Setting Sun rises

At times, the lo-fi indie rock of the appropriately titled Setting Sun could almost pass for psychedelic Ween of a distinctly "Mollusk" vintage.

But the songs on "Math and Magic" never get as weird as those two have been known to do.

It's just quirky enough to make it stand out from the downbeat lo-fi "quiet is the new loud and everyone tells us we sound just like Elliott Smith" pack. In truth, the writing would have made it stand out either way, with darkly playful turns of phrase and melancholy melodies as haunting as the one in "Isolation," one of several standout tracks.

You can see for yourself when Setting Sun hits Friendship for a low-key Saturday performance at The Quiet Storm with the Fearnots and 54-SqFt Trampoline. The show is all-ages, beginning at 9 p.m. Admission is $5. (Ed Masley)

Springfield show postponed

The Rick Springfield concert scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for Sept. 30. All tickets will be honored then.

2 do 2 Day

A glance at events in and around town.

Pure Gold, Syria Temple at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25; 412-655-8616.

The Jazz Mandolin Project, Rex Theatre at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15; 412-323-1919.

Social Distortion, Chevrolet Amphitheatre at Station Square at 5 p.m. Tickets: $20; 412-323-1919.

Late Night Cabaret presents Jimmy Sapienza, Cabaret at Theater Square at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 in advance, $10 at the door; 412-456-6666.