Foxygen Brings “Star Power” to Mr. Smalls; Pirates’ Home Opener (CPs Mon., 4/13/15)

1) Foxygen’s “How Can You Really” has been a favorite among the EC staff, so we are excited to see them playing Mr. Smalls this month. If you thought the single was by the band Star Power, you’re half-right. Star Power is the fictional moniker of Foxygen, created specifically for their Foxygedouble concept album, 2014’s …And Star Power. SiriusXMU plays the Californian indie rock duo on heavy rotation, and they’ve also appeared at SXSW. The duo has lately expanded to a nine-piece for the Star Power tour, although all eyes will probably be on lead singer Sam France. During live shows, France often hits himself in the face with his microphone, scales equipment, and addresses the crowd in non sequiturs. As long as the music’s tight, we won’t mind. Alex Cameron opens. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale.

2) “Give me some peanuts and Cracker Jack” our Pirates take on the Detroit Tigers in the home opener today. This game usually sells out so get your tickets early. If it does sell out check the internet reseller sites and even your friendly unofficial salesperson outside PNC Park. It’s a 1:35 p.m. game so don’t forget your sunscreen in case the sun pops out from behind the clouds for an extended period of time. Oh, by the way, it’s also magnetic schedule premium day. 115 Federal St., North Shore.

3) The Balcony Big Band, with a special guest, is hitting only high notes in a Monday night performance at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. 7 p.m. No cover. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

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