Put on a single by the Crystals and it feels like you’re hearing it from the transistor radio in a teenager’s bedroom circa 1962. The first “girl group” to work with madman producer Phil Spector, who’d soon perfect the genre, began recording innocently devoted anthems in ’61 but scored their greatest hits – “Then He Kissed Me” and “Da Doo Ron Ron” – after adding singer Dolores “LaLa” Brooks the next year. At 77, Brooks maintains timeless vocal magic, and her set lists are a history lesson on Sixties teen pop. Opening the Antone’s anniversary proceedings is jaw-dropping Fats Domino mimic Al “Lil Fats” Jackson and recently revived early swamp pop star Jivin’ Gene. – Kevin Curtin
You'll never be bored at this game night hosted by Lottie Dottie, where hookahs and food plates compliment games of cards, dominos, and whatever you want to bring. Plus: free Jello shot giveaways.
Thursdays, 9pm
The Ghost Lounge, 13717 Burnet Rd.
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