Four girls and one dude, Chic Gamine is a wicked, witty update on the quintessential ’60s girl group. The Canadian (Winnipeg and Montreal) combo first got together in 2007, as Ariane Jean, Andrina Turenne and Annick Bremault brought in drummer Sacha Daoud and singer Alexa Dirks to create this intriguing configuration. Since then, the group has opened for Smokey Robinson, toured with Marc Broussard, played the Vancouver Olympics and earned two Juno (Canadian Grammy) nominations.
The music, featuring just vocals and drums, sounds wonderfully retro, from the early ’60s ooh, ooh, ohh of “Closer” or “Days and Days.” And there is certainly no need for more than these sweet, wicked and witty sounds.

Opening are regional favorites Olivia Quillo (who dropped out of college to pursue songwriting) and Maryleigh Roohan (Metroland’s best female songwriter 2012), who both play in the band Babe City.

— David Malachowski

Chic Gamine, 9 p.m., Red Square, 388 Broadway, Albany, $12, 465-0444 http://www.redsquarealbany.com

And, check it out, concert promoter Greg Bell is offering a money-back guarantee:

The summer season of entertainment at the Empire State Plaza begins Wednesday night with a concert featuring the Zombies (with opening act Et Tu Bruce).

One thing that is new this year, besides the higher number of acts than last year, is the policy on what can be brought onto the Empire State Plaza grounds.

People will not be allowed to bring in their own alcoholic beverages, coolers or glass containers, the Office of General Services has announced in an email interview. Visitors should also be prepared that any bags, containers or packages will be subject to search. On a further note, animals and pets are not allowed, unless the animal is an ADA-defined service animal.

Vendors will be on the plaza selling food and alcohol.

If you go

The Zombies With Et Tu Bruce

When: 5 p.m. Wednesday

Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany

Admission: Free

Info: 877-659-4377; http://www.ogs.ny.gov

Concert promoter Step Up Presents has announced that “due to unexpected illness,” Social Distortion is cancelling tonight’s concert at Upstate Concert Hall.

Refunds will be available at point of purchase.

For more information, visit the Upstate Concert Hall website.