"Phoenix Rising! Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire"
At Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, tomorrow. Tom Scholz (of Boston), Aaron Lewis (of Staind), Tesla, Twisted Sister, John Rich (of Big & Rich), Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, and Gretchen Wilson are among the artists who will perform to raise funds for survivors of the Rhode Island nightclub fire. All proceeds go to the Station Family Fund, which helps with the costs of ongoing treatment and rehabilitation. Show is at 7, tickets are $10-$59 at ticketmaster.com or 617-931-2000.
Kinky
At the Middle East Downstairs, Thursday. The Latin alt-rockers from Monterrey, Mexico, are all about the beat, the groove, and the booty-shaking live show. Boston's electro-funk '80s revivalists the Campaign for Real Time open. Doors are at 8, the show starts at 9. Tickets are $20 at ticketmaster.com, 617-931-2000, or at the Middle East box office.
Mary Lou Lord
At Club Passim, Thursday. The Salem-based singer-songwriter may be best known for friendships with the late, great Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith, but Lord's sweet, smart folk-pop lives on. Her show starts at 8; tickets are $12, $10 for members at 617-492-7679 or clubpassim.org.
- Joan Anderman
