Fans of Moe. will be pleased to announce that Al Schnier & Vinnie Amico will be in town with their presence in bluegrass-heavy Floodwood. I first stumbled upon these guys at Summer Camp Music Festival back in May, wandering through the many tents until a wham of string trills caught my knees and propelled me to stay through their entire set. On stage, they're warm, welcoming, and eager to play, despite any setback. Last time I saw them opening for Moe., Nick Piccininni's violin bow was fraying dramatically. He played with even more fervor. Expect to feel buzzed without a sip of brew. Opening the show tonight will be Big Leg Emma, who wade through the genres of psychedelia and Americana with a hint of folk. Funktional Flow will make sure the groove pulse stays on high. 

Tickets are 18$, show will be 18+. Waiting Room. 334 Delaware Ave. Doors 8 p.m.

There's great names for some righteous bluegrass: Hot Buttered Rum, The Brummy Brothers, Leftover Salmon, but I have to say, Floodwood takes the cake. Located in the "Leatherstocking Region" on the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, this funky grass group composed of Al Schnier & Vinnie Amico of moe.,Wooden Spoon alumni Jason Baraday, violinist Nick Piccininni, and Zachary Fleitz, formerly of Hypnotic Clambake, will be picking and slapping up Allen at Duke's for the official moe. after-party at 10 p.m. Bring your moe. ticket stub and a few cover-bucks will slide away!