WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20
ACTION ACTION, JONZETTA, WE ARE THE FURY
A band so action-y, they named it twice.
Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B’way & Church St.), 212-219-3132; 7, $10/$12.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
GOGOL BORDELLO
The NYC Gypsy-punk band—not to be confused with the ill-fated 1980s Duran Duran jazz-fusion outfit, Dostoevsky Brothel.
Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl. (at 15th St.), 212-777-6800; 8, SOLD OUT.
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, TEDDY THOMPSON, RHETT MILLER, NEAL CASAL
Benefit concert for SaveDarfur.org. And you can get a little bit addicted to some catchy tunes.
Living Room, 154 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-533-7235; 7, $15.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
THE MOONEY SUZUKI, THE PIERCES
The Mooney Suzuki was a fitting choice to provide the music for Japanese automaker Suzuki’s latest ad campaign. When deceased American Cardinal Edward Mooney goes looking for new theme music, I think we all know whom he’ll be calling.
Maxwell’s, 1039 Washington St. (at 11th St.), Hoboken, 201-653-1703; 9:30, $10.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23
HANUKKAH PARTY: SOULFARM, BLUE FRINGE
According to the B.B. King website, Soulfarm “are forging an exciting new sound by combining the musical roots of their heritage with a shared passion for melodic song writing and modern, progressive arrangements.” Throw in a plateful of latkes, and you’ve got yourself a party, friends.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 7, $22/$25.
BOB DOROUGH “SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK,” BLUE XMAS & ALL THAT JAZZ
Bob Dorough has jammed with Miles Davis & provided the voice to the best-known songs from ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock,” which pretty much makes him a few body-shots short of being the coolest dude of all time.
Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. Astor Pl. & E. 4th St.), 212-967-7555; 7, $20.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
JDUB RECORDS PRESENTS JEWLTIDE 4 (DAY 2): SO CALLED, GOLEM & DJ ANAAN, DREYDLS, GELT & KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS!
A roomful of Jews on Christmas Eve: Can world domination plots really be that far behind?
Southpaw, 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. John’s Pls.), B’klyn, 718-230-0236; 8, $18/$25.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26
THE SCHOOL OF ROCK ALL-STARS
Not feeling old enough? Why not go see a bunch of elementary school students playing some classic rock jams?
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, 237 W. 42nd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-997-4144; 7, $15.

