POLYPHONIC SPREE 5/12 @ GRANADA
(alternative)
Even though they look like some sort of strange cult, the Polyphonic Spree will surely not be a concert to miss. If a bunch of hipsters banded together and started a church, this band would probably be the choir. The 21-piece matching robe wearing Spree gained attention after appearing on the television show “Scrubs” and the soundtrack for “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.”

GEORGE CLINTON 5/18 @ CROSSROADS KC
(psychedelic-funk)
At age 70, George Clinton is still bringing the funk. If the name doesn’t sound familiar, go listen to “Atomic Dog” and you’ll know who he is. Accompanied by the P-Funk All Stars, Clinton is sure to set the stage for an awesome night of psychedelic-funk music full of positive vibes.

ACTIVE CHILD / BALAM ACAB 5/18 @ JACKPOT
(electronic pop / indie)
Two mellow electronic pop artists, in one very small room. The opener, Balam Acab generated some buzz after Ellen Page told the New York Times that she had their music on her iPod. Active Child’s attention came after their song “Hanging On” appeared on the Adult Swim Singles Program. Although this concert will involve a lot of laptop clicking and button pushing, the meditative sounds and accompanying visuals are sure to make it worthwhile.

CURREN$Y 5/20 @ GRANADA
(hip-hop / rap)
The name says it all. If you haven’t heard of Curren$y, you probably aren’t a fan of rap music. The 31-year-old New Orleans native gained notoriety after his 2010 release “Pilot Talk.” Both the die-hard rap enthusiast and casual hip-hop listener will be attracted to Curren$y’s stellar flow and low-key instrumentals.

DESTROYER 6/10 @ GRANADA
(indie / alternative)
Don’t let the name be misleading, this is not a heavy-metal concert. After releasing a steady stream of college-rock albums, Destroyer made a breakthrough with their jazz infused, indie rock album, “Kaputt.”

WES ANDERSON’S ‘MOONRISE KINGDOM’ COMING SOON TO LIBERTY HALL
If the name Wes Anderson doesn’t stand out, the movies “The Royal Tenenbaums”, “The Life Aquatic” or “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” should. The famous director / writer / producer / actor’s newest movie features Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Bill Murray in a search to find two runaway children.