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August 24, 2011|By June Wulff, Globe Staff

PICK OF THE DAY Some things old, some new What do Sherwin-Williams, Sears,… (Chris Barany )

PICK OF THE DAY

Some things old, some new What do Sherwin-Williams, Sears, and Southern Comfort have in common besides the letter ‘‘S’’? Each has used the music of Joe Pernice in its TV ads. The Massachusetts native who defected to Toronto also provided music for ‘‘Six Feet Under,’’ ‘‘The Gilmore Girls,’’ and the film ‘‘Fever Pitch.’’ Pernice is in town to perform from his catalog and preview new material from the upcoming Pernice Brothers release. Aug. 25 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $10, $12 day of show (separate admission). Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 617-547-0759. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/186428

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Playing the slots Mozart drew the top ones for tonight’s Boston Landmarks Orchestra concert with five pieces on the program, while Handel is represented with one: Suite in D major for trumpet. Christopher Wilkins conducts the orchestra and member soloists. 7 p.m. (rain location is John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Boston). Free. DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade, Boston. 617-987-2000. www.landmarksorchestra.org

Pub-a-thon There’s plenty of water in Salem, and plenty of watering holes. Luke O’Neil, author, cocktail writer, and Globe correspondent, will help you navigate tonight’s Pub Crawl of Pickering Wharf, which shoves off from and returns to 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar. 5-8 p.m. No cover (food provided, cash bar; RSVP to: salempubcrawl@gmail.com). 21+. 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, 62 Wharf St., Salem. 978-744-0062. www.62restaurant.com/events63.html

JP’s jumpin’ Bring a blanket or chair and your dancin’ feet to Sounds of the Garden, where Deborah and Giovanni Rocha will perform Brazilian-inspired original tunes plus samba and bossa nova standards. 6:30 p.m. Free. Southwest Corridor Community Farm, 57 Lamartine St., Jamaica Plain. 617-542-7696. www.bostonnatural.org

A tall order Blues, bluegrass, and alternative country get the royal treatment from the Chicago-based Americana band Sarah & The Tall Boys. Sarah fronts the band with vocals and rhythm guitar. Wonder how they got their name? 8 p.m. No cover (reservations recommended for dining during the show). Smoken’ Joe’s Barbeque and Blues, 351 Washington St., Brighton. 617-254-5227. www.smokenjoesbbq.com

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