Claw Like Things, a newly conceived three-piece band out of NE Minneapolis, is a ménage-a-trois of heavy, jazz-laden rock. If you've ever wondered what it would sound like to infuse Flamenco inspired rhythms with a Pixies sensibility and then kick into Miles Davis style waltzes with indie rock charisma, then the night of December 5th, their EP release date, should be the night to find out. Minneapolis’ own Kid Dakota lends a hand to this young band by singing on one of the tracks and mixing it in its entirety at his prestigious Shortman Studio. Claw Like Things’ Latters of Opportunity EP is a disk rich with Tom Waits style storytelling embellished by swinging hard rock melodies. In addition to the mixing of the record, Kid Dakota will also be headlining the release party that is to be held at 400 bar. Lance Conrad (The Alpha Centauri), engineered the record at Humans Win and will be working the soundboard at this event. Filling the bill is Mines, a relatively young band with a sunny disposition dressed in infectious, sometimes melodramatic pop that can usher in an audience partial to Sonic Youth or Rilo Kiley. The energetic Action Versus Action, with their melodic and playful guitar-a-thons, will also grace the stage. And lastly, Kid Dakota will chime in with guitar and drum driven arrangements for the already emotionally charged pop songs of Mr. Darren Jackson. The unbridled energy and non-stop rock of this event will make for an extravagant departure from weekday pub shows.  More Reviews