I'm not going to a go-go tonight; that'd imply Smokey Robinson is in town. But I am going to see the Temptations at the Warner. Sure, just one original member -- Otis Williams -- remains. But you can't beat the catalogue of songs they'll likely play -- "Wish It Would Rain," "I Can't Get Next to You," "Just My Imagination," and, I hope, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone."

Look for a review on Friday's blog.

Despite a frigid night -- plus Valentine's Day to compete with -- Battle of the Bands opened Wednesday at Sherlock's to a respectable crowd. Hello Kitty Death Squad moved on to the semifinals. They placed third overall last year.
But the Jungle (formerly Channel 4) and Otis aren't out of it, yet. Remember, this year's format includes wild cards. Two non-winning bands with the highest scores will move on.
The Jungle made a supreme effort to get here, by the way. Band members had to travel from Pittsburgh, which wasn't easy with mounds of snow.
Beneath the Scars, Moving in Stereo, and Matty B. and the Dirty Pickles will compete next on Feb. 21.

Billboard reports that Rush will release "Snakes & Arrows" on May 1, then embark on a tour. With the Police, Genesis, Van Halen, Eagles, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, Roger Waters, Kenny Chesney, the Who and now Rush all on the road, as well, this looks to be an amazingly strong 2007 touring season.
Let's hope some of the traffic stops here. Let's also hope artists don't get too greedy and keep prices somewhat affordable. While we're at it, let's hope for world peace -- that may be more likely.