Dig Jim Boggia: As an only child, the Philadelphia musician spent a lot of time in his room with a Kenner Close ?n? Play Phonograph and a stack of 45s. The hours spent researching wax treasures released between 1965 to 1975 left a lasting impression on him that can be heard and seen on his debut, Fidelity is the Enemy. The cover depicts a young chap staring intently at vintage record player with a speaker in the tone arm ? that?s going way back. Inside, a modern-day Boggia does the same, surrounded by a mess of seven-inch slabs. ?Bubblegum 45s? pays homage to the music of his youth with a breezy Beatle-esque slice of power pop. A collaborator with both Jill Sobule and Juliana Hatfield, Boggia has developed an introspective, commanding presence that he reveals in the album?s other songs. Tonight he performs with Lindsey Horner, Quitet Storm, Friendship. 412.661.9355

- MIKE SHANLEY