Keepin’ Up With The Joneses

Gotta hook up the family, right?

Well, Brooklyn’s favorite former corrections officer, the one and only Sharon Jones, backed by her Dap-Kings—who recently lent some of their mojo to Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab”—will be at the legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem on Saturday, Oct 6th. She and the band are touring behind the recently released 100 Days 100 Nights album.

Speaking of Brooklyn, it’s too bad we’re boycotting supporters of developer Forest City Ratner’s Atlantic Yards/Brooklyn Nets Arena project, since the list includes the Brooklyn Academy of Music. That’s where our buddy, former Captain Beefhart guitarist, Gary Lucas will be performing tonight with his noted avant rock ensemble Gods and Monsters. But we are quite fond of Mr. Lucas and his music, so if you go, we won’t hold it against you.
Gods and Monsters’ lineup currently features former Modern Lovers bassist Ernie Brooks and Television drummer Billy Ficca. G&M alumni include the late Jeff Buckley and Matthew Sweet. Which brings us to…