November 29th, 2007critics' picks pop music
Sondre Lerche (above)
At the Paradise, tonight. The Norwegian singer-songwriter spins through town again, this time on a solo acoustic tour, in support of his excellent new album, “Phantom Punch.” Former Semisonic frontman Dan Wilson opens the show. Doors are 7; tickets are $16.50 at ticketmaster.com or 617-931-2000.
Coheed and Cambria
At the Palladium, Tuesday. The rising emo-prog outfit is touring behind “Good Apollo I’m Burning Star IV, Vol. 2: No World For Tomorrow,” the concluding installment of its two-part opus concerning homocide, family, and the apocalypse. Clutch and the Fall of Troy open the show. Doors are at 6; the all-ages show starts at 7. Tickets are $28 at tickets.com or 800-477-6849.
The Dan Band
At the Roxy, Thursday. Dan Finnerty has forged an unlikely career out of covering songs made famous by ’80s radio divas like Laura Branigan and Toni Basil. Expect a few racy holiday anthems, as well. Doors are at 7; show starts at 8. Tickets are $20 at ticketmaster.com or 617-931-2000.
- Joan Anderman
