Two great concerts worth your while tonight including Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings with opening act Jamie Lidell playing for free at Pioneer Park. I’ve been waiting for this fine woman to come to town since I first heard her belt out “100 Days, 100 Nights.” The former Riker’s Island guard/wedding singer turned professional soul singer has finally started to gain some mainstream attention of late including an appearance on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report. This year, she and her crew released arguably their best record to date, I Learned the Hard Way, and if you’re a fan of those tunes you don’t want to miss seeing them performed live. Arrive early to catch Jamie Lidell. From what I hear the ecclectic R&B singer puts on one hell of a show.

For those who don’t want to brave the Twilight Concert crowds or if you’re just in the mood for some soulful country/Americana, head over to Kilby Court for Leslie & The Badgers and Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels (featuring members of Band of Annuals). Both of these bands are amazing!!

For those who don’t feel like braving the crowds at Pioneer Park for Sharon