ROCK

J Mascis
Whelan's Dublin, 8pm, €25
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Joseph Mascis, former member of jangly rock legends Dinosaur Jr, is a renowned pre-grunge guitarist whose trademark is monoloithic riffs. Mascis has lately softened his approach, turning in sweet singer-songwriter albums such as 2011's Several Shades of Why. However, there will be more than a few audience members here waiting for him to unleash those heavyweight chops.