Nick Jaina Band

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Unlike Nick Jaina’s first release of 2008, Wool(which was recorded in parts, then assembled later), his new effort, A Narrow Way, sounds more fully-realized. Maybe it’s because it was recorded analog in the same studio with the same crew. Whatever the reason, Jaina seems to have finally realized all the potential of his 2006 Seven Stations. A Narrow Wayis a rich, sunny album, and it comes as a welcome contrast to Wool’sdark, stripped-down songs, which are beautiful in the same way that ghost towns and deserts are beautiful: They are sparse, bleak, and thick with absence. But human beings can only endure so much melancholy. Like winter’s chill, Wool’smournful tone eventually grows oppressive. And if Woolis Jaina’s winter album, then A Narrow Way, with its bright horns, cheerfully plucked strings and lively pace, is the first warm day of spring—in our minds, if not our surroundings. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599, www.tractortavern.com. $7 (21 and over). 7 p.m. SARA BRICKNER
Thu., Dec. 18, 9 p.m., 2008