Catchy, violin laced reggae/rock out of Providence, Rhode Island, the band Zox was spawned at the intellectual hub of Brown University at the end of the 1990s. A smart, post-millenial band with an egalitarian spiirit, their charm lies in a certain incongruity. Taking its name from drummer John Zox, the group poses two disparate frontmen—the tattoo covered Spencer Swain (violin) vs. the straight-laced Eli Miller (guitar/vocals)—rounded out by stalwart bassist Dan Edinburgh. This eclectic foursome has a cultish internet following that manifests itself at Zox’s not to be missed live shows, where the dance music makes you think with surprisingly intelligent lyrics. Recently signed to SideOneDummy Records, Zox is just out with their third album, Line In the Sand. On tour to promote it, the band comes to Mohawk Place on Wednesday (Feb. 27), with local support from the Common Kings.