“Frank’s Picks” is a monthly music column in which music journalist, author and radio producer Frank Matheis helps readers, through his personal recommendations, to find their way through the many concerts and performances that take place in Westchester County.

When all of the holiday hoopla is over, after the new year rings in, most people have had enough of celebrations and festivities. January is a month of slowing the pace, resting and hunkering down in the cold. It’s typically not a high point for entertainment and going out. The concert calendar is consequently trimming down a bit and that’s why it may be a good time for a special edition of Frank’s Picks. This month, I will go beyond only telling you what is happening in Westchester and I will also point out where to hear good music outside of the County in nearby venues. We will also look ahead and give you a heads up about some future shows for which tickets are likely to sell out, so that you can act now to get your seats.