Inescapable references to David Lynch, Ennio Morricone, and all things sonically surreal notwithstanding, Diminished Mens willfully obtuse approach to arrangements and aggressively innovative use of the rich space in between notes is one of this citys most unheralded musical treasures. Tonights show in the Triple Doors auxiliary lounge, the Musicquarium, is one of the last chances to catch the venues month-long Speakeasy series, which features the Men playing against the visually mesmerizing backdrop of classic films. Tonights offering is Michelangelo Antonionis late-60s mod-noir masterpiece, Blow-Up, a film originally scored by jazz savant Herbie Hancock. HANNAH LEVIN
Tue., Nov. 23, 9 p.m., 2010
