Derrick Carter: The house DJ found fame in the ‘90s by mixing his respect for the club classics with contemporary beats, an approach he revisits on his latest album, “Fabric 56” (Fabric), 10 p.m. Saturday at Smart Bar, 3730 N. Clark St., $10 (before midnight, $15 after); etix.com.
Skysaw: Former Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin resurfaces with a new band named after a Brian Eno song; the songwriting blends melodies with the distinct flair of ‘70s British progressive rock, 9 p.m. Saturday at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., $13 and $15; etix.com.
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