8/19/13: Today’s Tips: Monday

MUSIC: Ramblin Jug Stompers @ McGeary’s Pub, Albany. It’s front-porch pickin’ on the patio as Bowtie, Mister Eck, Cousin Clyde and Wild Bill raise a roots-rockin’ ruckus. Come on down, and sit in, if ya like… 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals @ Tanglewood, Lenox. A fine night of smart rockin’. With Josh Ritter. 7pm. $23.50-$52.50.

MUSIC: Voodoo Orchestra North @ Club Helsinki, Hudson. Led by with master drummer and rhythmic explorer Bobby Previte, an all-star ensemble of musicians explores the music of Miles Davis’ eternal electric jazz-funk masterpiece, Bitches Brew. 8pm.

MUSIC: Low ‘N Lonesome @ Dana Park, Albany. Finger-pickin’ blues and ragtime. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Pleasure Industry @ Valentine’s Music Hall, Albany.

MUSIC: Ampersand @ Veterans Memorial Field, Athol. Beth Lawton and Dick Hogle lead the family-friendly, upbeat musical group with tight vocal harmonies, backed by the driving, chunky sound of traditional instruments. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Sound Economy @ Elks Lodge Lawn, Albany. Rock and blues originals and covers by the Albany-based four-piece band that features rock with an occasional lean towards punk or pop. 7pm. FREE.

MUSIC: Jeffrey Folmer @ the Lion’s Den, Stockbridge. Old & new classic folk. 9pm.