ARTS Pick: Mock Stars Ball

A frighteningly talented lineup of local groups recreate the songs and styles of five legendary bands at the Mock Stars Ball. This version of the annual Halloween tradition finds Erin & the Wildfire performing as No Doubt, The Secret Storm rocking out as Guns N’ Roses and Lord Nelson slaying the audience with tunes from The Band, as well as collaborators covering ELO and Hall & Oates.

Saturday 10/31. $10, 9:30pm. The Southern Café and Music Hall, 103 S. First St. 977-5590.

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