The heat is picking up intensity, as is The Scene. For this second weekend in July, you can find shows from Boston to Narragansett and everywhere in between. I’m going to try to make it out to at least one show this weekend. What shows tickle your fancy?
Thursday July 8th
Wakefield
–The Choos at The Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, 8pm
Misquamicut
–iLa Mawana at Paddy’s Beach, 10pm
Providence
–Superchief Trio at the ALCO Free Concert Series, outside at The Everyman Bistro, 311 Iron Horse Way, 7pm
Cambridge
–Frit with Biscuits and Gravy at The Middle East Downstairs, 480 Mass Ave, 9pm
Friday July 9th
Providence
-A*Live Fridays at The Spot Underground, featuring Spogga conducting his rock orchestra, 15 Elbow Street, 10pm, $5
–JUDA Strain and Hardig Rhode opening for Riders on the Storm, a Doors Tribute Band, at Lupo’s, 79 Washington Street, 9pm, $15
-Cuban Revolution’s Jazz and Soul Series, 60 Valley Street, 8pm
–Paul Lowe Jr at the Side Bar, 127 Dorrance Street, 7pm
–Kyle Nicholas at The City Cafe, 79 Dorrance Street, 10pm
-Afrosonic Collective at The State Lounge, 1 Throop Alley, 10pm
Narragansett
–Frit at The Wheel House, 294 Great Island Road, 10pm
Hull
–Forgetful Jones at The C-Note, 8pm
New Bedford
–For the Love of Sloane at The New Wave Cafe, 9pm
Cambridge
–Dopapod at the Middle East Downstairs, 480 Mass Ave, 8:30pm
Boston
–Baylock at McGann’s Pub, 197 Portland Street, 8pm
Saturday July 10th
Providence
–Sauce at The Spot Underground, 15 Elbow Street, $5, 21+, 9pm
-Cuban Revolution’s Jazz and Soul Series, 60 Valley Street, 8pm
–Joe Fletcher at The 201, 201 Westminster Street, 8:30pm
–Mark Cutler and Men of Great Courage, at The Penalty Box, 1117 North Main Street, $5,21+, 10pm
Narragansett
–Dan Mills opening for Barefoot Truth at The Wheel House, 294 Great Island Road, 8:30pm
Sunday July 11th
Providence
-Rhode Island Songwriter’s Association, Writers in the Round featuring Allysen Callery at AS220, 115 Empire Street, 7pm
Narragansett
–Spogga at The Wheelhouse Tavern, 294 Great Island Road, 9pm