*I have two things to mention in relation to radio station WPKN (89.5 FM) this week. This first is the First Annual (an oxymoron, I know) WPKN Record Fair. On Sunday, November 12, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, this event will be ongoing at Milford Knights of Columbus Hall, at 625 Bridgeport Avenue in Milford. Admission is $5 at the door; if you want to take advantage of early bird shopping, you can get in at 8 am for $15.

Considering WPKN broadcasts virtually every musical style during its broadcast day, I would imagine you would be able to find offerings in as wide a variety as well — folk, blues, jazz and reggae to bluegrass, country and world music. In addition to the array of music to purchase, there will also be food, WPKN programmers playing music and live musical guests.

For information contact the station directly at 203/331-1309 or visit the web site www.wpkn.org (yes, .org; WPKN is a non-profit, completely listener-supported radio station, which is one of the reasons the record fair is being held this weekend — proceeds will benefit the Bridgeport-based station) and follow the link to the record fair.

*The second WPKN-related thing I wanted to mention this week is a benefit performance that will be at The Acoustic Café in Bridgeport this weekend. LUCINDA will be at the venue, performing her self-described “folk with an edge” songs from her indie debut CD The Sky Is Falling along with new work from her sophomore effort, The Ghost in the Room, released this past June. Lucinda, at right, has been pretty busy lately. Since her appearance in September at the National Academy of Popular Music and The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame ceremonies in New York City, the Newtown native and current Bethel resident has also begun touring the Borders Books*Music*Café chain throughout the Northeast along with regular appearances in regional coffeeshops.

The Acoustic Café show will be Saturday, November 11, and showtime is 9 pm. The café is at 2926 Fairfield Avenue. The club has been selecting one of its concerts each month and sending part of the proceeds from door directly to the radio station. I_don’t know what the cover charge for Saturday night will be, but the club can be contacted at 203/335-FOLK (3655). THE TWO SIBERIANS will also be playing Saturday night.

*Tuxedo Junction will be opening at 9 pm on Thanksgiving Thursday this year. The club won’t have live music on stage that night, but there will be a DJ spinning music for anyone who wants to dance off all that turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. Live music will return the following night with THE ZOO.

*Finally this week, THE BACON BROTHERS — yes, including that Bacon brother, Kevin — will be opening Yale Repertory Theatre’s 2000-01 Special Events Series this season with two concerts in December. The duo of Kevin and Michael Bacon, backed by a four-piece band, will perform work from their latest recording, Getting There. The new album features 13 original songs by the brothers and is the follow-up to their first release, Forosoco. The duo performs a blend of folk, rock, soul and country.

The Bacon Brothers will be performing in New Haven on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9. Showtime is 8 pm both evenings. Tickets are available at $25 for students, $30 for preferred seating and $35 for premium seating. The show will be at the Yale Rep Theatre, at 1120 Chapel Street in the arts and entertainment district of New Haven. For reservations or additional information contact the theatre’s box office, 203/432-1234.

Until next week, I’ll be seeing you... on the road.

Questions and comments should be sent to Shannon Hicks, c/o Bee Publishing Co., 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or shannon@thebee.com. Include a phone number for confirmation, please. If you don’t have a stamp or a piece of paper or a writing utensil that works, give me a call! The phone number at the office is 426-3141. Shows listed on the calendar at club locations are for ages 21 and over unless specified.

 

UPCOMING CONCERTS

NOVEMBER 10 — Kristin Hersch at Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield (Aldrich After Hours series, begins 7 pm); Fastball at The Webster Theatre, Hartford, Pat McGee opening; Darik & The Funbags at Toad’s Place, New Haven, Hype and Laid opening; The Think at Laszlo’s Arts Café, Monroe; Off The Hook at Carl Anthony’s, Monroe (Joe Proc only, solo acoustic show);

November 11 — Macy Gray at Foxwoods Casino, Ledyard, Common and Black-Eyed Peas opening; Ratdog at The Webster Theatre (with Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman; all ages), The Persuasions opening; Damon and Naomi at Tune Inn, New Haven; Cappuccino Jellybeads at Laszlo’s Arts Café, Carlos project and Kusai’s Secret opening; Them Bones at Tuxedo Junction, Danbury; Lucinda at The Acoustic Cafe, Bridgeport, The Two Siberians also performing;

November 12 — Tom Tom Club at Toad’s Place, Rearview opening (all ages); James Cotton Blues Band at Towne Crier Café, Pawling, NY;

November 15 — An Evening with Bruce Hornsby at ctnow.com Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford;

November 16 — Ozric Tentacles at The Webster Theatre (all ages);

November 17 —Sol Dog at Café 127, Shelton; The Disco Biscuits at Toad’s Place (all ages); Robbie Krieger at Foxwoods Casino’s Cinedrome (free show by former Doors guitarist); Outlet and Edipus at Laszlo’s Arts Café; Off The Hook at Mimi’s, Danbury; The Nerds at Tuxedo Junction;

November 18 — Tower of Power and Average White Band at The Webster Theatre (all ages, but under age 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian; call the club [not me!] for details or to complain); Punk Rock Night at Laszlo’s Arts Café (five local bands being featured, call for details); Off The Hook at San Miguel’s, Bethel (Joe Proc only, solo acoustic show); Screaming Broccoli at Tuxedo Junction.

November 19 — Tower of Power at Toad’s Place, Cubistic Jack opening; Derek Trucks Band at Towne Crier Café; An Evening with King Crimson at The Webster Theatre (all ages); Sister 7, Wine Field, Poetic Pan and Deep at Webster Theatre/.Webster Underground (21+);

November 20 — Three Doors Down at ECSU’s Sports Center, Willimantic, Dust For Life opening;

November 22 — Deftones at CT Expo Center, Hartford, Incubus and Taproot opening; The Cash Money Millionaires Tour at Hartford Civic Center featuring Juvenile, Lil’ Wayne, Hot Boyz, BG and The Big Tymers, Lil’ Kim, Nelly, Joe, Trick Daddy and Trina; Invaderz From Marz at Tuxedo Junction;

November 24 — NRBQ at Toad’s Place, Paradise Vendors and Lambbone opening; Max Creek at The Webster Theatre (all ages); Off The Hook at Carl Anthony’s (Joe Proc only, solo acoustic show); The Zoo at Tuxedo Junction;

November 25 — Electric Mayhem at Laszlo’s Arts Café; Darik & The Funbags.