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PREVIEW: JAMES FORCE, AKA SUBPAR CO-STAR

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“The Boston music scene is like, hellishly wonderful,” says musician and artist James Force. Continue reading

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REPORTING LIVE: J ROBBINS AND GORDON WITHERS

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For almost twenty years, J Robbins has been making inspired, intelligent and wholly original rock music, first in his influential ‘90’s alternative outfit, Jawbox, and next in his D.C.-infused power trio, Burning Airlines. That said, the first thing I noticed while sitting on the floor in the front row of the Lily Pad was how nervous J Robbins was. Continue reading

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DIG THIS: PICO PICANTE AT THE LILY PAD

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There’s a new Tabasco-fiery nightlife series going on in Inman Square. The Lily Pad is pairing up with local graphic design collective, Golden Arrows, to pay homage to Latin American music via DJs stylings. Continue reading

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CIRKESTRA @ THE LILYPAD

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Hey, remember, back when you were a kid, all those times you would threaten to run away and join the circus? You don’t? Huh. You know, come to think of it, neither did we. Seems like a great way to get molested, really. Anyhoo, acclaimed accordionist Peter Bufano did make those kind of vows as a tyke, and more importantly, actually followed through on them, joining, and eventually leading the Ringling Brother pit band. The group, Cirkestra is un-tented world, and will be stopping by the Lilypad to share their repertoire of ambient songs with which to accompany abominations.

[Thu 5.26.11. 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Sq., Cambridge. 617.395.1393. 10:30pm/$10 adv, $12 dos. lily-pad.net]

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“Transvestite,” “tambourine motherf_ckers,” “Jay-Z” and “JEWS!” don’t tend to pop up in conversation with a new Americana band, but hey, there’s a first time for everything. Continue reading