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From Roomful of Blues to Gut Bucket

By CHRIS CONTI | August 9, 2012

A full seven days of action on the live circuit! No excuses — get out there. Beach-bound on FRIDAY (the 10th)? WORLD PREMIERE funks up the Newport Blues Cafe (401.841.5510), while THE AGENTS (2012 Best Music Poll champs!) and FUNKWAGON hit the Ocean Mist; call 401.782.3740 for details. Quality shows all over the place on SATURDAY (the 11th): Latin-funk pros SANTA MAMBA return to the Spot Underground ($5, 401.383.7133); BEBEREQUIN and JAKE HALLER & THE SILENT TREATMENT visit the Sandywoods Center for the Arts in Tiverton (401.241.7349); THE COMPLAINTS hit the Whiskey Republic (401.588.5158), and Peter Griffin's buds — STEVE SMITH & THE NAKEDS — play the Narragansett Café (401.423.2150). And don't forget ROOMFUL OF BLUES performing two sets at Chan's in Woonsocket on Saturday (401.765.1900). On SUNDAY (the 12th), an extra-special edition of the RI Legends Jam at the Met features MARK CUTLER & FRIENDS starting around 4 pm with no cover; dial 401.729.1005 for the full scoop. On MONDAY (the 13th), ABLE THOUGHT and Newport's THREE POINTS OF MADNESS play a freebie at the Apartment (21+, 401.228.7222). On TUESDAY (the 14th), kick back with the jazzy jams provided by THE MANGO TRIO at Roots Café from 7-10 pm (no cover, 401.272.7422), while COYOTE CAMPUS and locals RAVI SHAVI hit the Bucket for a free show at the News Café (all-ages, 401.728.6475). WEDNESDAY (the 15th) is Metal Night at Dusk (21+, 401.714.0444) featuring three bands for $3; catch GUT BUCKET with DRIVE-BY BUKKAKE (oh Jesus) and BITCHSLICER. And next THURSDAY (the 16th), the excellent DENVER BOOT will headline at Fête with guests DRIFTWOOD and HANNAH DEVINE (401.383.1112).

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Last call for HEMLOK and OCTOPUS TRIANGLE down at Dusk (401.714.0444) on THURSDAY (the 10th), leading us into a great weekend on the live circuit.
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This week, THE SPOT UNDERGROUND is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a parade of great acts, including POSI-VIBES (6.28), VIRAL SOUND (6.29), and BROTHER JOSCEPHUS & THE LOVE REVIVAL REVOLUTION ORCHESTRA (6.30), a 12-piece roof-raiser from New Orleans.
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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.
Bowled over
Last call for Downcity action THURSDAY (the 2nd) with ERIC BLOOM performing at Sidebar Bistro (401.421.7200), while DJ DOX ELLIS spins upstairs at the Salon (pickle back shots! 401.865.6330).
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Kick off the weekend THURSDAY (the 17th) with a recession-friendly evening with local legend MARK CUTLER & FRIENDS at the Greenwich Hotel (401.884.4200), 21+ and no cover.
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Bang your head ...
Last call to catch legendary German thrash-metal trio DESTRUCTION (celebrating 30 years in the headbanging biz) invading the Met with VITAL REMAINS , WARBINGER , and PATHOLOGY ; doors at 6 pm and tickets are $20; call 401.729.1005.
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Last call for 'BRU Rock Hunt finalists LAST ONE OUT at Ri Ra (401.272.1953) on THURSDAY (the 2nd).
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Action all over on FRIDAY (the 10th) includes: THE BARR BROTHERS (2/3 of the Slip) along with BOO CITY at Firehouse 13 ($12, 401.270.1801).
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Last call for AS220's CRISS CROSS ORCHESTRA closing out the 2011 Burnside Park concert series on THURSDAY (the 25th).
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On FRIDAY (the 7th) Firehouse 13 hosts a big screamo lineup featuring A FAYLENE SKY, THE BUNNY THE BEAR, SURROUNDED BY MONSTERS, SCRIPTURES, and many more; tix are $12 at the door and the show starts at 6 pm, call 401.270.1801.
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