See which bands are playing in Columbia this week
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Formed in 1993, this acclaimed rock band evokes the frenzied nature of earlier indie rock and post punk. Their latest album, “Hot Thoughts,” offers a different approach to their sound while maintaining the same energy. With singer-songwriter Mondo Cozmo. 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St. $30. www.musicfarm.com
OTHER CONCERTS AROUND TOWN
New Found Glory: Known for their hits from the early 2000’s (i.e. “My Friends Over You”, “All Downhill From Here”), this group is celebrating 20 years as a pop punk band and will perform their popular albums “Catalyst” and “Not Without a Fight” in their entirety. With Roam. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St. $20-24. www.musicfarm.com
Beach Slang: Modern punk band, fit with raspy vocals and nostalgic, anthemic riffs. With Pet Symmetry (emotive rock) and Positive No (indie punk). 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $15 in advance; $18, day of. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Jump, Little Children: Known for their song “Cathedrals,” this band formed in 1991 in North Carolina. They play an ethereal indie rock. With Stop Light Observations and She Returns from War. 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St. $27.50. www.musicfarm.com
S.A.G.E. Launch: New local arts collective S.A.G.E. (Southern Arts Group Exchange) are introducing their efforts with a launch party centered around creatives of color. Featuring music by Nepotism, Niecy Blues, Sunrhe, Visibly Inflight, Chief Mellow, and DJ Marquise Noir. 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at City Art, 1224 Lincoln St. www.sagecollective.org
Permanent Makeup: Avant-garde post-punk with frantic, angular riffs. With local bands Fratmouth and Melon In. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Drip Coffee, 729 Saluda Ave. Free admission, but donations accepted. www.dripcolumbia.com
Junior Astronomers: Energetic indie punk from North Carolina. With Dead Swells and Daddy’s Beemer. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under 21. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Queensway: Hardcore and metalcore from Baltimore. With Backwards Youth, TraumaxQueen, and Beshiba. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $8. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Matisyahu: Though he achieved early success as “the Hasidic reggae superstar,” Matisyahu’s music and spiritual identity continued to evolve. He says his most recent album, “Akeda,” “is the kind of album an artist makes when there is no other creative choice but to turn oneself inside-out.” With Common Kings. 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St. $27.50 in advance; $30, day of. www.musicfarm.com
This story was originally published October 17, 2017 at 4:03 PM with the headline "See which bands are playing in Columbia this week."