November 5, 2012 | 9:03 AM | By

Tonight’s Concert Picks: Roky Erickson at Union Transfer, Maserati at Kung Fu Necktie, Rusted Root at The Abbey Bar

FILED UNDER: Concert Previews, Events, Kung Fu Necktie, Maserati, Roky Erickson, Rusted Root, The Abbey Bar, Union Transfer


Psychedelic rock trailblazer Roky Erickson will be performing tonight at Union Transfer. Erickson recently collaborated with Okkervil River 2010′s True Love Cast Out All Evil, which was Erickson’s first release of fresh material since 1995′s All That May Do My Rhyme. The 21+ show begins at 8 p.m., for more information go here. Watch Erickson’s 2010 performance of “You’re Gonna Miss Me” at Johnny Brenda’s below.

Four-piece progressive rock band Maserati are playing tonight at Kung Fu Necktie in support of their latest album, Maserati VII. This album is the first for the Athens, GA band recorded with new drummer Mike Albanese since the death of former drummer Jerry Fuchs in 2009. The 21+ begins at 8 p.m., more information is available here. Below, listen to the opening track from Maserati VII, “San Angeles.”

Calling all Rootheads! World / acoustic rockers Rusted Root will be playing at The Abbey Bar in Harrisburg tonight. The Pittsburgh natives are working on their seventh studio album, featuring new tracks “Monkey Pants” and “Fortunate Freaks.” The 21+ show begins at 7 p.m., more information is available here. Let the smile that spread across your face while you watch the video for “Send Me On My Way” from 1994′s When I Woke (below).