SAGE FRANCIS, THE METERMAIDS, SADISTIK (Roseland, 8 NW 6th) Last October, limber-tongued emcee Sage Francis brought a tear to many a backpacker's eye when he announced he was hanging up the mic and quitting touring. Thankfully Francis came to his senses, because the longstanding rhymer has established an inspiring career from his intense live sets. No need to quit the game when you are running it. EAC
