Editor's Note: What the world needs now are Downtown Boys. The politically-charged and socially conscious Providence punk group released their Sub Pop debut Cost of Living last week, and it could not come at a better -- or more necessary -- time. On Saturday (August 12), they celebrated their record release show at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, joined by Rhode Island brass ensemble What Cheer? Brigade and Boston guitar-rock spitballers Elizabeth Colour Wheel, and Ben Stas was at the independent music venue to capture some visuals of it all. Scan through his full gallery below.
Photo Gallery: Downtown Boys, What Cheer? Brigade, Elizabeth Colour Wheel at ONCE Ballroom
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Photo: Ben Stas for Vanyaland