On THURSDAY (the 20th), Westerly's finest blues-roots crew THE HOOLIOS play a hometown gig at the revamped and renowned Knickerbocker, and have locked up the third Thursday of every month through '09 (401.596.4225). A pair of Thursday freebies includes Anthony Loffredio's smoldering folk ensemble BARN BURNING at Nick-a-Nee's (401.861.7290), and MARK CUTLER at the Greenwich Hotel; always 21+ and never a cover, call 401.884.4200. There's a reason why ROUTE .44 took Best Album honors in this year's Best Music Poll; catch Ian Lacombe and Co. at the Blackstone with special guests GRAND ARMY and Albany, NY duo SIRSY on FRIDAY (the 21st). Assorted ruckus around town on SATURDAY (the 22nd) includes an all-ages, all-psychobilly lineup led by TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 at Blaze's Billiards (401.615.7677) in "downtown" West Warwick, with THE JERKTONES, THE EGOS, and BLANK(LY). National outlets are saluting ATL garage-rock quartet HOWLIES and their new album Trippin' with Howlies; check 'em out at AS220 (401.831.9327) with locals YOU SCREAM! I SCREAM! and CLIFFS AND BANGERS in tow. Jerky's Bar provides good reason to get off the couch SUNDAY (the 23rd) with an early evening show featuring locals THE BROTHER KITE opening for the Orange County blues of DUSTY RHODES & THE RIVER BAND (401.621.2244). And on TUESDAY (the 25th), local singer/songwriter talents MIKE GENDRON (of Mike G. & the Associates) and KAYLA RINGELHEIM open for DB LEONARD at AS220 (401.831.9327), or head to Club Hell early for a triple treat with THE DEVIL, MY POCKET, WRONG REASONS, and THESE UNITED STATES.
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Flee the cubicle and head to the RISD Museum on FRIDAY for the next Music Friday show featuring GIRL HOWDY .
- Rude awakening
Coma Coma singer/bassist Eric Sampson brushes off the notion that Rhode Island's music community currently lacks quality acts.
- Sugar-coated pop, anyone?
With lines such as "chock-full of sunny melodies and intimate, introspective lyrics with bright, polished production," I clearly didn't stumble onto the next Jesus Lizard here.
- Springing ahead
When I asked Chris Daltry just where exactly his acclaimed quintet the 'mericans had been hiding out, the founding father of the rootsy rockers was quick to deflect any insinuation that the Providence group had been slacking.
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Start the weekend off proper.
- Summer times
First off, a huge THANK YOU goes out to all the bands and fans who attended our inaugural Best Music Poll Awards Show last week, and congrats to all the winners.
- Welcome home: Deer Tick Season is in full swing
Attleboro punk icons NEUTRAL NATION host another It's a Bash! DVD release party at the Met on FRIDAY (the 5th), wisely recruiting THE DIEPODS and FRENZY OF TONGS to open (401.729.1005).
- From Sleep City to Sky Jelly
The holidaze are history, so divest your disposable income into some good shows this weekend.
- Monstrous sounds
Last call for DEER TICK playing the second night of their Divine Providence release party on THURSDAY (the 13th) at the Met.
- So much to do
On FRIDAY (the 9th), stop by the Armory in East Greenwich for a Toys for Tots bash led by TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 , THE REVEREND BASTIEN , and more; the all-ages shindig includes a "junk food buffet" with the $10 door donation.
- 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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