Calendar for the week

"David Levinthal: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls": See Thursday.
Phoenix Firebirds: See Saturday.

wednesday
april 16
The Bad Livers: If Leftover Salmon straddles the line between bluegrass tradition and heresy (see Saturday), this psychotic Texas threesome--featuring former Killbilly members Danny Barnes and Mark Rubin and their compatriot Ralph White--slams the wheel hard to the left, sending purism careening through the windshield. The Livers play nonhits like "Shot at a Bird, Hit Me a Stump," "Puke Grub," etc., on Wednesday, April 16, at the Rhythm Room, 1019 East Indian School. Ned Beatty and the Inbreds open at 9 p.m. The cover is $6. For details call 265-4842.

Isaac Green and the Skalars: Saucy, old-school ska from St. Louis. The Newmans, and Kongo Shock share the bill. The all-ages show starts at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Boston's, 910 North McClintock in Tempe. Call 921-7343.

"David Levinthal: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls": See Thursday.