In 2006, the music world suffered the loss of Pink Floyd founder and notorious recluse Syd Barrett. Formed in 1965, Pink Floyd released their classic debut psychedelic album, Piper at the Gates of Dawn, in 1967. Kicked out of the band shortly before the release of their second album due to unpredicatable and erratic behavior, Barrett retreated and recorded two albums, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, at the turn of the decade. Both are quirky yet beautiful recordings that influence musicians to this day. Soon after, however, Barrett retreated once again, this time for good. He spent the rest of his years living quietly with his mother, never to be heard from again. His music is not forgotten though—on Saturday, the Mohawk Place presents the fourth annual Syd Barrett Tribute Show. It features both acoustic and electric sets from bands made up of local musicians, including an all-star finale of Piper’s “Interstellar Overdrive.”

Saturday, January 6 at 10pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E, Mohawk Street

(855-3931, mohawkplace.com). FREE.