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parties on select Fridays . The intimate , bricklaid venue has a small stage , a full bar , and a decidedly macabre look and feel with medieval-style chandeliers and skulls and a gothic pinup dame painted on the ceiling .
THE MET
1005 Main St ., Pawtucket ,
729-1005 , themetri . com Nestled within Hope Artiste Village , the Met continues the legacy of both the old Met Cafe and Lupo ’ s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence , with both Rich Lupo and Jack Reich at the helm . Stellar headliners perform in one of the finest-sounding rooms in Rhode
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Island , which is also air conditioned . They have a busy summer with plenty of music gracing the stage . “ The Met will continue its mix of local bands , tribute bands and national touring bands ,” Reich says . On Aug . 5 , the Warped Tour Band makes its debut at the Met , Bearly Dead returns on Aug . 11 and a benefit show featuring the Hollow Sound takes place Aug . 19 .
NEWS CAFE
43 Broad St ., Pawtucket ,
Askew .
thenewscaferi . com , facebook . com / newscafe . ri Right in the heart of downtown Pawtucket is the News Cafe , a
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Columbus Theatre ’ s marquee .
swanky little dive that has bands and musicians playing on its black-and-white checkered floor on a regular basis . It ’ s a one-of-akind spot with cheap drinks and a friendly vibe . “ If you ’ re into seeing live music in a dark bar with
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air conditioning , then the News is the place to be ,” says head bartender and live music booker Hana K . O . “ Our outdoor patio with a charming city view is open again so you can enjoy beers in the Pawtucket sunshine .”
PHOTOGRAPHY , OPPOSITE PAGE : WOLF MATTHEWSON ; THIS PAGE , CLOCKWISE FROM TOP : JAMIE COELHO ; COURTESY OF ASKEW .
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