An intriguing rock equation

The fact that the Mathematicians are playing with a bunch of math-rock bands adds up to a rather intriguing equation.

In the New York-based Mathematicians you have a self-contained sweat fest, driven by nerdy electro-dance punk.

Meanwhile, Belt of Vapor and Cy rus Fell Down – local bands supporting the bill – present serious challenges to the dance floor with time-skipping music that can truly be counted as math-rock.

With undertones of synthy hip-hop and lyrics about disobedient robots, Mathematicians’ sound may not be as complex, but the sum of its parts has multiple dimensions that have made the trio a must-see in its endless quest to release a calculated fury across the nation.

Mathematicians – keyboardist/singer Dewi Decimal, bassist/singer Pete Pythagoras, and drummer/singer Albert Gorithmn IV – came together primarily united by the theories behind their musical experimentation. After the release of its 2004 full-length debut, “Level One,” the band went on its first national tour and made new discoveries about their ability to conquer audiences with geek chic.

The next year, Mathematicians set out to tour the country non-stop, this time equipped with protective eyewear, lab coats, and a homemade lighting rig. The delicate art of being cool nerds had been mastered.

Writing synthetic anthems about love and logic, Mathematicians shtick catch chuckles between steps with song titles like “Binary Girl,” “Subtract My Life,” and “Hypotenuse of Love.”

Join the arithmetic movement when Mathematicians return tonight at 7 p.m. to Empyrean Coffee House, 154 S. Madison St., with Belt of Vapor, Cyrus Fell Down and Meteorites Attack. Cover is $8 for the all-ages show.

Boot Camp’s best

One of hip-hop supergroup Boot Camp Clik’s highest ranking officers is coming through to do battle in microphone combat.

And Sean Price has survived many battles in his twelve-year tour of duty in indie-hip-hop.

The self-proclaimed “ODB of the BCC,” Price is one of Duck Down Records’ most powerful weapons. Price, aka the Ruckus from Heltah Skeltah, has split mikes with the likes of 9th Wonder, Busta Rhymes and Method Man, while shining as one of the chosen few on Boot Camp Clik’s venerable roster.

But after years of batting cleanup on group efforts, collaborations and duets, Price’s priceless flow has become more radiant as he has released two solo missions, 2005’s “Monkey Barz,” and last year’s “Jesus Price Supastar.”

An ignorant genius of rap in any configuration, you can always rely on Price to “pull out the thing and flame on like clobberin’ time.”

See one of Brooklyn’s finest when Sean Price in an all-ages show Saturday at 6 p.m. to The Blvd., 333 W. Spokane Falls Blvd., on tour with Ill Bill, supported by locals Knothead and Kagah. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, available through TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com, (509) 325-SEAT.

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