AS220 takes a week long summer vacation. We'll re-open on Monday July 7th! Thanks!

AS220 takes a week long summer vacation. We'll re-open on Monday July 7th! Thanks!

AS220 takes a week long summer vacation. We'll re-open on Monday July 7th! Thanks!

AS220 takes a week long summer vacation. We'll re-open on Monday July 7th! Thanks!

AS220 takes a week long summer vacation. We'll re-open on Monday July 7th! Thanks!

Due to our being closed for a private wedding, The Empire Revue will be performed at PERISHABLE THEATER instead of at the AS220 performance space.

The rousing and heartbreaking story of Seattle band The Gits, whose promising start was cut short by the tragic murder of spirited lead singer Mia Zapata. Rumored to have been descended from Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, the incredibly magnetic frontwoman had a powerful, soulful voice that belied her inherent shyness and distinguished The Gits from other punk bands of that day. This riveting documentary is part musical history and part murder mystery, brimming with rare performance footage dating from their Antioch College days through their subsequent move to Seattle just before the world's ears suddenly tuned into the emerging northwest music scene. The Gits would become an integral and influential part of the milieu if largely unsung in comparison to fellow Seattle bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. But just as they were about to make it big, the band was dealt a mighty blow with the sudden, violent loss of their friend and band member whose lyrics eerily foreshadowed events to come. Mia's murder became a rallying point for Seattle music scene, as the investigation ripped through the community with devastating results, leaving many female musicians feeling momentarily disempowered before turning their insecurity into anger and into a statement that would resonate with women the world over. A celebration of Mia's life as well as a comprehensive testament to the band's greatness as a whole. The film's interviews reflect the enormous respect and love Mia's peers had for her, and also the sadness over her absence that still haunts them today. "Documentary specialist Kerri O'Kane details the rise of promising Seattle-based punk outfit The Gits, bringing their story to the screen for the benefit of Gits fans and anti-violence activists alike." - The New York Times "The Gits is a stirring portrait of one of the great, largely unknown voices in music and how her loss is still felt to this day. The Gits is a treasure trove." - Film Threat Magazine "This beats with more heart and terrific music than 99.9% of what comes from Hollywood these days. From Kerri O’Kane’s direction to the music, everything works. " - Ain't it Cool News "O'Kane deftly navigates the tension that arises between the end of a career and the loss of a human being." - The Austin Chronicle The Gits official web site www.thegits.com The Gits - The Offcial Movie Website www.thegitsmovie.com The Gits Movie MySpace Page www.myspace.com/thegitsmovie Liberation Entertainment www.liberationentertainment.com

Come and draw from a live model.

The Blue Hit- Acoustic Avant Garde Folk: Cello, guitar and female vocals. Creating an interesting new twist on folk music.

Michelle Lewis doesn't fit the normal folk profile. She quotes Homer Simpson before Paul Simon. She prefers Mardi Gras to Earth Day. She drives fast. She throws snowballs. Her songs throw you against a wall.

Christopher Moon's music reflects his oneness with nature and his spirituality. He has a way with words that is comparable to many of the great folks singers we all know and love.

DC401 is the local Defcon Group for Rhode Island. DC401 is a gathering for folks interested in the alternate applications of modern technology, referred to properly as 'hacking'. DC401 is not intended to compete with any other computer group, such as Providence Geeks, 2600 or Linux User Groups, but rather to provide yet another gathering place for the discussion of technology and security topics. DC401 meetings are open to anyone, regardless of their skill, age, job, gender, etc. DC401 is here to help you learn new things, meet new people, mentor others in areas you may be strong in, and provide some cohesion within the hacker culture and it's members. For more information, visit http://dc401.org or email dcg401 {at} gmail {dot} com More Info: http://dc401.org/site/2007/12/january-meeting-mitch-altman- t.html

Leah Carlson is a mix of piano and guitar driven folk rock. Influenced by Dusty Springfield, The Police, joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Echo and the Bunnymen, etc.

Kim Lamothe is acoustic progressive rock.

Allysen Callery and the Land of Nod- Quiet music for a loud world.

Alex is a country music performer who plays underground pop, a type of rock n'roll that has been dubbed *dream-a-billy*. She likes to turn out slow simple dance songs for lonely nights.

*7:30-9pm: Providence Slam: Poetry Tag & Writers Workshop!! This is a laid back chance to share page poems and practice reading out in a low pressure setting. All are Welcome! NO COVER.
*9pm: BSS Elementary Showcase, $2
Come Experience: Great food Music performances Poetry readings Broad Street Sisters Presentation The Opening of AS220's Youth run gallery Broad Street Press publications Volunteer and info booths Broad Street Studio Showcase Goal: The goal of the Broad Street Studio Showcase is to present, document, and celebrate the work of the young people participating in the program to friends, family, supporters, local community members, funders, partners, like-minded arts and non-profits, and viewers like you!

First-Fridays-from-B-Sharp. B SHARP MUSIC is a small independently-owned music shop located in providence, rhode island, that has been open since april 2003. we carry sweet-ass USED GUITARS, BASSES, DRUMS, and EFFECTS, and, most importantly, jaw harps. we BUY your old equipment, too! we specialize in FIXING YOUR STUFF. if you are sick of sending your guitars and amps away to unknown lands and unknown people through daddy's and guitar center, we can hook you up. our turnaround time for repairs is about a week, and you can actually talk to the person who is fixing your stuff. if you are sick of the sound of your amp or pedal, and want to make it better, we can do that, too. we do silver-face to black-face MODS, and we can basically make your tube amp or pedal sound like whatever you want. WE MAKE CUSTOM PEDALS as well. have an idea for an awesome pedal? let us know and we can make it for you! ::::::::::::::B SHARP MUSIC IS LOCATED AT: 265 broadway providence, ri 02903, (401) 223-2112, hours- mon-sat, 11-8::::::::::::::

Ho-ag is from Boston!

TxokaTxoka

A night of Indie/Americana and religious healing!

Wrong Reasons are not quite rockabilly or C&W and it's much too filthy to be roots, but take the best of those and you're getting close.

A veteran of many a local band, Ben Pilgrim took his act solo in 2005. With a new love for folk and country blues and the punk of his teenage years still flowing in his veins, Ben would often be found in rock clubs and coffee houses alike, punching out catchy and thoughtful songs, aided only by his bluesy harmonica and heavy flat pick. In 2006, a chance meeting at a local hootenanny brought Ben Pilgrim together with the guitar genius of bluesman Blind Benny Tilken and the sweet harmonies of Mary Bee, both former members of the Bangor Beatles. Soon Blind Benny and Mary Bee summoned the rest of their former band mates. Upon their arrival, they all played songs for three days straight, ending with a drunken version of Woody Guthrie’s “Better World A-Coming.” Stumbling again and again over the line “We will all be union and we will all be free,” the band was for evermore known as the Free Union. Since that day, Ben Pilgrim and the Free Union Band have spent their days and nights traveling around playing to excited crowds far and wide.

LONESOME STATE: "The ability to tell a story; that’s what sets apart the gifted singer/songwriter from a guy with a guitar. Zach Tremblay is a story teller. He possesses lyrical sensibilities firmly based in the Kerouac style, but with a fresh perspective. His voice, simultaneously raspy, yet tender, is the perfect compliment to his writing style. Weaving glimpses of intricate lives into three-minute doses, Zach’s lyrics leave you feeling as if you know the people he’s just sung about. You know where they live. You know their favorite pizza. You know their experiences because they have become your friend. That is Zach’s gift to the listener. Zach Tremblay may be the most exciting singer/songwriter since Ellis Paul." from Thom Keith- Avant Coast Music

Bottle up and go: The floor is a bone pile. BOTTLE UP & GO is a chain gang. Their mouths are whiskey funnels.

In the galleries.
OPENING RECEPTION SUNDAY 4-7pm
Hours: 1-6pm Wednesday-Friday
Noon-4pm Saturday and by appointment
AS220 Main Gallery, 115 Empire St:

Open Window Gallery, 115 Empire St:

Youth Gallery:

AS220 Project Space, 93 Mathewson St:

“Providence Cutting Sessions" is a new Jazz Program at AS220. It will run every second sunday of the month following the "Songwriters in the Round". The goal of this program is to inspire others to contribute to and support a growing jazz community. Students of all levels can contribute to this jazz community through performance, composition, and appreciation. Cutting Sessions took place in the 1930’s and 1940’s in many cities around the United States. Some of these cities included Kansas City, Milwaukee, Chicago, and of course, New York City. They were held in smaller clubs where jazz was played. Musicians would come to these sessions and join the band on stage to perform well-known songs of the time, or standards. One rumor of how the term “cutting sessions” came about is if the musician did not know the song, he/she would essentially be “cut” from the stage. While this may have been true of these sessions in their time, there is another belief in how these performances got the name “cutting sessions,” and this is more our vision of the program. Cutting sessions offered musicians the opportunity to “cut their teeth.” In other words, these sessions gave musicians a chance to get their experience in a real life situation of performing jazz on stage, with professionals, in front of an audience. The “Providence Cutting Sessions” is a program recently created by the Artistic Director of AS220, Bert Crenca, and a trio of local jazz musicians, Nick Sollecito, Mike Bernier, and Alex Chapman. This program’s mission is two-part. First, to give jazz musicians a venue to display their art and talent; second, to compose a new repertoire of jazz standards. “Providence Cutting Sessions” will display new and original jazz compositions by local musicians. These compositions will mainly be in the style of the “Real Book,” which contains hundreds of well-known jazz standards. This program welcomes jazz musicians to come to performances and sit in with the house trio. All instruments are welcome. Original charts will be made available at performances and online in .pdf format (go to www.anglesideside.com for more info). Available charts have been transposed in keys C, B flat and E flat. We welcome composers to submit original songs to be performed (email providencecuttingsessions@gmail.com for more info). We hope this program will be of interest to jazz musicians through out the state. Please encourage students to get involved in this program.

Neckhold are two brothers from Bisbane, Australia making fierce noise.

TxokaTxoka:always changing sound jams

Frequency Control is a 4 piece from Warren

Lazy Magnet is totally your favorite electromagnetic force to be reckoned with!!!

Come and draw from a live model.

Neo Nouveau is a rock band who plays catchy, heartfelt pop/rock with indie, grunge, and roots rock influences.

Dead Authors is a 1960's fuzz rock inspired project powered by the vintage guitars of Chris Kelley and occasional collaborators.

14foot1 is a mathrock band playing instrumental music in the vein of dilute, hella, and pele.

The goal of Providence Geeks is to help Rhode Island's digital innovators connect, collaborate, and ultimately make the City-State and its geeks info-technology leaders. Topics of conversation will vary as they will at any gathering of geeks, but many of us will be talking about AJAX, Mashups, Startups, and Web Services. It's totally casual. Wear whatever, bring whoever, arrive and vamoose whenever. And don't worry about eating or not. Come famished or full, eating is optional, and frankly, the least of the festivities.

The Mae Shi are an experimental punk band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002.The band was formed by Tim Byron and Ezra Buchla, who had known each other for years, having spent time growing up in the Los Angeles suburb of Claremont together -- Jeff Byron and Buchla were classmates at Claremont High School and close friends.[2] Originally, Tim played guitar, Buchla played a collection of 30-year-old Buchla modules and sang, and varying drummers accompanied them. When Jeff graduated from college, he joined the band on guitar and Tim moved to bass. After a few months of practicing together, the three met Brad Breeck, who was studying at the California Institute of Arts with Buchla and had performed versions of John Zorn's "strategy game piece" Cobra in an ensemble led by Buchla. (The ensemble also featured future Mae Shi drummer Corey Fogel).

Hello, we are the AWESOME BROTHERS. We make music for dancing and videos for watching. Our live performances include both music and videos, because everyone likes to dance but nobody likes to be watched while they dance. So, while you dance to the AWESOME BROTHERS, don't feel self-conscious. Nobody is watching you, they are watching our videos and dancing to our music. And if they are watching you, it's because you must be an amazing dancer.

LLove

THURSDAYS are WORDSDAYS, this week:
Anything goes - Everyone is welcome - All forms of performance are encouraged - Come and share your stuff! On the third-Thursday of each month, the open mic arena at AS220 is in full force. Hosted by the lovely Sue Prouty and the fine folks of the Providence Poetry Slam. AN OPEN MIC NIGHT RUN BY FOLKS WHO KNOW HOW TO KEEP THE SHOW MOVING!! In a place where the bar is next door and a chance to perform in front of an attentive Poetry Slam audience used to respecting the mic. Open to ALL musicians and poets. Poets get 3 minutes, Musicians get 7 minutes. Everything must consist of all original material! Interested? Email SUSIE: haygib1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive!

Purple Rhinestone Eagle is an all female power trio currently residing in Portland, Oregon. They are known for their dark, Sabbathy riffs, soaring vocals and frenzied drumming.

The Ram:

Vulture loves Brian Oakley.

GraveSideService is the true essence of ceremonial black metal. Four piece outfit with drums, piano, vocals, and guitar. Lyrical content based primarily on psychological and historical themes. We attempt to educate, entertain, and raise any available spirits to aid us in our goal.

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Phil 'N Crew is a band commanded by satan, condemned by god, two boys, Phil and his masterfil crew, aka Tyboarder, play nothing but epic wonders. Their music creates an atmosphere of swimming through clouds, conquoring cities, and spitting the faces of evil lawn gnomes. The global takeover has begun.

Robotdick is a three piece progressive instrumental band; which includes loops and lots and lots of riffs; metal and pop, and crunchy grooves.

Wind Chases the Sun is political punk which is heavy screamy and catchy melodic.

We are Hello is lots of dischord, lots of screaming, lots of chaos, lots of stupid jokes.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND is a totally acoustic (no PA) showcasing of the songwriting craft. On the second Sunday of each month at AS220, host Ryan Fitzsimmons will find three songwriters to join him in sharing their work and writing a new song on a theme specifically for the event. The show will run from 6pm to 8pm, and include 4 rounds of original songs. Roughly a month before the show, each writer scheduled will be given a common theme to write on, and they will be expected to perform this new, original song in the third round. This provides the rare opportunity to see 4 separate writers perspectives on the same subject matter. Besides Ryan, two other writers from the Rhode Island Songwriter Association (RISA) will join him each month. A third spot will be open anyone, not just RISA members. Anyone interested in performing should email Ryan: songwriters [at] ryanfitzsimmons [dot] com. Shows will be booked at least 2 months in advance.

Acetone is a punk band; loud, fast, power chords, energetic.

Hibakusha is a local punk band!

Make it Last Forever is a straightedge hardcore act from Coventry, Rhoide Island. The band is influenced by Boston Hardcore bands.

All For Blood is heavy metal.

Melting Faces love to play crazy shows and flip guitars over their heads and stuff. They play metal and jump around alot.

Incendiary is influenced by Iron Maiden, Anthrax, Metallica, Motorhead and other metal.

Come and draw from a live model.

"take your pants off.....put your pants back on."

VIALKA:VIALKA ((rippin' turbo folk micro-orcestra from france!)). The dynamic duo of Marylise Frecheville and Eric Boros have been lugging their nomadic turbo folk sound and modus vivendi all over the planet since the turn of the century, originally as the rhythm section of the performance striptease jazz-punk trio NNY, and since 2002 as Vialka. They have resided in Switzerland, Slovenia, Canada, and are currently calling a remote village in France their home between tours. Deriving its influences from traditional and modern underground music from around the globe, Vialka's music is based on the frenetic interaction between Marylise's syncopated drumming and singing and Eric's orchestral guitar playing - and is delivered with ecstatic energy, humor, lust for life, and a sophisticated musical language and subliminal connection all their own.

DENIMVENOM ((providence psychotropic prog metal masters!))

Alec K. Redfearn and The Seizures

SIX STAR GENERAL: -Providence Phoenix Ice Machine Review by Bob Gulla Old school indie rock that hearkens back to the time when indie rock had balls. Recorded in four hours with no overdubs, this 11-song monster is a groove-a-rama in the vein of early Minutemen and Yo La Tengo, with lots of wah-wah, savage bass-drum rhythms, and angular brawn.

Coma Coma is influenced by Minutemen, Flaming Lips, Pavement, Led Zeppelin, and other such super rockers.

The Ultraviolence band is part of Anarcho Com Records based out of Providence. Major influences are Against Me!, The Clash, Bright Eyes, and Bob Dylan.

BullGooseLoony is a New Jersey based, old glory days style punk rock. old school hardcore influences; fast, upbeat sing along choruses and in your face vocals.

TONIGHT:
On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive! The Providence Poetry Slam: Providence is one of the most well known and exciting Poetry Slams nationwide - The PVD team has made it to the National Poetry Slam Tournament semi-finals for the last 5 seasons!

RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR MAKEUPBREAKUP!

Triangle Forest Makeupbreakup MATTERS & DUNAWAY (BOSTON) ZEBRAS

Join Crafternoon at AS220! Local art wizards spinning magical crafts! Bring a project to work on with other crafty creatures!

the future of local entertainment! Bernard Herman Querent The Chumps Peter Glantz and friends present selections from "Imaginary Company", and Paper Rad brings you "Problem Solvers".

other notable events that have happened on July 26th: Stanley Kubrick's birthday Liberian Independence Day Mick Jagger's birthday

Accordian Death Squad come from Ratsylvania, where we would dance, play music, fight, strip off all our clothes, blacksmith, and generally carry on without work of a mundane sort. A few of us decided to venture away from our past haven and found ourselves traveling dusty freight cars through a strange God-soaked place called the U.$.A.. Our instruments: accordions, cello, fiddle, mandolin, toy piano, guitar, tenor banjo

La Tuza is a dynamic trio that performs Mexican roots music. Their repertoire includes pieces from African-influenced son jarocho of southern Veracruz, the swinging son calentano of the Mexican Hotlands, and the fiery son huasteco of central Mexico. The diverse instrumentation includes jarana jarocha, jarana huasteca, guitar, violin, cajon, pandero, and quijada (donkey jawbone).

127 is a rock/punk/nu-jazz band from Tehran, Iran.Founded in 2001 by a group of young Tehran artists and art students, 127 has found itself at the center of progressive cultural change in Iran.The band's music melds Iranian melodies and jazz with an alternative sound.The band's lyrics tell of the frustrations and joys of life, somehow managing to speak of their cultural time and place, while simultaneous reflecting universal frustrations of isolation, frustration, and hope. 127 is a 6 piece band -guitar,piano,trombone,bass and drums. the group has become a lighning-rod for international media attention. Through humerous articles and broadcasts in the western media, the group's website receives thousands of hits a month from a growing international listeners. A short documentary named "127,an Iranian band" (by Reza Haeri) aired by "UK channel 4" , June 2005, gained an intresting respond from British audiences, 127 was also the feature of a Swedish documentary aired in January of 2005. In addition to these television appearances, their music has reached radio around the world, and has been covered by major print media from Germany to the UK and US. The band had been invited to perform at 2005 SXSW festival in Austin..Texas but somehow they had to miss that opportunity! 127 performed couple of gigs in Italy amongst Arezzo Wave Festival on July 15th 2005 at the main stage and gained a notable attention among audiences and press. on october 2005 performing in New York, Washington and Cambridge, 127 was the first Iranian rock band toured in United States. at March 16th 2006 127 performed at 2006 SXSW in Austin TX at the Carribean Lights as a part of All Music is World Music showcase. on March 2008 127 toured The United states for the second time and performed at SXSW and other shows in Texas and California. Although they don't have the permission to release records in their own country,127 has recorded three studio albums.2005 Coming around,2006 The Full time job and their lates album "Khal punk" is released recently and is available for online sell.

Controllar is an experimental pop rock duo based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They combine jazz, classical music, and avant garde. They have been researching developing interface for electronic music.

Sacred Objects is electronic experimental; a one man band pushing the boundaries through atmospheric layers of music and soundscapes. Ranging from the avant-garde postmodernism to memorable melodies that make crowds dance, trip, and scratch their heads.

Banter/3.1 born on the 31st anniversary of the first acid trip, colonial synth rocker Justin H Brierly creates organic electronic music by combining the ancient art of improvisation with shiny new technology. Utilizing synthesizers, MIDI, and overdubs, the music is Improvised Dance Music for Intellectual Wall Flowers.

Jasali is an amalgam of pristlinely sequenced IDM and electro sounds, virtuosic keyboard displays, and sublime vocals. These elements function together to create organic grooves designed to move the body and soul.

Come and draw from a live model.

The Missoula Oblongata performs their new theatrical piece, "The Last Hurrah of the Clementines". It is about prime numbers, outer space, eggs, athletes, marriage, and loneliness and has a live musical score played on the premises. There is a tree, and there is a tent.

Wizard Rock! The Whomping Willows is the solo project of singer/songwriter Matt Maggiacomo.

We love Harry Potter! We all love making music and playing it for people! We love DIY ethics!

The Pottercasters will be podcasting about Harry Potter!

TONIGHT:
On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive! The Providence Poetry Slam: Providence is one of the most well known and exciting Poetry Slams nationwide - The PVD team has made it to the National Poetry Slam Tournament semi-finals for the last 5 seasons!

First-Fridays-from-B-Sharp. B SHARP MUSIC is a small independently-owned music shop located in providence, rhode island, that has been open since april 2003. we carry sweet-ass USED GUITARS, BASSES, DRUMS, and EFFECTS, and, most importantly, jaw harps. we BUY your old equipment, too! we specialize in FIXING YOUR STUFF. if you are sick of sending your guitars and amps away to unknown lands and unknown people through daddy's and guitar center, we can hook you up. our turnaround time for repairs is about a week, and you can actually talk to the person who is fixing your stuff. if you are sick of the sound of your amp or pedal, and want to make it better, we can do that, too. we do silver-face to black-face MODS, and we can basically make your tube amp or pedal sound like whatever you want. WE MAKE CUSTOM PEDALS as well. have an idea for an awesome pedal? let us know and we can make it for you! ::::::::::::::B SHARP MUSIC IS LOCATED AT: 265 broadway providence, ri 02903, (401) 223-2112, hours- mon-sat, 11-8::::::::::::::

Presented by Povilas Mecys; with: Mahi Mahi, St. Jude, and Ted James. Local Heavyweights will rock the dance floor and treat us to some serious head banging beats. ST. Jude: Fast and Furious that Rock your darkness. Mahi Mahi: Digitally penetrating the awaress matrix since 2002. Ted James: Transcends sound through mindful sound waves. A light installation by Povilas Mecys: Technicolor stimulant for your pinial gland.

In the galleries.
OPENING RECEPTION SUNDAY 4-7pm
Hours: 1-6pm Wednesday-Friday
Noon-4pm Saturday and by appointment
AS220 Main Gallery, 115 Empire St:

Open Window Gallery, 115 Empire St:

Youth Gallery:

AS220 Project Space, 93 Mathewson St:

THE EMPIRE REVUE, a monthly variety show at AS220 featuring music! burlesque! performance art! nouveau-vaudeville! more! Hosted by Keith Munslow, a veteran performer in the Providence arts and music scene, THE EMPIRE REVUE has revived the art of the variety show with this cabaret featuring a cavalcade of local talent, every first Sunday of the month! Like the fabled Porkchop Lounge, the EMPIRE REVUE features a variety of styles, from burlesque to sketch comedy, improv to musical acts in a fast-paced 90-minute show featuring local artists. Featuring: sizzling music by: Superchief Trio and comedy and mayhem by: The Sparkling Beatniks (Marya Errin Jones, Richard Goulis, Hannah Devine, Eric Fulford) plus a special-guest appearance by Sonny Roelle (of the Sentimental Favorites, and wire art fame!), and a raft of talented local performers! Empire Revue is sponsored by: EMPIRE LOAN North Main Street, Providence RI.

Chuck Bangley has shared the stage with Sick Electric, Gavin Castleton, Ebu Gogo, and lots more.

Fries From Fibz is an altrnative/indie rock band with an electrifying stage performance and a strong local following.

Triple Point is a funk blues trio influenced by Soulive, Gov't Mule, and 311 among others.

Graffito plays experimental rock. "There were two that lived on the earth, living together and staring at the stars. One walked in the desert for days on end and the other walked above the sea, chasing waves until the night blinded his vision." If you want to know how the story ends, come to the show!

Life Drawing takes a summer vacation for August, but will re-start in September!

Dramady horror chick flick about a walmartesque store run by a bunch of Vampires for Jesus trying to take over Pawtucket, RI. All original music, hilarious eclectic case, and instant Cult Classic if only people get a chance to see it! All RI talent!

Running time: 86 minutes.

French Horn Rebellion is electro music.

Green Bean is like 60's psychedelic surf music. or 90's lo-fi slacker indie rock. hmm?

Apparently, both bands like to play in the great urban outdoors.

the Witch Hats are an Australia band described by Brian Coley of WIRE as a "Melbourne quartet with dark sludgy roots in the Birthday Party, and all the American scum groups that crawled out of their ruined carcass over the past few decades". Dirty DIY concrete garage rock blues.

MC Trachiotomy is from the dirty south- new orleans!

Daily Life from mersey falls virginia, includes an ex telecaster and and an ex commodities trader.

B-Lite makes a REAPPEARANCE for the first time in YEARS!!!

This show is not to be missed.

On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive! The Providence Poetry Slam: Providence is one of the most well known and exciting Poetry Slams nationwide - The PVD team has made it to the National Poetry Slam Tournament semi-finals for the last 5 seasons!

Dub/post punk.

Oicho Kabu is danceable and vocal orchestra-instrument New Wave.

Buoyant Sea is an electric mandolinist from New Orleans, LA. Inspired by nearby friends Quintron and Miss Pussycat to constantly make newer and sillier sounds all the time, Buoyant Sea's mission is just to do something new and fun and have a good time doing it.

The Yummy Cakes is an outrageous stage show with high level energy, pathetic attempts at humor, who has been stunning audiences since 1994. Pushing 30 and still balding, he sings brilliant songs about sexual intercourse, bumble bees, and going on vacation.He claims to be "the lord jesus christ's gift to music".

The Walrus and The Carpenter is your new favorite local.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND is a totally acoustic (no PA) showcasing of the songwriting craft. On the second Sunday of each month at AS220, host Ryan Fitzsimmons will find three songwriters to join him in sharing their work and writing a new song on a theme specifically for the event. The show will run from 6pm to 8pm, and include 4 rounds of original songs. Roughly a month before the show, each writer scheduled will be given a common theme to write on, and they will be expected to perform this new, original song in the third round. This provides the rare opportunity to see 4 separate writers perspectives on the same subject matter. Besides Ryan, two other writers from the Rhode Island Songwriter Association (RISA) will join him each month. A third spot will be open anyone, not just RISA members. Anyone interested in performing should email Ryan: songwriters [at] ryanfitzsimmons [dot] com. Shows will be booked at least 2 months in advance.

John Windle's abilities to blend indie rock, pop, and folk musical sensibilities, scathing lyrics, and creative melodies, into a cohesive sound make for a music experience that is unique and refreshing.

Originating from Providence, Rhode Island, CHRIS ROSENQUEST's music can be described as experimental acoustic with a sharp sensibility. Chris has been winning over fans and landing him prestigious opening slots with national performers such as "That 1 Guy," Erin McKeown, "John Browns Body" and others.

Aaron Thomas has been a musician in the Boston area for the last 12 years. Thriving as a lead guitarist in The Troubadours and Junegroove throughout his early days, he has recently taken interest and passion in the simpler song. With a new focus on lyric and melody, Aaron's guitar wielding ways have taken a bit of a backseat. (though he's always up for jamming or session work!!) He plays in the Boston area and occassionally stretches out toward Toronto and Chicago with points between.

Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, raised in Holland, Massachusetts, and now living in Providence, Rhode Island, Jacob Haller plays guitar, piano, and accordion and writes odd songs for his friends and himself. He was nominated for 'Best Singer/Songwriter' in the Motif Magazine reader's poll in 2008.

“Providence Cutting Sessions" is a new Jazz Program at AS220. It will run every second sunday of the month following the "Songwriters in the Round". The goal of this program is to inspire others to contribute to and support a growing jazz community. Students of all levels can contribute to this jazz community through performance, composition, and appreciation. Cutting Sessions took place in the 1930’s and 1940’s in many cities around the United States. Some of these cities included Kansas City, Milwaukee, Chicago, and of course, New York City. They were held in smaller clubs where jazz was played. Musicians would come to these sessions and join the band on stage to perform well-known songs of the time, or standards. One rumor of how the term “cutting sessions” came about is if the musician did not know the song, he/she would essentially be “cut” from the stage. While this may have been true of these sessions in their time, there is another belief in how these performances got the name “cutting sessions,” and this is more our vision of the program. Cutting sessions offered musicians the opportunity to “cut their teeth.” In other words, these sessions gave musicians a chance to get their experience in a real life situation of performing jazz on stage, with professionals, in front of an audience. The “Providence Cutting Sessions” is a program recently created by the Artistic Director of AS220, Bert Crenca, and a trio of local jazz musicians, Nick Sollecito, Mike Bernier, and Alex Chapman. This program’s mission is two-part. First, to give jazz musicians a venue to display their art and talent; second, to compose a new repertoire of jazz standards. “Providence Cutting Sessions” will display new and original jazz compositions by local musicians. These compositions will mainly be in the style of the “Real Book,” which contains hundreds of well-known jazz standards. This program welcomes jazz musicians to come to performances and sit in with the house trio. All instruments are welcome. Original charts will be made available at performances and online in .pdf format (go to www.anglesideside.com for more info). Available charts have been transposed in keys C, B flat and E flat. We welcome composers to submit original songs to be performed (email providencecuttingsessions@gmail.com for more info). We hope this program will be of interest to jazz musicians through out the state. Please encourage students to get involved in this program.

Jonathan Edelstein, Lucian Buscemi and Julian Bennett Holmes are Fiasco, a Brooklyn trio formed in 2005. Their upcoming instrumental album Native Canadians, the follow up to 2007's God Loves Fiasco, will be released in summer '08 on Impose Records. Known for their chaotic live shows and technical proficiency, they've been described as a mix of punk, noise, and math rock, and have traveled to Austin for SXSW and as far as Bosnia for the Sarajevo Film Festival. However, their favorite places to play are people's houses.

The Brown Book: “Banana Hands, like the 'fingers of fruit' the mind paints upon hearing their name, are slippery when grasped forcefully and full of potassium. Some would describe them as the process of attaching a gear-column to a chariot led by antelopes running through the great barrier reef---an elaborate system of vibrating strings and tethers in harmonious keys; the tension of backs and horns sensually restrained by the body of an industrial apparatus---all through layers of soft echoes and bright, colorful fish escaping eels through percussive slaps of their majestic tail fins. Another, perhaps more sensible individual, would make comparisons to the Star Trek episode where Kirk picks up a cargo ship full of beautiful women and needs to travel through the galaxy in search of lithium crystals which fuel there cosmic journey. Some say its the fast and dirty which makes Banana Hands tick, fast and dirty like high school sex on a No-Doz binge excuse or the Arby's drive-thru I went through in Boise (not pretty, trust me). Personally, I can't put my finger on it... but that is what I like. Its nothing I can clearly define, aside from a great band.” -Nick Brown

Lolita Black is from Providence, Rhode Island. Project started in 2003, with original member of Dropdead, Bob on guitar. Backed by Kaleigh on drums. Jake then joined playing bass in the late winter of 2005 and, Jessica on vocals in the spring of 2006. After a few unsuccessful attempts at adding a keyboard player we remain in search of a fifth member. We practice at REDRUM in Olneyville and play original, intense and heavy music, our influences are Killing Joke, The Swans, Rudimentary Peni, Black Sabbath, Black Flag, The Stooges, Motorhead, Girlschool, the Cramps, Ministry etc... This is Lolita Black.

Life Drawing takes a summer vacation for August, but will re-start in September!

Ska Punk Show!

Knockout Theory is not your average punk band. They fuse energetic punk rock with guitar and vocal harmonies, lively riffs, and the occasional hardcore breakdown.

Sold For Less is a ska band from Burrillville and Glocester and they play high energy ska punk!

SBT is a ska punk band that mix things up with an occasional harmnica or ukeleke. They love to remind the kids to eat their veggies.

From a Marketing Standpoint is a ska punk/pop trio with loud, fast paces, catchy tunes. Comedy, dramatics, and cliche stage moves promised!

Anisette is experimental indie rock.

Regency is pop punk/powerpop. They come from wildly diverse musical backgrounds.

I'm With Stupid is a collaboration of minds, talent and good vibes. The energy is pure, authentic and good clean fun with a dose of sarcasm. This band is a melding of vintage garage rock and what children sound like all grown up. There is a song in this grab bag for everyone.

Cape Terra is an alternative act that hails from Ocean County, NJ. The band is touring throughout August to promote their FREE EP that is up for download on their myspace and purevolume, as well as their newly released "Live from the Stone Pony" cd.

*7:30-9pm: Providence Slam: Poetry Tag & Writers Workshop!! This is a laid back chance to share page poems and practice reading out in a low pressure setting. All are Welcome! NO COVER.
*9pm: BSS Elementary Showcase, $2
Come Experience: Great food Music performances Poetry readings Broad Street Sisters Presentation The Opening of AS220's Youth run gallery Broad Street Press publications Volunteer and info booths Broad Street Studio Showcase Goal The goal of the Broad Street Studio Showcase is to present, document, and celebrate the work of the young people participating in the program to friends, family, supporters, local community members, funders, partners, like-minded arts and non-profits, and viewers like you!

Black Cobra is from California (ex members of Floor and 16):

Elder (MA) (Stoner doom very similar to Sleep! CD out now on Meteor City!)

Megasus (RI) (Harmonix metal attack, ex & current members of Lightning Bolt and The Amazing Royal Crowns...)

Picture a landscape of armageddon-esque dust bowls with lace and leather clad man-toys dancing on the ruins spilling their chi to feed the soil. Sisters of Mercy is playing underground and the earth spills open to reveal Digital Leather.

Vapor 37 heavy and atmospheric.

A Troop of Echoes was started in late 2004 by saxophonist Peter Gilli. After moonlighting in local ska faves Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes he decided to start a group that fused elements of improvisational jazz and modern progressive music. The group signed to their own SM1 (Symphony Movement One) imprint and was first known as Incognito until they were threatened with a possible law suit. Around this time the current line up of players started to take shape with Nick Cooper formerly of Cosmic Express on electric guitar, Harry Hartley on bass/synth, and Dan Moriarty on drums/percussion. The group has played a variety of local clubs such as The Blackstone, The Living Room, Sha-Na-Na’s, Mardi Gras, as well as DIY spaces such as Trash Mountain. Over the years they have shared stages with a variety of acts such as Fall River’s Sick Electric, Providence’s Yavin Five, and North Kingstown’s Hircine. In 2005 they recorded their debut EP "Always First Steps" at Static Productions and most recently they have new songs recorded at their home studio Cognitive Dissonance up on the web. They have been described by Providence Phoenix music writer Bob Gulla as moving from "...their initial foundation of jazz into experimental rock ala Uz Jse Doma and acid jams/hip-hop/funk like Galactic."

Detroit Rebellion is a former member of Bossmand and Laurels playing blues/americana.

I, Destroyer is an old school punk/thrash/metal influenced band.

Hayaino Daisuki is from Japan.

GRIDLINK:::International grind band with Jon Chang of Discordance Axis, Takafumi Matsubara of Mortalized and Bryan Fajardo of Phobia and Kill the Client. Supporting the release of their debut LP on Hydrahead Industries, "Amber Gray".

ASRA:::"NYC death/grind band promoting their debut album on Black Box Recordings, 'The Way of All Flesh'".

Life Drawing takes a summer vacation for August, but will re-start in September!

Build a Brain Machine with Mitch Altman, inventor of wonderful gadgets like the TV-B-Gone (http://www.tvbgone.com/). The Brain Machine: http://www.makezine.com/10/brainwave/

Mad Happy is ecstatic music. Take some crazy hair dye, tainted conscious love, funky Eastern Euro beats, and you have MAD HAPPY.

Hello, we are the AWESOME BROTHERS. We make music for dancing and videos for watching. Our live performances include both music and videos, because everyone likes to dance but nobody likes to be watched while they dance. So, while you dance to the AWESOME BROTHERS, don't feel self-conscious. Nobody is watching you, they are watching our videos and dancing to our music. And if they are watching you, it's because you must be an amazing dancer.

The Easy Tease is an indie folk cabaret! It is a borscht bubble of unified sound! Bizarre skits! Campaign songs, visious intra- band mudslinging!

Brendan O'Donnell is a former musician who made the clubs and bars of the east coast his home away from his girlfriends home when he played drums and guitars for such bands as Read Palms and The Blessed and Valient Thorr. He reads essay like poems about making love like an epileptic walrus, the time he found a booger in his mullet in high school, the debauchery infested tales he brought on by alcohol and strippers, tales from the road and on tour in Florida stopping at a diner in the middle of a carnie town.

Valencourt is acoustic music which draws inspiration from 311, Death Cab For Cutie, Elliot Smith and Paul Simon.

THURSDAYS are WORDSDAYS, this week:
Anything goes - Everyone is welcome - All forms of performance are encouraged - Come and share your stuff! On the third-Thursday of each month, the open mic arena at AS220 is in full force. Hosted by the lovely Sue Prouty and the fine folks of the Providence Poetry Slam. AN OPEN MIC NIGHT RUN BY FOLKS WHO KNOW HOW TO KEEP THE SHOW MOVING!! In a place where the bar is next door and a chance to perform in front of an attentive Poetry Slam audience used to respecting the mic. Open to ALL musicians and poets. Poets get 3 minutes, Musicians get 7 minutes. Everything must consist of all original material! Interested? Email SUSIE: haygib1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive!

Miss Fairchild plays dynamic modern pop music in the tradition of Sly and the Family Stone and Tony Toni Tone.

Clique Claque will make you shake what your momma gave ya.

The Providence Riots are an upbeat band in the spirit of the Kinks, Jam, Clash, Costello, Sonic Youth, Femmes, etc. The lyrics are about surviving 9if possible) the human condition. high energy!

The Big Big Bucks from Boston; what happens when punk kids play bar rock. Jesuscentric: head bangin' in church.

Dominic Ruggeri is a jazz studies major at URI. He has worked with Orange Jam Conspiracy and toured across America before graduating from high school.

Charles Xavier and the New Bedford Core is contemporary New England Jazz. Including Charles Xavier, Rick Britto, Jim Robitaille, Danny Schwartz, and Chris Poudrier.

Ray Cooke sings acoustic music with deep passion about life experiences and love.

JTO is psychedelic/classic rock/ska.

Mike Cellemme is a spoken word artist and classical guitarist "Minstrel of the Masses".

Meghan Yates is a story teller with a strong voice.

Life Drawing takes a summer vacation for August, but will re-start in September!

Milkbagbrother is from Canada and is for fun. He was even willing to pose naked for figure drawing to get booked at AS220. Good thing for him figure drawing was cancelled for this month.

Guitar Center New England is 8 acoustic guitars, 16 hands, 80 fingers, and a singular sound-Bartik, fused with King Crimson, by way of Philip Glass, punctuated with jazz and rock. It aspires to make itself available to the benevolent presence of music, in service of the greater good and for your listening enjoyment.

"Johnny Clotheshanger and the Antibabies started off in a tavern. The shady guy on the corner was looking in our direction. We decided that we should go talk to him to look for a mission because we were bored. He told us of powerful sacred instruments buried deep within the tomb of Darby Crash. If we recovered these artifacts and brought them back to him, we would be payed handsomely..." If you want the rest of the story, show up to the performance!

Ashes of Mercy is metal.

Say Uncle is doomy death metal.

Absence of Despair: We are a 4 man metal band from Rhode Island who all have a very strong passion for music. We would be classified as "Metal" but we are stirring up our own style and sound. We are currently seeking a rhythm guitarist. If you think you can join please contact one of us. We are fairly new but we are going pretty damn strong so far! We will play any type of show that comes our way. We have that rare spark that drives us to do our best and play our best, and not a shit load of bands have that these days.

Black Vendetta is a metal band influenced by Iron Maiden and Arch Enemy. They are the love child of 80's thrash metal and current day death metal.

TONIGHT:
On THURSDAYS at AS220, FREE SPEECH is in full effect with a weekly program of SPOKEN WORD OPEN MICS, POETRY SLAMS, YOUTH SLAMS, HIP-HOP - OPEN MIC SHOWCASE (on 2nd Thursdays), MUSICIAN OPEN MICS, and so on and so forth. Come teach, share, and learn! The stage is open to writers, poets, rappers, comedians, professor's, ranters, and ravers; come down and keep the oral tradition alive! The Providence Poetry Slam: Providence is one of the most well known and exciting Poetry Slams nationwide - The PVD team has made it to the National Poetry Slam Tournament semi-finals for the last 5 seasons!

Rhythmafia is an experiment in sound and style, a collection of creative landscapes that go well beyond the normal boundaries of music. using funk, jazz, rock, and latin grooves with ambient power noise.

Chaos Character is fusion/grindcore/noise/death metal.

Geomancer is an experimental metal band from RI. They play everything from jazz to folk to nintendo and nothing in between.

Join Crafternoon at AS220! Local art wizards spinning magical crafts! Bring a project to work on with other crafty creatures!

Western Pleasure with band members Little Lord Fauntleroy, Newmann Xanaxx Bongrip, John "Tingles" O'Leary.

Enjoy a cocktail between sets.

Escape At Midnight is a three piece band that plays pop punk music.

Dirty Jokes is a DIY post/hardcore experimental band.

The Down and Outs is a punk rock band that likes Fat/Epitaph records.