The Edwards Brothers (Take II) This make-up date from a recent white-out features the Brothers Edwards – more commonly known as the "Lou Ford Singers" – opting for a night out sans the LF back line. In their stead will be the Edwards' trusty 808-beats, samplers, looping pedals, synth orchestra, and ... well, no, most likely it'll just be brothers Alan and Chad, some guitars and top-shelf sibling harmonies, and rural rock songs so poignant your grandkids will be downloading them for deep catalog cachet. Reasons enough, friends. Early show at The Evening Muse (John Schacht)

Songs of Water In this primarily instrumental combo, the subtlety of mandolin, Spanish guitar and hammered dulcimer get drenched with percussion that may accent the piece or turn it into a downright knee-slapping hoedown. They're a celestial jam band experimenting with myriad acoustic instruments, percussion, folk, bluegrass, world rhythms, and exotic fusion sending the listener on global musical journeys. The N.C.-based group is releasing its fine new recording this evening. Also on the bill: Timbre and Matrimony. Visulite Theatre (Shukla)