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. And since we're in outdoor music season, these events are weather permitting. If you're looking for last minute plans this weekend, we recommend: Friday July 19 The Dollyrots and The Boreouts at Sonia, Cambridge, MA Eye for an Eye, Deprogrammer Cult, Wire Lines, and Ancient Domains at Deep Cuts, Medford, MA Double Star, Foolish Relics, Futon Lasagna, Skaleton Crew, and Solgyres at Hotel Vernon, Worcester, MA Saturday July 20 Oneida, E, and The Spatulas at Deep Cuts, Medford, MA Field Day, Lupo Citta, and Tinkertown at Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, MA Sunday July 21 The Dollyrots, Heather Rose in Clover, and Gamma Rage at Alchem...

The Rock & Roll Rumble has been an institution in the Boston music scene for over forty years, showcasing the best up and coming bands in the Boston music scene. I try to go as often as possible, and made it to night three of the first round which featured one of the most diverse line ups in recent memory: Lovina Falls, Wire Lines, Other Brother Darryl, and Condition Baker. Condition Baker opened the night with a set of 90's style pop punk. They were playing at a disadvantage Saturday night without their lead singer who had to miss the show because of a family emergency. The remaining trio soldiered on (which is pretty punk rock) and delivered a solid thirty minute set. Considering how many lead singers have trouble remembering their lyrics, it was impressive that the guitarist and bass player of Condition Baker were able to fill in so well. They played the only cover song of the evening, which was Sublime's "Santeria." Unfortunately, they weren't at one hundr...