Yeah, trombones.

Friday, January 29th, starts with one of my long-time favorites, Occasional Jazz, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., The Contented Cow, Chuck Godwin, 6 to 9 p.m., Butler’s Steak & Ale, Spruce Top Review, 7 to 10 p.m., The Contented Cow, then one of my new favorites, The Bellard Yellers, 7 to 11 p.m., The Tavern Lounge (riverside of the Archer House), and, finally, Posaunenstadt! – a Faculty Recital for Trombones, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Concert Hall on the Carleton College campus.

Saturday, January 30th, Norwegian Cowboy, 7 to 11 p.m., The Tavern Lounge, Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble, 7:00 p.m., Northfield Public Library, D J Music, 9 p.m., The Rueb’N’Stein, and Burning Chrome at The Contented Cow.

Sunday, January 31st, Humane Society Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eagles Club, Faculty Recital: Laura Caviani, 3 to 4 p.m., Concert Hall on the Carleton College campus, Politics and a Pint, 6 p.m., Northern Roots Session, 7 p.m., and Quiz Night, 8 p.m., all at the Contented Cow.