Frogtown live music this week

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GROOP, Slow Heat + Ray Monde, DJ Boogie Boudreaux feels strongest when one part of the arrangement clicks early. At Zebulon, the close room keeps the set immediate.

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The Tuesday bill leans on a clear groove or melody, with the rest of the band adding texture around it. Zebulon keeps the set immediate once the music gets specific.

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Green House, Colloboh goes for body movement before close listening. The late Wednesday live set gets a more revealing room at Zebulon, which helps when the music has real edges.

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Peel Dream Magazine, Sunday Mourners leans on a clear hook or groove that makes the rest of the set easier to hear. Zebulon puts the Thursday show close enough to the band for the songs to do the work.

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An Evening with River Shook gives Zebulon a more exploratory Sat bill, with texture and odd angles up front.

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C*nty Classics Dance Party, Shana Sarett & Vince Rossi DJs makes Zebulon physical on Sat, stronger on motion than close listening.

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Michael Nau (Night 1) stays engaging when the music gives you a clean anchor. Zebulon rewards sets that get specific before the room starts drifting.