Fischer's Fab 5

1. As of this writing, there were but a handful of seats remaining to see Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Friday, Dec. 9, at the Palace Theatre.

2. But it was not sold out yet, and the show most assuredly qualifies as Fab, so we’re putting it here with this pretend headline based on his resurgent popularity, in large part thanks to “Jersey Boys” — “Another career peak for Valli.” Check on tickets at www.capa.com.

3. What a neat pairing Six String Concerts has planned for Saturday, Dec. 10, at Worthington’s McConnell Arts Center.

(And yes, we know the late, great George Carlin took “neat” to task, but we really think it fits here.)

The Michiganders in Steppin’ In It are throwbacks to the days of old-time radio, tossing out songs that blend post-Tin Pan Alley and vintage country. But here’s the trick: Those are Josh Davis’ original tunes.

They’re joined by a wholly modern Liz Longley, young and fresh and crazy talented. This is one of those “saw her when” moments.
Tickets are $20/$23. Visit www.SixString.org.

4. If you, like The Beat, find that bands whose members trade instruments throughout a set are kinda cool and interesting, then you, like The Beat, should look into indie rockers White Rabbits.

Formed in Missouri and based in Brooklyn, the six-piece is greasy and sharp at the same time. You’ve probably heard Percussion Gun from their 2009 record It’s Frightening.

Sonoi opens for White Rabbits Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Newport Music Hall. Tickets are $13/$15. Visit www.promowest.com.

5. Multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, guitar whiz, Dave Matthews collaborator and frontman of the groundbreaking power trio TR3, Tim Reynolds knows from technique and improvisation.

Reynolds has been what you might call itinerant in his musical career, investigating, dabbling and proving himself adept at rock, jazz, blues, funk, classical, reggae and more. He’s uncanny, really.
TR3, on the heels of a double-live record, plays Woodlands Tavern Sunday, Dec. 11. Tickets are $17/$20. Visit www.woodlandstavern.com.

There is no truth to the rumor at least as far as we know (and in truth, there is no rumor — we just made it up for the purposes of this writing) that New Jersey rockers The Parlor Mob began life as a Led Zeppelin cover band.

But to call TPM reminiscent of Led Zep is like calling central Ohio weather dreary.

The Parlor Mob plays The Basement Tuesday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $5. Visit www.promowest.com.