Snarky Puppy and The Nth Power in Concert at Roxian (Tues., April 14)

Snarky Puppy features a rotating cast of characters, and by characters we mean very talented musicians. One has to have talent to play their brand of music, a jazz fusion that also blends in rock, world music, and even some funk. Their hard work has been rewarded with five Grammy Awards. The group started in 2004 deep in the heart of Texas, well, just north of Dallas in Denton. It is led by its bassist Michael League. Snarky Puppy mainly plays sans vocalists. Somni with Metropole Orkest is the bands latest studio album and was release last year. Also on the Roxian Theatre bill is The Nth Power. The source of their power is derived from several sources. One is that they see music as a healing power for people. Their power also comes from a well-seasoned trio of musicians: guitarist Nick Cassarino, bassist Nate Edgar, and drummer Nikki Glaspie, who deliver “a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues. Multi-part vocal harmonies and elevated musicianship inspires audiences.” The Nth Power is touring in advance of their new album, Never Alone, which drops on May 1. Formed during a late-night set at New Orleans Jazz Fest, the group brings big energy to live shows and its recordings. 8 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. (R.H.)

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