It can be difficult to keep track of the various rock ’n’ roll projects that singer, guitarist and bassist Geoff Palmer—known in some circles as Geoff Useless—has a hand in. Palmer will celebrate his birthday with a CD release show for one of those projects, the band of Portland-based rocker Kurt Baker.

The official New Hampshire release show for Baker’s latest album, “Rockin’ for a Living,” will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at The Red Door in Portsmouth. The show will also feature another one of Palmer’s bands, The Connection, which recently released a limited edition Christmas single on vinyl, along with Portland-based musician Kris Rodgers, who has a new album of his own.

Fresh off a tour of Europe, Baker’s band offers a high-energy brand of punk-infused power pop and vintage rock informed by acts ranging from The Kinks to The Ramones. The Connection features a similarly retro approach to modern rock. Palmer has also been a member of punk bands like The Guts, The Queers, The Trailer Sluts and others.

The show begins at 7 p.m. at The Red Door, 107 State St., Portsmouth, 603-373-6827. The cover charge is $6.