5 Live Music Musts - November 11, 2016

Vets Rock at Mohegan Sun

Vets Rock is a weekend long event at Mohegan Sun that celebrates America’s Veterans. Tonights show in the Arena features Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack & Madison Rising with Master of Ceremonies, Tony Orlando. Tickets are still available to this show which benefits “Till Duty is Done,” an important veterans charity. Music starts at 7PM. Details here.

(Pictured: Dropkick Murphys)

Good Charlotte at Lupo's

Tonight, Good Charlotte’s “The Story So Far” tour arrives at Lupo’s. It’s been 20 years since the alt-rock band from Maryland debuted. After a brief hiatus, the band reunited in 2015 and recently released a new album Youth Authority.  Music begins early, with openers Four Years Strong and Big Jesus. Tickets available here starting at $33.

AWB and TOP at Twin River

Twin River hosts a double feature Saturday night as two big names from the 1970s take over the Event Center. The Average White Band had popular hits like “Pick up the Pieces” and “Cut the Cake.” And the Tower of Power horns are one of the most respected bands around. Get the party started at 7PM – tickets $35 here. (Pictured: Tower of Power)

Colin Hay at Odeum

“Who can it Be Now?” Well, Colin Hay, that’s who. Hay is of course best known as leader of Men at Work, the 80’s favorites from a land “Down Under.” He’ll be singing songs and telling stories at the Greenwich Odeum Sunday night at 8PM. Late word is that this show is officially sold out. Details here.   

Thee Oh Sees at Aurora

Thee Oh Sees are an underground garage rock band that came together in the late 90’s in San Francisco. Their sound, which incorporates elements of punk, psychedelic rock and more, is hard to describe; let’s just say they freakin’ rock! Check them out in Providence next Tuesday November 15th at Aurora. It’ll be a full bill with openers Gymshorts, Holy Wave and Strait Arrows. Tickets available here for $14. Music starts around 9PM.