ARTS Pick: Allison Miller

Frenetic drummer and composer Allison Miller began playing the drums at age 10, before studying music performance and going on to collaborate and record with the likes of Norah Jones, Michael Feinstein and Mimi Fox. The New York-based percussionist is on a nationwide tour with her band, Boom Tic Boom, and spotlighting releases from the group’s latest album, Otis Was a Polar Bear.

Tuesday 5/3. $10-20, 7pm. Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church, 717 Rugby Rd. 293-9179.

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