The Round 56

While Moondoggies frontman Kevin Barnes, Maldives frontman Jason Dodson and Zoe Muth have already played a show together (last August at the Tractor Tavern), the Round is a different animal altogether, and it’s safe to say that seeing Barnes, Dodson and Muth sing their songs without as much (if any) accompaniment will be a unique experience. Plus, since all three bands have put out truly impressive country records in the past two years, it stands to reason that at least one of these artists will graduate from the Round and go on to national prominence and festival mainstages – as did at least one notable Round alum, Robin Pecknold – and with a new Moondoggies album set for release this spring, it may happen sooner rather than later. Get your tickets early; this sucker will surely sell out. All ages. SARA BRICKNER

Tue., Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m., 2010