Dive Recommends

Album from the Vaults:

Tom Waits, Closing Time: You’ll be hard pressed to find a 20-something who hasn’t heard of this gravelly voiced piano-playing madman, and it all started here. Waits hadn’t quite perfected his “gargled with rocks” tone yet, but this 1973 record is still a classic. Centered around Waits’ piano, these tunes manage to evoke images of being in a ‘50s era diner right around — you guessed it — closing time. The songs are gentle and poignant without being sappy or overly sentimental.

Movie from the Vaults:

“Revenge of the Nerds”: The fraternities and sororities are gearing up for spring, making it the perfect time to hunker down with this goofy 1984 comedy. It tells the tale of a group of nerds trying to find their own footing on their college campus while dealing with brutish super-bros. The nerds ultimately triumph (hence the title), but not without some bawdy, gutsy and hilarious back-and-forth antics.

Events:

Thursday

Estrangers, Tin Can Sailor
Tir na nOg | Tir na nOg’s weekly Local Beer Local Band lineups never disappoint, and this show is no exception. Fans of fellow locals The Love Language will fall in love with Estrangers’ bright, energetic indie-pop. Estrangers splits the bill with Tin Can Sailor, whose flavor of rock ‘n’ roll is guaranteed to keep your head bobbing.10 p.m., free.

“From the Back of the Room” Screening
The Pinhook | At its peak in the 1990s, the Riot Grrrl movement was a force to be reckoned with. From it, we got bands like Bratmobile, Sleater-Kinney and Bikini Kill — some even argue that Riot Grrrls started third-wave feminism and were responsible for the “girl power” movement of the mid-’90s. This movie captures the history of the movement and the women who made it happen. 9 p.m., $5

Friday

Justin Robinson and the Mary Annettes, Dark Water Rising, The Tender Fruit
Local 506 | Former Carolina Chocolate Drops frontman Justin Robinson has gathered his Mary Annettes and put out a record, so naturally a celebration must follow. Expect spooky folk tunes featuring the autoharp, some viola, violin, and cello, all tinged with the slightest hints of bluegrass and hip-hop. Dark Water Rising and The Tender Fruit open with their own styles of sometimes folksy, sometimes rocking, always excellent tunes. $8/10, 8/8:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Samantha Crain, American Aquarium
Local 506 | Samantha Crain rolls into Chapel Hill with Raleigh natives American Aquarium in tow. The Oklahoma native’s gentle acoustic tunes have folk roots, but she’s not your standard swishy-skirted singer-songwriter. Her songs are honest, easy and original. American Aquarium’s slightly boozy tunes blend a little bit of country with a solid chunk of rock ‘n’ roll, creating a distinctly Southern but easily enjoyable sound. $8/10, 8:30/9 p.m.

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