10/17/11: Today’s Tips: Monday

MUSIC/DEMONSTRATION: “21st Century Violin” @ The Egg, Albany. Composer-violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (aka DBR) and DJ Lord Jamar demonstrate the power of the violin in contemporary music. 10:15am. FREE.

MUSIC: Dick Dale @ the Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton. Yeah, he’s 74 years old, but he’s still the undisputed King of the Surf Guitar. Kowabunga! With SPF-4. 7pm. $35.

MUSIC: Ramblin Jug Stompers @ McGeary’s Pub, Albany. “And the doctor said, ‘Give ’em jug band music, it seems to make ’em feel just fine’…” 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Andrew Bird @ the Bardavon Theatre, Poughkeepsie. Did you miss him at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall last Thursday? With Dosh. 8pm. $35, $42.

MUSIC: Shannon McNally @ the Bearsville Theater, Woodstock. It’s session 14 of the Monday Night Live at Bearsville Theater series. 8pm. FREE.

MUSIC: The Compact @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. Erin Hobson and Steven W. Ross. With the Vocal Soul. 8pm. FREE.