Taking Back Sunday plays House of Blues

They've made a career out of attempting to prove that emo dudes aren't a bunch of bed-wetting pantywaists. Have Taking Back Sunday demonstrated that bands of their ilk can have both feelings and cojones? Well, your teen sister would probably think so, as this has long been one of her favorite groups. And on this tour, they're performing with the lineup from their much-heralded 2002 debut "Tell All Your Friends." Geesh, we can hear your girlish squeals of anticipation all the way over here. See Taking Back Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $32.50 in advance, $35 day of show; call 632-7600.

-- By JASON BRACELIN