Something for everyone THURSDAY (the 13th), from the roughshod blues of THE KILLDEVILS at Nick-a-Nee's (401.861.7290) to rap icons ONYX at Jerky's Bar (401.621.2244) to diabolical rawk icons SIX FINGER SATELLITE at Everyman (401.751.3630). Demented psychobilly trio TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 stay busy with gigs at Cats on Thursday with A NIGHT SKY and guests, followed by an 18+ "Zombie Beach Party" with THE JERKTONES on FRIDAY (the 14th) at Club Gallery on Point Street (401.751.7166). Buckle up at Firehouse 13 for the "bong-rippin' labyrinth metal" of locals HOWL with Philly's JAVELINA, Boston's DOOMRIDERS, and '70s sludgerockers NIGHT HORSE, call 401.270.1801 for more. Only one place to be on SATURDAY (the 15th) — Empire Street — where THE FOO FEST will be going down all day. Whether heading down at lunchtime for MATH THE BAND or WRONG REASONS, or stumbling through later on for the SUN RA ARKESTRA, LIGHTNING BOLT, and WHITE MICE, you can't go wrong for $5. MADE IN MEXICO, the supremely badass LOLITA BLACK, and DEER TICK are among the 21 acts (on two stages) taking over the block from 1 pm to 1 am. Check AS220.org for the fully-stacked lineup. Virginia's GIFTS FROM ENOLA and local experimentalists A TROOP OF ECHOES hit the Blackstone on SUNDAY (the 16th; 401.726.2181). And GIRL HAGGARD will rock the Convention Center at halftime of the PROVIDENCE ROLLER DERBY; the madness begins at 6 pm (ProvidenceRollerDerby.com). On WEDNESDAY (the 19th), PAUL GEREMIA and Killdevils guitarist CHRIS MONTI team up at Local 121; all ages, $10 at the door, call 401.274.2121.
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- Rude awakening
Coma Coma singer/bassist Eric Sampson brushes off the notion that Rhode Island's music community currently lacks quality acts.
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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.
- Into the darkness
The new release from Route .44, This is My America (Blue Radio Records), provides further insight into lead singer Ian "Lefty" Lacombe's affinity for the dark side, as the enigmatic southpaw guitarist delves even deeper than on the acclaimed 2'07 debut, Worthless Lessons .
- Making waves
A packed weekend begins THURSDAY (the 30th) when the ladies take over at the Hi-Hat, with MELISSA FERRICK and locals Seriously Fierce (aka Heather Rose and Keturah) opening, call 401.453.6500.
- Bacdafucup, indeed!
There was a moment between the late ’80s and the early ’90s when hip-hop was cheerier than diaper commercials.
- Hoolies + Howlies + Dusty Rhodes
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).
- It's still summer
From the Low Anthem to Mastamindz
- The Barplays Fest brings theater to the pubs
High concept and low-budget, the BarPlays Festival is happening all around Providence June 14 to June 27.
- Genre-jumping
WBRU’s free summer concert series at Waterplace Park is in full swing, and expert blues outfit SIT DOWN BABY get the call on FRIDAY (the 25th) at 7:30 pm.
- Downtown-bound: Indie arts fest takes it to the streets
Cross the bridge to New Bedfid and catch THE PROPELLERS in action at the New Wave Cafe on the 30th, while SANTA MAMBA kick off their Aquidneck weekend by scorching the dance floor at the Newport Blues Cafe.
- Providence Concert Calendar - August 19-26 2010
Three distinctly varied shows kick off the weekend on FRIDAY (the 20th), starting with Celtic-folk fusion ensemble THE GNOMES at the North Kingstown Library at 6 pm, part of their free outdoor summer concert series.
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