SHARON VAN ETTEN Throwing a singer-songwriter label on someone doesn't tell you much, and if you add in folk, it can cause people to run for the hills of mediocrity. Van Etten showcases a deeper emotion and there's Brooklyn grit evident in her smoky vocals. Sure, this one could have been at the Muse, but something feels right about it being held within the graffiti walls of The Milestone. With Marissa Nadler and Second Hand Stories. $8-$12, The Milestone, www.themilestoneclub.com (Jeff Hahne)
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PUBLIC ENEMY Few rap groups have the cultural impact of PE's movement at its strongest. Even with Flavor Flav becoming famous for reality show shenanigans and Chuck D doing talk radio, their music is undeniably influential to an entire generation of hip-hop heads. Believe this hype. Fucked Up, The Banned & Crew Grrl Order are also on the bill. $30-$35. Amos' Southend, www.amossouthend.com (Mike McCray)