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Rita: Lolita’s mastery of English never ceases to amaze me. Here are local shows that will amaze you. HAYRIDE plays Atwood’s every Monday in September. *** WMBR Late Risers’ Club Party is at the Alchemist in J.P. on Friday, 9/5, with JAN CROCKER’s classic Boston punk videos and MARISSA ACOSTA’s Late Risers’ Club documentary. *** Catch MUCK & THE MIRES at the Middle East on Saturday, 9/6 before they jump the pond to Europe. *** THE BRENDAN BOOGIE BAND plays a Tom Petty tribute at the Middle East on Friday, 9/12. *** ENTRAIN gets Johnny D’s jumpin’ on Saturday, 9/13. *** ROBBY ROADSTEAMER jolts MassCann/NORML’s Award show at the Middle East Downstairs on Friday, 9/19. *** THE BAGS (with that guy who draws Rock School) return to Church on Saturday, 9/20. *** THE SPURS ride the Midway on Friday, 9/26. *** WALTER SICKERT & THE ARMY OF BROKEN TOYS release their CD at the Lily Pad on Friday and Saturday, 9/26 + 27. *** Lolita: And what ever you do, don’t miss the Noise’s 27th anniversary festivities on Saturday, 10/4, at the Cantab, starring 27, ANGELINE, SGT. MAXWELL’S PEACE CHORUS  (CD release), and a slew of special guest.

RIP: Spencer Gates (Mystery Girls on WMBR) died of cancer on 7/6/08 (see the spread on her on page 10 in the print issue).
RIP: Scott Roy (a.k.a. SJ Roi of Turkish Queen 2002-2005) drowned at a swimming hole in Washington state on 7/19/08.
RIP: Wayne Wadhams (founding member of the ’60s pop group the Fifth Estate) passed away on 8/19/08.