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The indie rock band Camper Van Beethoven, formed in 1983, has influenced a number of modern rock stars with its merging of punk, folk, ska and world music.
The indie rock band Camper Van Beethoven, formed in 1983, has influenced a number of modern rock stars with its merging of punk, folk, ska and world music. (By Sana Olsson)
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Cracker has finished tracking songs for a studio album due this year. Word from the band's public relations contact is that it will be a more hard-rocking disc "with a bit of punk rock snarl in a Clash-like vein."

The contact also said, "I don't believe CVB dips into either Cracker or solo material during their live shows, but you never know when they'll break into a great Pink Floyd, Kinks or other cover song." Noted for a nearly note-perfect version of Pink Floyd's "Interstellar Overdrive," Camper Van Beethoven promises one thing: brash, unpredictable, eclectic rock fun.

-- MARIANNE MEYER

The State Theatre is at 220 N. Washington St. in Falls Church. General admission is $20, through the box office or at http://www.thestatetheatre.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. Food and a full bar are available. The venue phone is 703-237-0300.

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