ARIES (March 21st-April 19th): Things look different to you this month. Your sometimes bloodshot eyes feel as if they were just treated with some refrigerated Clear Eyes...aaaaaaahhh. You look up and see the three-piece Northwest band Ponticello playing, and you know why things are a bit different for you this month. Instead of a ragin' guitar or a jazzy groove, these guys have some great violin, bass, and drum jams that vary from bluegrass to down right trance-tastic. Grab a friend and enjoy the show!

TAURUS (April 20th-May 20th): You are kind of lonely this month as friends seemed to have left the area or just aren't down with the live music thing as much as they used to be. Cheer up and hang with your uncle..Uncle Sammy that is! With instrumental grooves and cerebral jams these guys are sure to become a close musical companion of yours. Watch out for a stony sleepiness that could zap your energy near the end of the month, though.

GEMINI (May 21st-June 20th): You've traded so many discs this month that you feel like some sort of human dubbing machine. But with so much great music out there it would be a shame not to spread it as much as possible. You may need to take a break and reinvigorate your energy supplies by taking in a Bisco show. These Disco Biscuit guys always seem to be bouncing off the walls and you leap at the chance to get charged right along with them.

CANCER (June 21st-July 22nd): You feel sassy this month which just may mean that Spring is here and you need to find some good lovin'! The warm sun makes you want to frolic with some kind soul of the opposite sex. A good place to hang with lots of nice folks and maybe meet that someone special is on String Cheese tour. The Cheese always puts on a show filled with good times and fun tunes. Bringing two hula-hoops might not be a bad idea since the romance vibe is so strong with you.

LEO (July 23rd-August23rd): After the head-spinning psychedelic journey that was last month, you are ready for something mellow. A few evenings of chillin' at home with some tunes and a couple of rips from the glass bing won't kill you. I know you are in a never-ending search for the live show, though. Try taking in a show by the Steve Kimock Band. His floaty and winding guitar solos may be just the musical comforting you need right now.

VIRGO (August 24th-September 23rd): You have been jamming like crazy for the last couple months. You're happy about the fact that your guitar is finally all set up with new strings and lower action..you finally cleaned that grubby sucker, too. With things going so well for you, how could you not check out a show from Karl Denson and MMW who are touring together this month? This pairing provides musical possibilities as endless as your streak of good luck!

LIBRA (September 24th-October 23rd): After a few back to back roadtrips to see consecutive shows from your favorite band, you may feel a bit ragged and rundown. You may even get what Frank Zappa used to call "Stinkfoot." After the run you need to get home, get some rest, and clean up. Just as you get it together, Little Feat comes to town which causes you to go out and work up a brand new sweat by moving your feet to their rockin' sounds. No rest for the jam fan.

SCORPIO (October 24th-November 21st): Things were groove-a-delic for you until very recently. Then your good brah accidentally spilled his entire bottle of patchouli oil all over your car causing it to reek for weeks. Luckily you had a cold and couldn't smell for most of the time anyway, blessed Scorpio. As luck would have it, Boston's own Jiggle is in your town, too! Everything falls into place as you enjoy a night of serious jams.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22nd-December 21st): You appreciate all things rare and beautiful this month. You smile and remember the time you got to see King Crimson play one of their rare live gigs. Their twisted and high-energy version of a rock concert had you scratching your head and yearning for more. You may have cravings for things like tasty munchies this month, too. You find that you are able to use your inner power to fend off negative energy.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd-January 20th): Always gotta be the expert on everything, don't you? You're the kind that knows all the facts, stats, and dates concerning all of your favorite bands. Well, that's just the way you are, I guess. Because of your desire for things associated only with superiority and excellence, you'll be happy to know that Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal will play near you soon. Mike's incomparable drumming skill and style is second to none and you enthusiastically groove the night away with his killer all-star band.

AQUARIUS (January 21st-February 18th): While work or school has had you running around frantically like a hippy at an acid test, you also need to throw some groove time into the mix. Slow it down and take the time to stop and smell the skull and roses. One band that has the ability to keep it cool and mellow or work things up into a heavy jam is San Francisco's own Vinyl. If you don't feel refreshed and satisfied after one of their shows you must be a Ratt fan or something.

PISCES (February 19th-March 20th): The frantic pace and chaos of your life is a bit overwhelming for you right now, Pisces. Try to keep up by recharging the batteries at a Sound Tribe Sector Nine show. The rhythms and sounds they produce resonate strongly with you and give you inspiration. You feel like you could go out there and take over the world! Don't worry, you come down from your power trip soon enough and everything is super groovy.