THESE DAYS, it seems like everything is a fusion. For example, such-and-such band is a blend of electro-pop and bagpipe opera. Or something. On the other hand, there is Eli "Paperboy" Reed and the True Loves.
This group is straight-up late '60s/early '70s soul, with zero indication that they are making music in 2008. Reed's got the voice to pull it off. So, for some old-sounding newbies, head to DC9 tonight.
» DC9, 1940 9th St. NW; 9 p.m., $8-$10; 202-483-5000.