There's a great twofer, or maybe it's a threefer, tonight over at The Rockwood Music Hall.  Up at 10pm for a two hour set will be James
Maddock.  James is playing with a full band in support of his new
album, Sunrise on Avenue C,   which has been getting some airplay over
at WFUV, WXPN and Sirius XM.  And Leslie Mendelson (who released her
own album, Swan Feathers, earlier this year) will be singing along with
James.  If the past is any indication, Leslie will likely sing a song
or two on her own.  It's a great evening of upbeat, sometimes even
anthemic, rock and adult pop.

James Maddock, The Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street (F Train to
Second Avenue, take the First Avenue exit), 10pm-Midnight

Stick around after James and catch Emily Zuzik with her band.  Emily
sees this as the first show of Halloween and is promising "costumes,
candy and chaos."  You'll get to hear a great mix of Emily's original
blues, pop,
and rock with some of the most insightful lyrics around.  Ms. Z has
been on a bit of a musical sabbatical lately, so come welcome her back.

Emily Zuzik, The Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen Street (F Train to
Second Avenue, take the First Avenue exit), Midnight

 –Eliot Wagner