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Music Menu / News NOFX, Grids, Terrence Simien and the Zydeco Experience (2-4-2011)

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NOFX The Cali goofballs formed in 1983 and are still kicking with their good-time punk-pop tossed around with dub and power-punk. All is game, political commentary, drunken blabbering, self-mockery, with often satiric and punchy lyrics that on many songs rise above the "poke in the eye" punk prose. They've umpteen E.P.'s, records, singles and comps to their credit. Also on the bill are the Bouncing Souls, Cobra Skulls and Old Man Markely. $35.25. The Fillmore Charlotte.www.livenation.com. (Shukla)

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GRIDS With a simple, "This is the last time we'll play a show," Charlotte trio Grids announced on its website that they're calling it quits. Drummer Bobby Michaud is leaving, so... that's it. The group's furious energetic rock is made for blowing the doors off of music clubs. I still expect a lot from Michaud, bassist Gus Engstrom and singer/guitarist Rob Davis in the future. It's not too late — say it ain't so! With Double Negative, Chronic Youth, Hawks, Bukkake Boys. $6-$8. 9 p.m. The Milestone.www.themilestoneclub.com. (Jeff Hahne)

TERRANCE SIMIEN AND THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE Simien's zydeco, tinged with R&B and soul and layered with richly textured accordion playing, is among the purest Louisiana has to offer. Simien's swirling sound makes for a lot of action on the dance floor, but he's much more than just a flesh-and-blood jukebox. His take on traditional zydeco mixed with other Southern roots influences produces a new, more soulful brand of the famous traditional Cajun music that manages to stay faithful to the swamp while charting new waters. Simien's soulful singing suggests Otis Redding, and his songwriting suggests his music deserves ears everywhere, not just in bayou country. Free. Davidson College. www.davidson.edu. (Timothy C. Davis)

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