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Too old to trick or treat? Try one of these Halloween rock shows:

Contributed PhotoYou Bred Raptors?, a band that took its name from a line in "Jurassic Park," will bring its Halloween tour to JJ's Bohemia, 231 E. M.L. King Blvd., on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 31, prime time for this trio of masked musicians. Featuring Peat Rains (eight-string bass), Bryan Wilson (cello) and KC Solaris (drums), the orchestral post-rock ensemble does the bulk of its playing in the New York City subway system as part of the Music Under New York program but recently performed inside a giant plastic fishbowl in the Adult Swim booth at New York Comic-Con and is in the middle of a 10-date fall tour. The show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. Call 423-266-1400 for more information.
Contributed PhotoYou Bred Raptors?, a band that took its name from a line in "Jurassic Park," will bring its Halloween tour to JJ's Bohemia, 231 E. M.L. King Blvd., on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 31, prime time for this trio of masked musicians. Featuring Peat Rains (eight-string bass), Bryan Wilson (cello) and KC Solaris (drums), the orchestral post-rock ensemble does the bulk of its playing in the New York City subway system as part of the Music Under New York program but recently performed inside a giant plastic fishbowl in the Adult Swim booth at New York Comic-Con and is in the middle of a 10-date fall tour. The show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. Call 423-266-1400 for more information. Contributed PhotoYou Bred Raptors?, a band that took its name from a line in "Jurassic Park," will bring its Halloween tour to JJ's Bohemia, 231 E. M.L. King Blvd., on Halloween night, Monday, Oct. 31, prime time for this trio of masked musicians. Featuring Peat Rains (eight-string bass), Bryan Wilson (cello) and KC Solaris (drums), the orchestral post-rock ensemble does the bulk of its playing in the New York City subway system as part of the Music Under New York program but recently performed inside a giant plastic fishbowl in the Adult Swim booth at New York Comic-Con and is in the middle of a 10-date fall tour. The show starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. Call 423-266-1400 for more information.
photo Nashville-based indie rock band Moon Taxi, whose gigs range from festivals to late-night TV, will play a Halloween show at 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Track 29, 1400 Market St. Big Something will open. Admission is $25 in advance, $28 day of. Call 423-521-2929 or visit www.track29.co for more information.

TODAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 27-30

‘ Images: 6005 Lee Highway. Halloween Bash Weekend features giveaways throughout the weekend, in addition to regular programming (see Club Scene, Page H9). 423-855-8210.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

‘ Bessie Smith Cultural Center: 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Adult party with a costume contest, live DJ, dancing, door prizes and cash bar, 7 p.m.-midnight. Must be 21 or older. $10 per person, $15 per couple. 423-266-8658.

‘ Cartecay Vineyards: 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. Halloween costume wine party with music by Timothy O’Donovan and costume contest, 6-9:30 p.m. (Note: This event was originally scheduled on Saturday.) No cover charge; $10 for five wine tastings and souvenir glass. 706-698-9463

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

‘ American Legion Post 95: 3329 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. Halloween party featuring karaoke with Steve and Judy and prizes for best costumes, 7 p.m., no cover. 423-624-9105.

‘ Clyde’s On Main: 122 W. Main St. Halloween Bash with Danimal Planet, Masseuse and The Southern Belles, along with Jell-O shots, wicked witches brew, drink specials and costume contest, 9 p.m., $5. 423-362-8335.

‘ The Palms Lounge/Coconut Room: 6925 Shallowford Road. Halloween Big Night of Fun includes costume contest, spooky food, DJ in lounge, Jimmy Harris in The Coconut Room, 6:30 p.m., no cover. 423-499-5055.

‘ Raw: 409 Market St. The Matt Stephens Band entertains downstairs, DJ upstairs, costume contest, drawings for prizes including a Jagermeister tap machine, 9 p.m., $5. 423-756-1919.

‘ Ziggy’s: 607 Cherokee Blvd. This Halloween Bash includes music by Infidel and Silver Tongued Devilz, a costume contest and a performance by Corpsewax Dollies, a bellydance/fusion dance troupe, in “Underground Oasis: Primal Dreams,” 9 p.m., $5. The Corpsewax Dollies show is described as a morbid cabaret that is “disturbing to some, cathartic to those who do not fear the dark and sexy and entertaining to those who have a sense of humor and enjoy the artistic expression of wild women. No nudity, although you might see some viscera or tentacles of the writhing she-beasts.” Featuring alternative music and props, the shows can “stray into the shadowy, bizarre realm of dreams.” Vampires, zombies, werewolves and aliens make appearances, along with characters who may be otherworldly or wholly animal. 423-265-8711.

MONDAY, OCT. 31

‘ JJ’s Bohemia: 231 E. M.L. King Blvd. The Super Happy Funtime Burlesque Halloween Show features You Bred Raptors?, a masked band that does the bulk of its playing in the New York City subway system, 10 p.m., $5. 423-266-1400.

‘ Track 29: 1400 Market St. Halloween with Moon Taxi, 9 p.m. $25 in advance, $28 day of. 423-521-2929.

– Staff Report