The official record release party for Twins’ new album, “Square America,” takes place at Vaudeville Mews on Friday, July 22 at 9:30 p.m. Check this issue for a review, then go buy the album.

The Sixth Avenue Corridor is hosting a multi-band, Jazz in July show on Saturday, July 23 featuring Parranderos Latin Combo, Backstage Boogie, The Tighten Up and Tina Haase Findlay with Diva & The Deacons. The event starts at 3 p.m. and takes place at Sixth and College streets.

Shenandoah is set to perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on July 22 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased in person at the Hoyt Sherman Place Box Office, charged by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Your Pick o’ the Week this week is the 515 Alive Music Festival at Western Gateway Park July 22-23. Featuring more than 100 acts, the festival is going to be the biggest, wildest chance to shake your booty all year. Check out www.515alive.com for ticket info and details. Mahalo. CV

Chad Taylor is an award-winning news journalist and music writer from Des Moines who would love to take his talents abroad if the rent were not so much more affordable in Des Moines.