Sioux City Pete & the Beggars w/ The Crystelles at IndieArts Fest, July 18

From Seattle by way of Iowa, Sioux City Pete and the Beggars channel the spirit of Delta Blues and the vitality of classic rock through a dark, dark sheen. With influences ranging from Howlin' Wolf to the Marquis de Sade, these bandmates have since 2002 released three full-length LPs with titles such as Sodomy & Failure and Pedophilia. Their most recent recording, 2006's Necro Blues (Steel Cage Records), finds Sioux City Pete and bandmates Amanda Prince, Lexi Lutter and Joe Ross at their most atavistic. This summer, between dates in Charlotte and Chicago, the band stops in Providence for the 2nd Annual IndieArts Fest on July 18 in the Greater Kennedy Plaza.

IndieArts Fest attendees can experience Sioux City Pete and the Beggars on the Main Stage at the Bank of America Skating Center from 6:30 to 7:20pm. At 7:30pm, they'll find the Beggars' tourmates, the Crystelles, on the Fringe Stage at Burnside Park.

Hailing from Long Beach, CA, the Crystelles are Zara Kand on drums, Troy on bass, and Gitane DeMone on vocals and guitar. DeMone, a veteran of underground music, has recently released a two-disc DVD called Life After Death that celebrates her career from its start in the mid-'80s as a member of Christian Death to her work today as a solo artist. DeMone plays with her daughter Zara in The Crystelles, whose IndieArts Fest set lasts from 7:30 to 8:30pm.

To read more about the Crystelles, you can visit their MySpace. Do also visit the website and Myspace of Sioux City Pete & the Beggars.

DJ Kares at IndieArts Fest, July 18

For the last 6 years, DJ Kares has been enamoring partygoers across the country as her infectious, positive attitude and tech-funk sound envelops dancefloors both intimate and massive. Kares' energetic, versatile sound of breaks, electro house and techno fades all genre boundaries and takes you on a funky ride that will keep you dancing until dawn. The past years have taken Kares on an adventure through party cities across the country; including Los Angeles, Montreal, Orlando, New York City, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, Jackson, Memphis, Tampa and New Orleans for Mardi Gras and New Year's Eve. Her annual trip to Miami for The Winter Music Conference has showcased Kares at popular parties like Bring on the Beats, Project Mayhem, Plastic Sex, PAM DJ's and Lot 49.

Don't miss this talented girl behind the decks. Her smile will draw you in and her funky, dirty beats will keep you on the dancefloor all night!

You can watch DJ Kares spinning on New Year's Eve here:



IndieArts Fest attendees can find DJ Kares with Domonique Porter on July 18 in the Red Bull Music Academy Tunnel at Burnside Park from 6:30 to 8:15 PM. For more beats, you can visit her website or Myspace.

DJ Dublin & Nick de Paris at IndieArts Fest, July 18

DJ Dublin first began to spin back in the early 90’s as a way to listen to the old school funk and rare groove jazz that he and friends had found while on excursions to NYC. But, it wasn’t until he discovered downtempo electronica and dub that he decided to get serious about djing. Soon after he cofounded a weekly party (Dubset), where he spun everything from downtempo to house and drum & bass all with a dubbed out vibe. While getting the dance floor jumping, his love and passion for deep underground house took over and he has never looked back. Influenced by tracks from artists such as Masters at Work, Todd Terry, and Mateo and Matos, Dublin’s sets are always rooted in the deep house sounds of NY. Over the past 10 years, Dublin has played at numerous venues throughout New England and beyond, including residencies at Digital Soul, Providence’s longest running house weekly (5 years strong!), Cozy Lounge at the Red Room, and Jump w/ the Afrosonic Collective. Most recently, Dublin has joined pressure radio to host Soul Teknology, a weekly live show.

IndieArts Fest attendees can catch DJ Dublin with Nick de Paris on July 18 at the Red Bull Music Academy Tunnel in Burnside Park from 8:15 to 10:00 PM. Nick de Paris, also of the Afrosonic Collective, is from New York via (of course) Paris, where he performed before starting new nights such as Paris Grooves and Fiesta Elektronica here in Providence and appearing on WERS radio in Boston. A graphic designer by day, Nick DJs around Providence at night with residencies at Tazza and Local 121. A regular on Pressureradio.com, Nick spins genres of house music ranging from funky French and Jackin house to the deep and soulful sounds played at AfroSonic.

While you wait for July 18 to come around, you can visit the Myspaces of Nick de Paris, DJ Dublin, and the Afrosonic Collective. You can also find DJ Dublin on Facebook.

Barn Burning at IndieArts Fest, July 18

Barn Burning is the bastard child of singer songwriter Anthony Loffredio. Some members of the band are long standing, others sit in occasionally -- but be it a solo or a six piece act, Barn Burning generally works as a vehicle for Loffredio's songwriting. Their music has been labeled as "dark and tettering Americana" (Americana UK), "way ahead of your average alt-country combo" (Harp Magazine), and "sparse and rich [and] nomadic and unique" (Losing Today). Barn Burning have been around for about six years and has toured the country over the past five as either a duo, solo, or a full band act opening for such notables as Richard Buckner, Andrew Bird, American Music Club, Magnolia Electric Co., Centro-Matic, Horse Feathers, Willard Grant Conspiracy, and Josh Ritter, to name a few.

IndieArts Fest attendees can see Barn Burning on the Fringe Stage at Burnside Park from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on July 18. In the meantime, they can visit the band's website and Myspace for more music, videos, and information.

Indie-Dance Party @ Local 121 - Saturday, July 4th, 2009

Come and check out Gregor Mittersinker & Tim O'Keefe mix a variety of Indie-Dance, Blog House, and home-grown remixes at Indie-Dance Party.

We will be playing our MJ remixes in memory of MJ.

Every First Saturday of the Month at Local 121.
Free

Belly Fitness and Retro Aerobics @ The Nest

The Nest also announces a brand new RETRO AEROBICS class to be taught by Ms. Jamie Lee Fury starting July 9th. RETRO AEROBICS is Thursdays from 6-6:50pm. It infuses aerobics, stretching and a good old fashioned workout. Everyone welcome, leg warmers encouraged!

THE NEST is a collective art space in Pawtucket, RI. Current resident artists are Abby Saunders, Julie Miller, Ted James, Chris Rosenquest, Paper Eagles, Risque Bouquet, Liz Zito, Ms. Jamie Lee Fury & the Danger Danger Birds. Located just outside Providence, the Nest sits on the fringe of Providence’s music, performance and art scene.

The Nest has a dance and rehearsal space available for rent, as well as private artist workspaces, and a gallery with work by affiliated artists.

Weekly classes are open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The first class is FREE! So, stop in and check it out.
For more info or directions to the space, visit www.thenestprovidence.com or twitter.com/thenestpvd.

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Providence Roller Derbys Candy Land Massacre!

The Mob Squad vs. Sakonnet River Roller Rats in Downtown Providence

Last month, after a fair fight and a fair-weather flood 2008 champions, the Old Money Honeys defeated the Mob Squad 98 to 75. On July 17^th, 2009 the Mob Squad will skate again to take on the Sakonnet River Roller Rats at the Bank of America Skating Arena in Kennedy Plaza in July’s biggest rage race, Candy Land Massacre!

After their defeat, the Mob Squad will try to prey on the sneaky, squeaky and stealthy Rats. Even with a 22 point deficit against the Old Money Honeys, the Mob Squad saw vital skating by veteran Jetta von Diesel and Providence Roller Derby’s newest Mobster, Bleeding Rainbow. Despite their defeat Rhode Kill has trained some of the meanest most vile creatures ever to put on skates. Her rookies, Axe A. Dental, Hit and Run Paulene, Penny Candy Poison, Rose Creeper and Vicious Stylz proved to be integral to the Mob’s artful plan. Meanwhile, with not a win in their furry little paws since 2007, Craisy Dukes will lead the 2009 Rats to challenge the Mob. New to this group of rat ninjas are, Hellcat Lucy, Hot Apple Cry, Maul E. Crue, Shamblock, Slamarella and Crue Hella DaKill. After taking a season off to tend to knee injuries Hotsauce is finally back and skating for the Rats. The Rats have also put a trick up their sleeve, having absconded with mobster Malady D’Amour; this bout will prove to be anyones game.

Come see this exciting new pack of Rats as they take on the legendary Mob Squad. Enjoy all the Providence Roller Derby has to offer including “Off the Ground”, performing during half time and DJ’s Breezee and the Count spinning all that makes these roller derby queens go ‘round!

Doors open at 7pm and the action begins at 8pm; go to www.BrownPaperTickets.com to get $10 presale tickets or $12 tickets at the door. As always children 5-12yrs. Old are half price!

For more information about Providence Roller Derby go to www.providencerollerderby.com

LLove @ Firehouse 13 - Friday, July 3rd

Featuring LLove with

French Horn Rebellion
Magic Magic
Savoir Adore

9pm/$5

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WBRU "Cheap Date" Stellastarr* @ Firehouse 13 - Thursday, July 9th

Stellastarr* with Triangle Forest

Doors 8pm/Show 9pm/$9.55
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The event is part of SoundSession and in collaboration with 95.5 WBRU.

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HUMANWINE @ Firehouse 13 - Friday, July 10th

Featuring:
Rachel Trachtenburg
The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players
HUMANWINE
The Viennagram

Doors open 7pm/Show 7:30pm/$10
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This event is part of SoundSession.

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Brown Bird @ Firehouse 13 - Thursday, July 16th

Featuring Brown Bird with

Detroit Rebellion
Annikki Dawn
Caleb Stine

9pm/$7

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Artist in Residence Series: Brian Callanan @ Firehouse 13 - July 6th to July 19th

Brian is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts/ Illustration. As a freelance Illustrator working in Pen and Ink Scratch Board with Watercolor Brian has been published in the New York Times, The Boston Globe, New York Magazine, Wine Spectator, Time and Newsweek magazine, to name a few.

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Make - a - Wish Foundation Benefit @ Firehouse 13 -Monday, July 13th

Come support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island! This event will feature local musicians (Jay and Abby Michaels: The Harpist and the Minstrel, Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes, Formal Action) and local artists who have graciously donated their talent for the benefit of benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island. If any artist wishes to donate their art for the silent auction, please contact Courtney Eminger prior to the event at shoelace05@aol.com.

6pm/minimum $10 donation
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Keep Me Conscious at IndieArts Fest - July 18

Keep Me Conscious (Boston, MA) has created a distinct brand of modern rock. Break through the surface of infectious melody and you’ll find soaring guitar riffs complimented by chest-stomping bass and crushing drum work. With hints of ambience, pop and even metal, the band has steered their sound to break through the glaciers in the cold sea of modern music. Having released their first EP, Sounds of Rescue, this past April, Keep Me Conscious will be coming to the 2nd Annual IndieArts Fest on July 18.

"When we started writing for Keep Me Conscious," writes bassist Maty Vamp, "we were learning more about each other and ourselves than our very own instruments. Though it would be a bit predictable and quite the understatement to say that we love writing music, it’s the truth. Our main objective is that in its simplest form – create music that we love and believe in."

IndieArts Fest attendees can find Keep Me Conscious on the Main Stage at the Bank of America Skating Center from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. In the meantime, they can listen to the band at their Myspace.