Sound on the Sound founding editor Abbey Simmons is not only a graceful, passionate writer and tireless local scene champion, she’s also the sort of figure who inspires great affection from the music community at large, so the Blue Moon will no doubt be packed tonight in honor of her birth. Simmons is known for her sonic soothsaying powers, having been the first to discover bands such as the Head and the Heart and Drew Grow and the Pastors Wives. This evenings bill includes one of her first finds playing under the pseudonym The Allman Butters. Suffice to say, these kids are big enough that they sold out the Showbox last month, so plan on getting there early. With Pickwick, Kelli Schaefer. HANNAH LEVIN
Fri., Jan. 14, 10 p.m., 2011
