On THURSDAY (the 14th), ska-reggae quartet THE STRESS fire it up downtown at Murphy's Bar (401.421.1188). See you at the Blackstone on FRIDAY (the 15th) for another hefty 75orLess Records showcase featuring MICAH SCHNABEL (of Two Cow Garage), SHARKS COME CRUISIN', COMA COMA (their cover of Radiohead's "Just" is worth the $5 entry), and SIX STAR GENERAL, working in more new material from Take Your Teeth Out, Homegrown's Rock Album of '09. Doors at 9 pm, call 401.726.2181. In Greenville, the Mill (401.949.8988) hosts BROWN BIRD (prepping a big European tour with the Low Anthem), BEN PILGRIM, THE GLASS JARS, and more. A $10 donation is requested. And East Bay trio GAMBLIN' HANDS will be at the Greenwich Hotel (401.884.4200), 21+ and free of charge. On SATURDAY (the 16th), JOHN CAFFERTY & THE BEAVER BROWN BAND rock the Knickerbocker (401.596.4225) in Westerly, tix are $20 in advance at TheKnickerbocker Cafe.com. And MARK CUTLER slings the six-string at Nick-a-Nee's (401.861.7290 ) in the Jewelry District. Hit the dance floor with MAHI MAHI and the DOUBLE DECKER DANCE BAND at the Dark Lady on SUNDAY (the 17th); no cover, call 401.831.4297. Kick back on MLK MONDAY (the 18th) with acoustic locals GLASSEYE, THE WEST EDDY TRIO, JAY GAGNON, and The Killdevils' JACOB HALLER at AS220 (401.831.9327), $6 at the door. And this just in: the aforementioned Bob Otis announced that Lolita Black is searching for a new lead singer. Direct from Mr. Otis: "We are now starting to audition for another female singer . . . looking for someone serious about recording, gigging, touring and rocking the fuck out. We have a practice space, a van, good gear and PA, and experience. Straight outta Olneyville . . . Love, Bob Dead." Drop Bobby a line at MySpace.com/LolitaBlackProvidence.
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Providence Phoenix staffers present Best Music Poll awards to local bands at the Met on June 14, 2011.
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The Rhode Island music community flourished in 2009, with new full-lengths from the Coming Weak, California Smile, and the pride of Cranston West and official big-leaguers Monty Are I, who released Break Through the Silence in September.
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The Nave Gallery in Somerville kicks off its month-long salute to the Man in Black next week.
- 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).
- Hit the sauce
Come find us at the Salon on THURSDAY (the 10th) high-posting in the basement with DJS WAY O'MALLEY AND NO GO GO spinning assorted party jams; 21+ and no cover all night, call 401.865.5330.
- Boo City and She Rides get ready for SXSW
On FRIDAY (the 2nd), local booty-shaking crew BOO CITY will perform two full sets at their SXSW "Fun-raiser" at Fête; there will be plenty of raffles, prizes, guest appearances, and AfroSonic spinning between sets; $5 at the door, call 401.383.1112 for details.
- Six Star General get into the groove on Splinter
Six Star General continue to crank out top-shelf indie-rock records, and their eighth studio effort, Splinter , finds guitarist Kyle Jackson, drummer Dan Ulmschneider, and bassist/vocalist Mark MacDougall peaking hard through concise and potent bursts of stoner sludge."
- Friday the 13th fun, and more!
Map out a big weekend on the live circuit here: On FRIDAY (the 13th), buckle up for HANK SINATRA JR. , BRUNT OF IT , and GIRL HAGGARD at Firehouse 13 (401.270.1801).
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