Local live: Two big shows at the Paramount

Nick Carter

Dedicating the rest of the tour to his late sister, Leslie.

WHEN | WHERE 8 tonight, the Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

INFO $29.50-$50; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com

Southside Johnny

and the Asbury Jukes

Johnny said last week that Bruce Springsteen borrowed his sax players.

WHEN | WHERE 8 p.m. Friday, the Paramount

INFO $25-

$49.50

Vance Gilbert

Funny and folkie. With Marci Geller.

WHEN | WHERE 2 p.m. Sunday, University Café, Stony Brook

University

INFO $22 until tomorrow, $27 at door; 631-632-1093, shopsbu.com

Me Talk Pretty

These kids must be good if they invoke David Sedaris.

WHEN | WHERE 6 p.m. Monday, Ollie's Point, 140 Merrick Rd., Amityville

INFO $15; 631-264-7712, clubloaded.com