Thursday, October 20
Shellac is the brutal and brilliant “minimalist rock” trio formed in the early ’90s by legendary indie producer and guitarist Steve Albini, drummer Todd Trainer, and ex-Volcano Suns bassist Bob Weston. They play SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland) with Georgian post-punker Shannon Wright opening at 8:30 p.m. Tix: $15 (18+). 828-5600. space538.org.