Jr.: NASCAR Nation gets a little thrown when this basement recording project from Detroit roars into view. On his past two recordings, "Sugarcoating" and the "Fall Like Rain" EP, he returns to his folk roots with songs exploring the nation's spiritual malaise. 8 p.m. Saturday. $27. Singer/songwriter Atkins reteamed with producer Tore Johannson, with whom she partnered on her outstanding debut, 2007's "Neptune City," to create her acclaimed new album "Slow Phaser."