ALL GOING OUT TOGETHER

Rita: While Lolita delights us with her honesty, I’ll enlighten you to shows that are worth your hard earned salary. SAM REED & THE RIOT ACT do their CD release at Atwoods on Saturday, 4/4. *** Same night, THE MOLENES are at Club Bohemia (Cantab downstairs). *** The ’BCN Rumble starts on the next night, Sunday 4/5, at the Middle East. Flip back two pages to read the full lineup. *** In A Pig's Eye hosts ERINN BROWN on Wednesday, 4/8. *** Our own DJ MATTHEW GRIFFIN spins at Xmortis on Friday, 4/10, at T.T. the Bear’s. *** Same night ENTRAIN brings their world boogie reggae to Johnny D’s. *** On Saturday, 4/11, ANDERSON MAR celebrates her birthday at Copperfields. *** On that same night there’s a Gilligan’s Island Party at Slainte in Portland, ME. *** On Thursday, 4/16, PLANETOID invades Great Scott. *** If you liked the British invasion, try MUCK & THE MIRES. They’re releasing Hypnotic at T.T. the Bear’s on Friday, 4/17. *** Same night the soulful CHICKEN SLACKS get them dancin’ at Johnny D’s.*** SCAMPER reunites and HARRIS plays their last show at the Middle East on Saturday, 4/18. *** That same night JESSE GALLAGHER (Apollo Sunshine) is at P.A.’s Lounge. *** Hardcore fans will be at the Middle East on Sunday, 4/19, for MOUTH SEWN SHUT. *** LARRY DERSCH and KEN STEINER are at C3 on Thursday, 4/23. *** THE GUNS OF NAVARONE headline Club Boho’s Ska Fest at the Cantab on Saturday, 4/25. *** Same night JOHN FUNKE hooks up with SOUL-LE-LU-JAH at Zuzu. Lolita: Spring is here—so come on out! Rita: And that means YOU! See you in the clubs!

PS—The Comm. Ave. Guitar Center moved to the Fenway side of Boylston Street (1255) in Boston.

RIP: MATT HERRICK (bassist for Dr. Frog and Glast) passed away on 1/4/09. He was 30 years old.