SUNDAY, NOV. 9
Jeezy
This veteran rapper somehow manages to stay "street" while delivering albums that have the potential for mass appeal. His latest effort, Seen It All, is no exception. "No Tears" is a catchy tune that features soulful vocals and a snappy snare drum beat — of course, Jeezy freely uses the n-word, ensuring the uncensored version won't be heard on commercial radio anytime soon. With his deliberate delivery, Jeezy is one of rap's top talents; on Seen It All, he holds his own while rapping alongside heavyweights like Jay-Z, Game and Rick Ross. Expect a big crowd to show up for tonight's club gig. (Niesel), 8 p.m., $35 ADV, $38 DOS. House of Blues.
Particle
As the 2000s rolled onward, we all watched electronic music fuse with jam band approaches to live improvisation. It was a huge deal, and several bands really made a gigantic splash on the scene. Particle was one of them. Combining elements of electronica, funk and rock with a heavy angle toward sonic exploration, the band picked up fans on tour and dropped the subgenre-defining album Launchpad in 2004. Frontman and keyboardist Steve Molitz said in a recent interview: “Particle has always been fueled by the energy of our fans, and we’re so excited to get back out on the road full-time, and to share all of this new music with the Particle People.” As a more illustrative bit of context, the band has often termed their sound “space porn,” based on at least one fan’s astute observations. They play the Beachland Ballroom tonight. Showtime is 9 p.m., and tickets cost $15. Octopus Prime, which features members of Particle and Broccoli Samurai, will open the evening's festivities. (Sandy), 9:30 p.m., $15. Beachland Ballroom.
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