Friday night’s Mighty Vine Music festival was, from all accounts excellent. No surprise there, though, what with some of Kalamazoo’s best talent on display that night. Likewise, reports have come in of a well-played, if poorly attended, Avant-Midwest Conference on Saturday. If you missed either of these events, you surely missed out. That’s alright though, because this is Kalamazoo, and one thing is certain: There’s always more to come.

This week is going to be a mixed-bag of fantastic music. Thursday sees Caspian visit the strutt, in addition to Lights At Sea and Her Majesty’s Ship, Victory! It’s going to be an absolutely mind-blowing display of post-rock showmanship on all three counts. Having seen both Lights at Sea and HMS, Victory! live, I can assure you they are most excellent acts to catch. Caspian, of course, speaks for itself. Check it.

Simultaneously (and unfortunately), The William Wengers Jazz Quartet will be jazzing it up and jamming it down at Louie’s Trophy House Grill. Smooth sounds, raucous licks and groovin’ pockets will be a main-stay of this 3-hour set, so if you like almost-but-not-quite straight-ahead jazz, this will be the show for you.

Friday the 17th, No Fun House is hosting Pennsylvania-based weird folk-rockers Conversations with Enemies. They tend to mix klezmer with more traditional American sensibilities, and a bunch of other textures for an overall sound that is new yet somewhat friendly. Local support will be brought in by The Philly Crawlers and Son Drop. It’s sure to be a good one. As always, 2 dollar donation will be taken for the touring band, and the music starts at 9.
No punk rock time. See you cats there.