David Byrne & St. Vincent Saturday, Hobby Center
Out of the blue as it was, this cross-generational pairing of art-pop oddballs makes such perfect sense it's a wonder nobody thought of it sooner. Besides, whatever you could possibly imagine the former Talking Heads singer and Dallas-bred indie guitar queen cooking up in the studio, it probably doesn't sound anything like their collaboration Love This Giant (4AD). Part stately brass chorale, part spicy mambo party, part exotic '60s spy-movie soundtrack, Giant is one of the most beguiling and refreshing albums of the year, and an almost certain lock for many 2012 Top 10s. CHRIS GRAY
Optimo Radio Third Birthday Saturday, Jet Lounge
Optimo Radio, the Houston-heavy, Houston-based Internet-radio site - and reigning Houston Press Music Award champ for Best Radio Station - is throwing a third birthday party for both itself Saturday night at Jet Lounge. Highlights include a 25th anniversary S.P.C. showcase and performances by the League of Extraordinary G'z, T2 the Ghetto Hippie, Undergravity, Renegade & Young Smitty and lots more, including a "Not Feelin' It" video shoot. Music starts at 10 p.m. and remember, if it ain't local, it ain't live. $10. CHRIS GRAY
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