Friday, March 5, 2010

Events, Friday, March 5


Friday, the legendary Mocha Java is in the equally legendary Shiproom at the Vernon; Ed and Dave sing at Greendale’s Pub; Dan joins his brother Steve Kirouac for a show at the Nines; Sara Ashleigh’s Pushin’ the Blues at the Cannery; The Franks join Brothers McCann and Philosopher King at Tammany Hall; Sam James is back at the House of Blues; The Bubbleheads rock Beatnik’s; Kreator blasts the Palladium; Gross opens for a Cat Whisker Radio and Leicester band the Golden Spurs at the Raven; there’s karaoke at both the West Boylston VFW as well as Halligan’s in Auburn; Dirty Deeds gets done dirt cheap at JJ’s in Northboro; Drivin’ Rain splashes at the Blue Plate in Holden; the Granitemen do Irish stuff at the Fiddler’s Green; Stomping Melvin plays covers at Irish Times; The Stumbleweeds blow through Vincent’s; and the Crow Hop Blues band does the blues at Gilrein’s.

Saturday, it’s the Lucky Dog’s 11th anniversary and they’ve got the Fear Nuttin’ Band, Mafia Bong Hit, Speak and Drivin’ Rain; Brett and Lisa Brumby harmonize at Oxford’s Restaurant; The Bee’s Knees plays right here at the WCUW studios in the front room; Nicktoberfest includes live music, a yodeling contest and a chocolate cake eating contest at Nick’s; Bret Talbert sings at Tavern on the Common in Rutland; Whalebone Farmhouse does its eclectic show at Vincent’s; Banned Loot is at the Mill Church Café in Millbury.

Other Events:

Curious George Live happens throughout the weekend – Friday through Sunday – at the Hanover Theatre.

Friday, the Supergirl cup brings together the best in junior gymnasts from across the country to the DCU Center. Also, there’s a benefit for the Sutton Little League and New Bay Colony with food and live music at the Singletary Rod and Gun Club.

On Saturday, the annual St. Patrick’s Irish Festival takes place at Mt. Carmel. There’s a book launch party for Louis Despres’s “Five Months,” which is a book of photos he took around Worcester clubs and beyond. The party’s at Dr. Gonzo’s Uncommon Condiments on Main Street at 5:30 p.m.

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