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Jim Weider performs "Percolator"

Back in the 1960s and ’70s, the concept of the supergroup came to prominence and set the standard for established individual musical stars to join creative forces. For his new album, PERCoLATor (Moon Haw Records), guitarist extraordinaire Jim Weider has recruited some heavy friends to perform his clutch of tunes. For this groove-infused, instrumental recording, Weider incorporated the talents of famed bass player Tony Levin (of Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and John Lennon), organ player John Medeski (of Medeski, Martin & Wood) and guitarist Sid McGinnis (of the “Late Show’s” CBS Orchestra). It’s not like he needed any help. Weider’s prowess on the Fender Telecaster is well known to music lovers who have followed the musician’s work with such famed acts as The Band (with whom Weider performed from 1985 to 2000), Mavis Staples and many others. With those artists, as well as his own Jim Weider Band, the guitarist exhibited a virtuosic mastery of blues, jazz and rock. For his performance at The Town Ballroom on Saturday, Weider is joined by Levin on bass, drummer Randy Ciarlante, guitarist Jesse Gress and percussionist Carlos Valdez.

Saturday, December 10 at 8pm. Town Ballroom, 681 Main St. (852-3900). $19-$22.