Big Stone IV is putting on a free show to celebrate its 25th anniversary at the Wescott. The Central and Northern NY natives formed in NYC playing many energetic shows at showcase nightclubs in Manhattan and releasing a full-length CD in the early 2000s. The band's well-crafted melodic tunes feature the creative guitar riffs and tasty leads of Matt Salisbruy, the heavy, driving, stylistic bass playing of Dan Damon, and tight rhythm making of Bernie Blonski. Original singer and lyricist Darren Dixon is no longer with us, may he R.I.P. The band's sound takes influences from heavy rock sprinkling in a little soul, funk and pop. The members have also been heavily involved in many other projects over the years. The 25th-anniversary show got its feet off the ground when the band reunited last year to work on some new original music that has just been released under the title "After a Score" by Big Stone IV. Johnny Goodsongs and Hairshirt will open with some acoustic covers and original music.