Bill Kirchen and his honky-tonk Telecaster mean business — they’re out to prove that Americana can wail with the best of ‘em.

Bill Kirchen - Hammer of the Honky Tonk Gods
Bill Kirchen - Rocks Into Sand

This time around, the weekly gig from the local jazz combo will feature jazzy arrangements of Christmas tunes. The hard liquor will still be there, in case that’s not your bag.

Jazz, soul, and rock band composed of various local characters and headed by guitarist Ian Lawler, who has played with Herbie Hancock and recorded with Arrested Development.

Local indie rock trio

Astronomers - Or Maybe It’s Nothing
Astronomers - The Singularity