There’s a rare Monday show at Java & Jams tonight: The splendid Packway Handle Band out of Athens, Ga., will be doing their string thing starting at 8 p.m. Cover is $5.

You can check out their sound on the band’s website: www.packwayhandle.com

The BBC Scotland Music Player also has video of a terrific live set here

Java & Jams is located at 321 20th St. North in downtown Birmingham. Call 321-JAVA (5282) for more info.