Ultraviolet
Hippopotamus
Friday, December 6 / Rocket Bar
Hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus (aka UV Hippo) is a progressive improvisational rock band in the vein of Frank Zappa or Phish. Featuring long, complex songs that mix danceable beats with funky jam interludes, every Hippo show is a one-of-a-kind unique experience. Their on-stage musical chemistry is almost telepathic—over the course of a concert, UV Hippo journeys between funk, jazz, livetronica, reggae, and bluegrass, often exploring new ground and taking musical risks. Their prowess and stage-presence is undeniable—prepare to have your face melted. With special guests Broccoli Samurai. 6pm. $9.75. The Rocket Bar, 135 S. Byrne Rd. 419-536-2582. facebook.com/Rocket-Bar-Toledo—GMK
Gong & Singing Bowl
Improvisation by Paul Stranahan
Saturday, December 7 / Its Yoga Toledo
Unfortunately, B-Bop Records has closed, a victim of the era of internet music downloads. On Saturday, December 7, the downtown record store will throw one final concert at Its Yoga Toledo, located within the Davis Building, next to the former B-Bop Records at 135 N. Michigan. Performing is Paul Stranahan, a master percussionist who specializes in improvised passages on ancient Tibetan bowls and gongs. A skilled artist, Stranahan utilizes various-shaped gongs and quartz crystal bowls to release vibrations that can be felt throughout the entire body. 7pm. $5 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Its Yoga Toledo, 135 N. Michigan St. infinitenumberofsounds.com—GMK
The Webbs
Friday, December 6 / Toledo Museum of Art
Patrons are expected to maintain decorum in the art museum, so it’s kind of a big deal when the museum asks you to bring the noise. The Webbs plan to do 
exactly that during the Toledo Museum of Art’s free It’s Friday program on December 6. (Check pg. 34 for more info.) With more than 20 years of music experience, this Motor City trio excels in old school bluegrass-country sharpened with elements of proto-punk and honky tonk. The Webbs bring their brand of psychedelic bluegrass to the TMA’s Cloister for an energetic show. Cash bar available. 6:30-8:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. thewebbsdetroit.com Free.—RA
