Abe Vigoda

Thu., July 16, 6:30 p.m., $10, all ages, with Talbot Tagora, The Barbary, 951 N. Frankford Ave., 866-468-7619, r5productions.com

by Molly Eichel

rock/pop

Abe Vigoda the guy is a sour-faced character actor, best known for playing Tessio in The Godfather. Abe Vigoda the band is an L.A.-based pop outfit steeped in skuzz. Continuing their trend of upbeat rhythms and echoey vocals, their 2008 album Skeleton was one of the best of the year, and their new EP Reviver (Post Present Medium) bodes well for future output. It's just like Pacino said: It's a smart move. Tessio was always smarter.