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Lolita : That's not true. Look, I'm willing to divulge top-secret information right here. It's Mardi Gras season, so get a gold, green, and purple outfit together and “pick” your favorite musicians. Then go see them play. *** Fluttr Effect plays (first show since their fire) the Middle East Downstairs on Friday, 2/9—it's Strictly for the Birds ' CD release party. *** MUCK & THE MIRES shake up the Abbey on Saturday, 2/10. *** Over at Skybar, on that same night, THE CRYBABIES play their final show. *** The Kirkland celebrates Mardi Gras on Friday, 2/16, with Chicken Slacks Soul Revue leading the parade. Host MICKEY BLISS reminds us that the customary restraints of law and morality are thrown aside during Mardi Gras. Lolita : Perfect for indiscriminant “picking.” *** On that same night (2/16) THE RUDDS invade Johnny D's. *** On Saturday, 2/17, Shaun & Suzi's Mardi Gras Ball takes place at T.T. the Bear's with a load of special guests. *** Same night LYRES are at the Kirkland . *** On Saturday, 2/24, it's Bang Camaro' s CD releases party at the Paradise . *** DARKBUSTER holds their second annual Hometown Throwup at The Abbey from Sunday, 2/18, to Saturday, 2/24. Rita : Remember, our next issue will be online-only—go to www.thenoise-boston.com on Thursday, 3/1. It's a date! Okay? Lolita : Okay! But can I “pick” someone to come with me?

RIP: JON ERIK JOHNSON (Lenny & the Piss Poor Boys bassist/ Noise Board moderator) passed away on 1/17/07 of complications from a seizure. At the moment, four shows are planned to celebrate his life—February 8, 9, and 10 at The Basement ( 1270 Boylston Street ), and Sunday, February 11, at the Abbey Lounge. Visit www.thenoiseboard.com for line-ups and more information. The shows will benefit the Jon Erik Memorial Fund.