frantic rock will have you jerking in the club like Reagan’s still the chief. French Kicks is a band that has been (surprise) grouped with The Strokes—based on little more than the fact that its New York City members wear thrift store clothes and love the Ramones. Flash back to the better part of a decade at Brick’s (579 W. 200 South).

Tuesday, Sept. 30
Hurts So Good
It’s time to share. Share and cry. Share and cry and sing along with Chris Carraba as he bares his heart over and over and over again. He’ll moan beautifully about the girl that got away—how he’s fragile, so be careful, for he just might break. There’s no denying that Carraba is a talented musician, but his decision to channel that skill into emo has effectively alienated him from those who tire quickly of whining. Of course, try telling that to the legions of devoted fans with whom Carraba connects. Tonight he performs with his group Dashboard Confessional at SaltAir Pavilion. Pop-punks MxPx, Vendetta Red and Brand New will also appear.

Bring Me A Better Song
Steve Winwood is a great musician. Unfortunately, like his contemporary Phil Collins, he made a few tragic mistakes—mainly producing songs suitable for elevator rides and trips down grocery store aisles. “Higher Love” is the song most people now associate with Winwood, but he has played in such respectable bands as The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic. He also jammed with Eric Clapton (who also slipped into a contemporary hits coma). Winwood has the chops—can he find a way to seriously execute them? Find out when he comes to Kingsbury Hall. Call 355-ARTS for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 1
She’s The One That You Want
When ABC canceled “All-American Girl,” no one was too disappointed, for the sitcom failed to accurately display Margaret Cho’s cunning wit. Then it was learned that the comedian had been required to lose weight and “act white” over the course of the show’s run. Fortunately, Cho reaped from that experience (and countless other formative nightmares) a wealth of material for her live act. With two DVDs and a book under her belt, Cho is now ready to truly change the world. Her current tour, “Revolution Cho,” hits Salt Lake City tonight. Don’t miss what is sure to be one of the most intelligent, outrageous performances of the year. The event takes place at Kingsbury Hall. Read the Beat section for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 2
Happy Birthday, Brittany

Friday, Oct. 3
Sons (and a Cousin) of a Preacher Man
As the popularity of “garage rock” slowly wanes, bands across the country are finding it easier to strike a new chord. Of course, as with every other popular music trend, the latest sounds will eventually be reappropriated into the mainstream—and the cycle will repeat once more. Steve Rabolvsky is keen to this process. That’s why the record producer knew it was wise to sign Kings of Leon. The four young men from Tennessee look like fellow labelmates The Strokes, only a bit dirtier. Their sound is dirtier too. Kings of Leon play solid rock with a Southern flavor. Jingle-jangle guitars and Tom Petty-meets-Elvis Costello vocals combine for a fairly distinguished sound. Come see them before a group is slung with the title “an Alaskan Kings of Leon.” Check it out when the band plays with Jet at the Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple.

Lots of Leather
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club has mastered the art of the drone. Its members channel their dark energy into hypnotic fuzz-toned guitars and hollowed-out vocals. The band’s debut album yielded such hits as “Red Eyes and Tears,” and “Whatever Happened to My Rock and Roll.” The 2003 sophomore follow-up Take Them On, On Your Own is basically just more of the same—and for die-hard fans, that’s just fine. Come discover whether or not this inherently hipster-cool music appeals to you at DV8, 115 S. West Temple.

Saturday October 4
Happy Birthday, Buster!
Buster Keaton, the greatest comedy director of all time, was born over 100 years ago today. Celebrate by watching masterpieces like “Sherlock, Jr.,” “The General,” “Our Hospitality” and “Steamboat Bill, Jr.”

Live From Louisville
Dave Matthews dug My Morning Jacket enough to sign the group to his label, ATO Records. The Kentucky quintet trusted the increasingly slick artist enough to leave behind Darla Records, the independent label that helped them to the surface. Fortunately, the move didn’t strip MMJ of its original sound. Hopefully Glen Ballard will keep his glossy hands off of them. See it at the Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple.

Almond Joy’s Got Nuts—Mounds Don’t
Tolchock Trio and Form of Rocket do not seem a likely pair. Their similarities pretty much end after the fact that they are both local. One rages with their machines, screaming over technically intricate instrumentation, while the other sticks to more traditional rock and roll. Assuming that you dig at least one of these bands enough to drive to Layton, it might prove worthwhile to watch the entire show. Support homegrown heroes at Rock n’ Java—in Layton. That’s right. Layton.

Sunday, Oct. 5

Although Team Boo sounds like the latest hit from SWV, it is actually the title of Mates of States’ latest album. The experimental indie rockers from Lawrence, Kan., play with enough enthusiasm for even the most die-hard, strictly R&B fan to declare, “Hey, these guys actually know how to groove.” The Mates have been to Salt Lake City several times, most notably last New Year’s Eve, which ended with its members participating in an impromptu jam session at the home of local Redd Tape guitarist Scott Fetzer. Apparently, the music doesn’t stop when the concert is over. However, the show is really where it’s at. Come see how many instruments they can fit on stage tonight at Kilby Court, 331 W. 700 South.

Monday, Oct. 6
Five Minutes In The Closet
Juliana Hatfield started out with the Blake Babies, leaving her sugary-sweet vocal imprint on each one of the band’s alternative nation-born sounds. Then the group dissolved and Hatfield embarked on a solo career. Her contribution to the “Reality Bites” soundtrack made spin-the-bottle cool again, for everything Hatfield touches becomes paradoxically innocent and racy, nostalgic and present. See her perform with Heidi Gluck, Freda Love and “Some Girls” at the Zephyr, 301 S. West Temple.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
Chicago!
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is gracing Salt Lake City with its big town presence. The prestigious company is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary by touring with vigor, and tonight HSDC’s 21 dancers will dance on Kingsbury Hall’s stage, performing a number of styles ranging from ballet to American musical theater. Tickets are $14, $22, and $26. Call 355-ARTS for more information.