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rock/pop

Daryl Hall

When was the last time you heard some good dish about blue-eyed soul crooner Daryl Hall? Probably never, but what Philly native Hall lacks in pop-star infamy, he makes up for in good old talent. It's a bit of a mystery as to why Hall has put out a solo record (Can't Stop Dreaming) and hit the road without sidekick John Oates, but you can be sure those countless '70s and '80s hits will be on his list.--Nicole Pensiero

Fri., Jan. 30, 8 p.m., $30-$35, Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd. and Keswick Ave., Glenside, 215-572-7650.

rock/pop

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Lacing hardcore with jazz fusion and prog rock, New Jersey's Dillinger Escape Plan have created a sound that can level a listener with the intensity and instrumental dexterity of the musicians. Though the Escape Plan's classic Calculating Infinity showed the band at a creative apex, the personnel changes that followed haven't diminished the band's intense live shows or their latest release, Irony Is a Dead Scene, which featured guest vocals by Mike Patton (Faith No More/Mr. Bungle).--Paul Burress

Sat., Jan. 31, 7 p.m., $13, with The Locust, Your Enemies’ Friends and Orthrelm, Trocadero, 1003 Arch Sts., 215-922-LIVE.

irish

bohola

On accordion (Jimmy Keane), fiddle (Sean Cleland) and dordan (Pat Broaders), the members of bohola play driving, pulsing Irish music. Their commitment to keeping tradition thriving and growing is both audible and laudable on their self-titled debut.--Mary Armstrong

Wed., Feb. 4, 8:30 p.m., $12, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770.

country

Fred Eaglesmith

He's got his own summer musical festival in Vermont, and his own cross-Canada "Roots on the Rails" train-based music-fest coming in April. Heck, he even had his own tribute album last year. So maybe all those "Fredheads" are on to something. With his relentless touring (aided by the butt-kicking Flying Squirrels) and incisive songs about hard work, hard luck and hard love, Canadian alt-country maverick Eaglesmith has built a deservedly fervent fan base. All aboard.--Nicole Pensiero

Thu., Jan. 29, 8:30 p.m., $16, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770.

rock/pop

Spiraling

Back when this Jersey band was called You Were Spiraling, they made funny, heartfelt synth-centric rock, but the world already had a Ben Folds. Well, we don't really have Ben Folds anymore (do we?), but singer Tom Brislin no longer leans so heavily on his keys or jokes, either. Spiraling is more like a power-pop outfit. There's a distinct grandeur to the melodies (hmm, Brislin has played with Yes and Meat Loaf) coupled with clever, catchy choruses.--Patrick Rapa

Wed., Feb. 4, 7 p.m., $10-$12, with OK Go, The North Star, 27th and Poplar sts., 215-684-0808.