The NHL playoffs are set, the NBA playoffs are rolling, and soon, the Rock And Roll Rumble will be looking ahead to its semi-finals stage next weekend. But not before one last preliminary-round throwdown, as Night 6 of the first round of the “World Series of Boston Rock” goes down tonight (April 15) at The Middle East in Cambridge. Last night, mod-pop trio The Chelsea Curve secured victory, earning a trip to the upcoming semis at Sonia alongside Thursday night winner Ruin The Nite and wild card entry Bird Language (who coincidentally both share a member in Jeff “Chip” Nicolai).
The last band to round out the playoff field will certainly earn its spot, and advance from a varied and tough lineup as tonight delivers what should be a rowdy evening featuring eclectic rock uplifters Wildcat Slim (9 p.m., pictured); hook-heavy pop-rock dudes Devil Love (9:45 p.m.); Americana-punk brigade Michael Kane & The Morning Afters (10:30 p.m.); and power-pop sparkplugs Donaher (11:15 p.m.)
Sunday morning has been put on notice.
[Disclaimer: The author of this post has worked with some of the aforementioned bands and artists, as well as a wide spectrum of this year’s Rumble performers, and offers no additional editorial commentary other than our usual Vanyaland endorsement that everyone in this city should support Boston music in all its forms and features.]
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ROCK AND ROLL RUMBLE, PRELIMINARY NIGHT 6 :: Saturday, April 14 at The Middle East, 472 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA :: 8 p.m., 18-plus, $17 :: Event info :: Advance tickets
