Useless Cans are a beautiful and fun – "funiful" – Django-esque, swing-folk-punk outfit from the Albany area, where there aren't a lot of Django-esque, swing-folk-punk outfits running about. The sound is quirky and endearing, summoning 1920's jazz as if around a campfire. Just ask Matilda: it's perfect for waltzing with your loved one, or the next one in line.

Useless Cans, along with Aaron Welcher and Emma Halloran, play Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m. at Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. $5. 232-3230. abilenebarandlounge.com; uselesscans.com.