If It's Too Loud...

Doing Anything this Weekend? is a feature here at If It's Too Loud... where we feature some live shows in and on the far outskirts of the Boston area. Our main rules are that they have to be reasonably priced shows that you can attend last minute. They'll feature If It's Too Loud... approved bands, and we'll provide event links when possible. If you're looking for last minute plans this weekend, we recommend: Friday March 15 GA-20, Muddy Ruckus, and Troy Mercy at starlite, Southbridge, MA Miracle Blood, The Freqs, Psychic Weight, and Billy at Deep Cuts, Medford, MA Viv & Riley at Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, Waltham, MA Cloudbelly, Jake McKelvie, and TIFFY at O'Brien's, Allston, MA Burp., Tysk Tysk Task, Night Visions, and Cross Girls at Thirsty First, Lowell, MA The Shirts and Shoes, The Roscoes, and WLKRZ at Faces Brewing, Malden, MA Saturday March 16 Matt Charette and the Truer Sound, The Roland High Life, LoboHombre, and Christi...

Photo by Danny DeRusso Lowell, MA's The Shirts and Shoes describe themselves as a "rock band," and that pretty much explains it. Although, being a music blogger, we're going to feel the need to categorize them. Their latest single, "Wolf," blends a few varieties of rock. There's some heavy mid-90's post grunge alternative in there, along with a bit of a punk attitude. Plus, the whole thing is just as groovy as it is loud. It's an intriguing way to mix the familiar into its own sound. You can watch the video for "Wolf" below. It's perfect for this week since it was shot at Haunted Overload in Lee, NH. The Shirts and Shoes are currently hard at work on their debut full length album. For more on The Shirts and Shoes, check them out on Facebook and Bandcamp .