Delicate Steve to Jam at Club Cafe; Buc Night at the Ball Yard (Mon., 4/10/17)

1) When Delicate Steve opened for Tune-Yards at Mr. Smalls in 2012, they were already on track to headlining shows themselves. Delicate Steve’s debut, 2011’s Wondervisions, was an anomaly: an instrumental, indie-rock album popular among critics and cool kids alike. “The Ballad of Speck and Pebble,” a single from that album, was the exception to the no-vocals rule; however, the “lyrics” were more glossolalia than words, holy spoken tongue enmeshed in the sonic Sistine Chapel crafted by one Steve Marion. He’s the “delicate” Steve in question, the man behind the studio albums. Wondervisions and 2012’s Positive Force were released on Luaka Bop, a record label founded by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. Marion and his band, who also go by Delicate Steve, come to Club Cafe tonight, touring behind Marion’s latest album, 2017’s This Is Steve. Grand Piano and Andre Costello and The Cool Minors open. 8 p.m. 56 S. 12th St. South Side. (CM)

2) Our Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a three game home stand. Hey folks you’ll probably especially want to go to this game as it’s Buc Night. How does that relate to you? Well the Pirates will sell a certain amount of $1 tickets ($1 tickets are now sold out) and you can also purchase a hot dog or popcorn for said Buc and get $1 off of sodas!  7:05 p.m. PNC Park, 115 Federal St., North Shore.

3) The Balcony Big Band,  with the Seneca Valley High School Jazz Ensemble is hitting only high notes in a Monday night performance at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. The 18 member group makes a big, beautiful sound. Get in some Monday relaxation with good music. 7 p.m. No cover. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

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