ARTS Pick: Jason Burke Band and Bobblehead

With so many bands filling local venues, how does one stand out? If you’re Bobblehead, the answer is to be as unique as possible. Boasting influences that range from Devo to The Beatles to Kate Bush, the band is full of surprises, finding creative ways to entertain its audience—even if that means wearing an umbrella hat during performances. The group shares the stage with the Jason Burke Band.

Saturday 8/18. $7-10, 8:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.

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