Report to Machines with Magnets and revel in the loudness on FRIDAY (the 9th) with San Fran's OXBOW (their only New England appearance), as well as local guests TINSEL TEETH and WHORE PAINT; a well-spent $10 cover, call 401.475.2655. Also on Friday, DOPAPOD and SAUCE (led by singer Chelsy Lau) visit the Spot Underground (401.383.7133); and one of the best live bands in RI, THE DIEPODS, play a hometown set at Billy Goode's in Newport (401.848.5013). Start your SATURDAY (the 10th) at the Li'l Rhody RibFest at Slater Park. The BBQ throwdown will feature live performances from the DUKE ROBILLARD BAND (celebrating their new release, Low Down & Tore Up), the TIM TAYLOR BLUES BAND, FOREVER YOUNG, and many more; admission is $10 (kids under 13 free), call 401.724.5200 or visit pawtucketartsfestival.org for details. One year in the books (already?!) for our friends at the Met, and they've lined up quite the birthday bash weekend: on Friday it's THE AGENTS and THE RAVERS, and on Saturday, YO LA TENGO finally return to RI ("Autumn Sweater," please); call 401.729.1005 for info on both shows. On SUNDAY (the 11th), check out punk-ska cats OC45 with indie-folk locals PLESIOSAUR at AS220, dial 401.831.9327. TUESDAY (the 13th) marks the kickoff of "THE BRIDGE" at PVD Social Club (formerly Jerky's), a new weekly hip-hop open mic/local showcase hosted by CR THE BEAST and 2011 Best Music Poll rap champ CHACHI CARVALHO, along with local wordsmith phenoms like JAHPAN and many more. Open mic starts at 10 pm, so get there early for signups (18+), call 401.454.7177. Ahead to next THURSDAY (the 15th), catch acclaimed Boston quartet THE WANDAS at Newport Blues Cafe ($5 cover, 401.846.5510). The 2010 'BRU Rock Hunt victors scored some nice press from USA Today and Guitar World magazine, which has already listed their self-titled disc as one of the 50 Best Albums of 2011 (they must have have really early deadlines at GW).
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- The 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists, Pt. 1
Torn heartstrings may trump torn guitar strings at this year's WBRU Rock Hunt, which kicks off this weekend when the first six acts take the stage (the remain-ing six will square off next weekend), all vying for a nice pack of prizes as well as coveted radio airplay.
- The 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists, pt. 2
Round One of the 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finals is in the books, following a runaway victory in Newport and a narrow escape at the Spot Underground last weekend. Six more locally-culled artists will have at it this weekend, vying for the final two spots in the final four, which will take place at the Met on April 8.
- Slip sliding away with Last One Out
Damn you, Last One Out. Having revisited their early-'11 EP Double Whammy (free download at lastoneout.bandcamp.com ), the breezy and bouncy alt/piano-pop hooks have once again thumbtacked themselves to my cortex.
- From Joe to Jesse
Hip-hop heads should get over to the Sunset Bar & Grille in North Provy on FRIDAY (the 23rd), when DIRTYDURDIE (look up their latest mixtape, Rhymanese Diner ) host a 21+ party with DJs Kellan and D-Napp spinning all night, call 401.726.8889.
- Photos: Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents at TT's
Photos from Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents at TT's
- Interview: The Wippets
One chance encounter during a trip to New Orleans back in 2003 illuminated the bulb for the Wippets' Matt Martin and Tony Depoto, two East Bay musicians seeking inspiration during the annual Jazzfest.
- From solid to standout
Maybe the most surprising thing about Portland indie band Brenda’s set at the Wilco-curated Solid Sound Festival on the Mass MoCA campus in North Adams, Massachusetts, on Saturday was that people were actually there to see it. Lots of them.
- Live Review: Big Blood + Human Adult Band + Jim Vreeland | Sep 5 at the Apohadion
Without introduction or ceremony, a contained, violent dialogue erupted between one flanneled man and his guitar.
- Photos: Cambridge Carnival International | September 12, 2010
Crowds enjoy multicultural crafts and music at the 18th annual Cambridge Carnival International at Kendall Square on September 12, 2010.
- Rocktober! Lolita Black is back in action! And more!!
Last call for BIG RUSH and CHRIS DA GREAT headlining a rap bill at AS220 on THURSDAY (the 30th), followed by the highly-anticipated return of LOLITA BLACK (welcome new vocalist Scarlett Delgado) with Sweden’s SUMA , NYC’s UNEARTHLY TRANCE , and SIN OF ANGELS on FRIDAY (the 1st ).
- Photos: Roger Waters performing ''The Wall'' live at TD Garden
Roger Waters performs The Wall live at the TD Garden on October 3, 2010.
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