There are a couple of unusual musicians in town this weekend, one bluesy, one -- well, rootsy, for lack of a better word.

First the blues. Tonight at Moondog's in Blawnox, West Coast guitarist Chris Cain comes to town.

Cain is an interesting blend of music and musician (African-American/Greek), with stinging guitar and a big deep voice that makes you look around for the real singer.

He was raised in a family full of music and the many early influences have given him a strong foundation in the blues.

He doesn't come this way very often, and should be worth hearing. He's not a real well-known artist, especially out here on the near-East Coast. Here are a few older intereviews that might help you get acquainted: Blues Access from 1997 and Triviana from 1992.

The other show, Saturday at Moondog's is Webb Wilder, whose rootsy music blends country and rock, and according to some quarters, surf music. He's also a filmmaker who has produced award-winning short films, and has been described as "roots-rock's only true Renaissance man."

He's not really a bluesman, unless you consider that we are all bluesmen (ok, blueswomen, too).

I've listened to his new CD, "Born to be Wilder," and it's an indescribably pleasant mix of musical Americana, minus the pap. So give him a chance if you have the time.

Singer, guitarist, bandleader, filmmaker, humorist-Webb Wilder may be , and not to be missed.