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Jodie Treloar Sampson at Askew

with Josh Grabert, Kris Hansen, Frankie Ranks

Askew Prov
150 Chestnut
Providence, RI

9pm

David Tessier’s All-Stars at Tavern On The Hill

Tavern on the Hill
809 Nooseneck Hill Rd
West Greenwich, RI
9pm

The Callouts at Machines with Magnets

with Weakened Friends, Well Wisher, Heather Rose

Machines with Magnets
400 Main St
Pawtucket, RI
9pm

Too Many Stars, Benefit Concerts for Mark Cutler

Jan 19 & 20 at The Met

Jan 19 starts at 8pm.
Jan 20 starts at 4pm.

The Met
Main St
Pawtucket, RI

Haunt the House at AS220

with Malerie Day and Natale

AS220
Richmond St
Providence, RI
9pm

Matt Fraza Band at the Pump House

with Hustle Souls

The Pump House
1464 Kingstown Rd
South Kingstown, RI
9pm

Powerpopaholic reviews Minky Starshine’s “Dirty Electric”

Rob Anastasi’s Minky Starshine has a new LP produced by Ken Stringfellow and has enlisted the support of Mike Musburger, Ducky Carlisle, Corin Ashley, Fernando Perdomo, and Phil Aiken. The album starts with the laid-back “Art School” as the lead lyric seems pessimistic; “I went to school for art but ended up pushing papers” however it comes around to the upbeat “everywhere is going to lead somewhere.” But the darkness creeps in on “Everybody Loves to Party” despite the catchy chords and “London Metropole” focuses on the pain of loneliness.

The notable “Good Company” is a bright spot, with its hopeful melody and layered guitars. The production is artfully done, as Anastasi’s songs are emotional and resonate, but the edge seems much softer now. Especially on the apprehensive “Go!” which mixes a fast paced verse with a big arena-friendly multi-tracked chorus. Unfortunately, many other songs just didn’t stick in my head, which seems a long way from the brilliant Womanity. This is still music that deserves to be heard, and Anastasi is a world-class talent. Check it out.