The movie "Playing For Change" featured street musicians from around the globe and showed how the world is connected through music. The film became an international phenomenon and a second movie is in the works.

That's why musicians from the film have been brought together to form the Playing For Change Band. Friday night, this amazing lineup from Ghana, Senegal, the Netherlands, the Congo and the U.S. plays the Boulder Theater.

If you go

Who: Playing For Change Band

When: 8 p.m. Friday

Where: Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St.

Cost: $36-$41

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Clarence Bekker is a street musician from Barcelona, Spain. The artist was featured in the "Playing For Change" movie and now he's part of the Playing For Change Band.

Bekker and his bandmates are ready to bring the film's music and message to Colorado.

"It's a whole different ballgame touring the world with this band," Bekker said. "There was a definite power to the movie, as it showed how people in different countries and backgrounds could bring across a message of how powerful music can be.

"We'll be bringing a very lively stage show to Boulder. If you feel down, this music will make you happy. We want people to have a good time, as we take you on a little trip to different countries."

"Playing for Change" fans will be able to contribute to the film's foundation at the concert. A portion of the ticket receipts will go towards building schools in economically challenged countries.

Pomegranates

The Pomegranates really rocked their CMJ showcase last month. Spin magazine was impressed and voted the band one of the 30 best artists at the event.

Fusing indie rock and pop tunes, The Pomegranates are earning a reputation for their artsy kaleidoscope of sounds. Sunday, the up-and-coming band hits Denver's hi-dive.

"We wanted the Pomegranates to have an original vision," vocalist/guitarist Joey Cook said. "We all like the Talking Heads, Brian Eno and shoegaze sounds -- and nosier stuff, too.

"We put together shoegazer and psychedelic elements, and we gave the songwriting a good structure. That way, the music has grainy and dreamy qualities. That's the kind of things we love."

The Pomegranates are touring with their latest CD, One Of Us, and the band plans a pretty lively show for Denver.

"Our live shows tend to be more raucous," Cook said. "We're focusing on playing more of the new songs, and there are lots of highs and lows in all the right places at our shows."

Conscious Alliance

Conscious Alliance is based out of Boulder and the organization has built a reputation for feeding people in need. The local group has helped out during Hurricane Katrina, brought food to Indian reservations and aided local food pantries.

Saturday, the Conscious Alliance Benefit Concert and Art Show will be held at the University of Colorado's Glenn Miller Ballroom. The event's being held in conjunction with the Colorado Bioneers conference.

The show will feature sets by Zivanai Masango and Pachedu with Jus Goodie. The suggested $8 to $10 donation will go to help Conscious Alliance.

Justin Goodman fronts Jus Goodie, and his band is looking forward to playing the benefit.

"Conscious Alliance helps food drives around the country, so we're excited to be part of this event," Goodman said. "The event is for a good cause. Since it's on campus, it will incorporate the college kids to get involved and take action.

"Jus Goodie plays reggae-based music that has a lot of R&B and soul. It's a hybrid of sounds that combines authentic roots reggae, R&B and hip-hop."

Wendy Kale's Club Notes run every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in the Colorado Daily.