Never what you'd call dyn-o-mite live in their chanteusy heyday, Carol Van Dyk and her Dutch boys have been jamming ever since. Their songful 2003 album rides the kind of long instrumentals that promise a rocking show, and last spring that's what they delivered. Also: Apollo Sunshine, Folksongs for the Afterlife. CHRISTGAU
At 8, Mercury Lounge, 217 East Houston Street, 212.260.4700
THE MAVERICKS
Hallelujahthe Mavericks have reunited after taking a couple of years off. The country-rockin' boys are back as lively as ever, still adding Cuban tinges to their rootsy mix, courtesy of vocalist extraordinaire Raoul Malo's family background. The Mavs will undoubtedly be doing selections from their catchy new album, The Mavericks, as well as danceable faves from their eclectic past recordings. GEORGE-WARREN
At 8, Bowery Ballroom, 6 Delancey Street, 212.533.2111
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