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TONIGHT

John D’Earth Quintet

For a free show, this is a rare treat. Trumpeter D’Earth has worked with heavy cats – Miles Davis, Kronos Quartet – and is director of jazz performance at University of Virginia. His sidemen for this show include a tremendous guitarist, Brian Mesko (The Root Downs).

Details: 9:30 p.m. Blue 5 Restaurant, Roanoke. Free. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com

ALSO TONIGHT

The Flying Davenports

Every month, it seems, new musical combinations emerge in the Roanoke Valley. One of the more intriguing newcomers is The Flying Davenports. The act features husband-wife team Joy Truskowski (vocals, multiple instruments) and Richard Harvey (tenor banjo, fiddle, glockenspiel) of Another Roadside Attraction. Multi-instrumentalists Chris Shepard, Meredith Marsh and Cat Conover bring even more depth.

Details: 8 p.m. Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, Roanoke. Free (donations to performers encouraged). facebook.com/TheFlyingDavenports

Scott H. Biram

With Black Eyed Vermillion, Whiskey Dick

“The Dirty Old One-Man Band” once again brings his wild show to Martin’s, with a couple of perfectly suitable opening acts.

Details: 9:30 p.m. Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. $8 advance; $10 door. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.com, scottbiram.com, reverbnation.com/blackeyedvermillion, whiskeydickonline.com

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