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Will the Refrigerators double their gigs in 2007 when the Burners U.K. go on hiatus for an indeterminate period of time? Not to say the two bands are identical, but the horn-laden good time party rockers have set lists, musical influences, past and present band members and rabid fans in common. See how much so when all the members team up for the "Fire 'N Ice" concert at Northern Lights in Clifton Park on Saturday, Dec. 9. And take notice, too, of all the differences when they each perform solo sets and then come together for a big band blowout.

Add food to admission WEQX holds its annual "Non-Conformal Ball" at Revolution Hall in Troy on Saturday, Dec. 16. The admission price goes beyond mere dollars; you are asked to also bring two cans of nonperishable food to help feed the needy during the holidays. Here's hoping they are providing the treadmills because no matter what your appreciation level for the infectious power pop of headliner OK GO , you know you will be greatly disappointed if they don't perform "Here It Goes Again" just like the Internet phenomenon video. Also performing - with what electronic exercise equipment we know not - are As Fast As , Bangkok 5 and Pilot Speed .

Also at Revolution Hall, the Benevento/Russo Duo close out the year with a New Year's Eve show. The jazz-rock twosome are favorites of the jam crowd so expect the song they are playing at midnight to take you well, well into 2007. And all with no guitars or basses, although they may sneak one in here and there.

- C.J. Lais Jr.

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THE BURNERS U.K. (top) and THE REFRIGERATORS , Dec. 9, Northern Lights SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, Jan. 26, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall