See the Forecast for the full lineup of St. Patty's Day goings-on, but ease that post-Patty's hangover with the Cool Kid Collective.

If you didn't catch Brother Jocephus the Love Revolution Revival Orchestra.

The first week of March starts with Former Champions reliving past glory Thursday at the Blind Tiger, while Toughcats, Mad Tea Party, and Red Lipstick Society play the weekly showcase at the Garage. Emily Stewart & Baby Teeth vies for worst band name alongside Freeflow Broadcast Corporation at the Green Bean.

You are not wanting for live music this week, thats for sure. Start by getting your church on with Carrie Newcomer tonight at the New Garden Friends Meeting, or check out the Design, Cool Kid Collective, Liquid Sun and Matt Irie at Greene Street Club.

By the time this weeks Extended Play goes to print, you may have already missed the boat on a couple of prime live music opportunities. The first of those is close to selling out and for those with tickets, it will surely be an unforgettable Hump Day as Akron/Family.

Its that special time of year when love in the air so this weekend, be sure to share your VD with someone you love. Until then, share your discretionary dollars with some hardworking bands..

As we eagerly await for Tim Tebow to hold his superior morals over our head this Super Bowl Sunday, our wonderful, vibrant Triad music scene has so much to offer in the interim..

Without Coco to occupy your evenings any longer (at least for the time being), you can only cross your fingers and hope to find someone else to play covers of "Free Bird" for you. You won't hear it at a concert by the United States Marine Corps.

This week's concert agenda opens with an intriguing performance at the War Memorial Auditorium.

This week's music lineup starts with an exclusive performance by country star Gretchen Wilson.