Sat. Nov. 8

Lovewhip is where synth pop, rocking guitar lines, punk rock and funky drums serve as the basis for Empress Erin's soulful vocals. Erin is Erin Harpe who not long ago released a rootsy blues album, but the gal's obviously at home with genre switching, wearing two hats, if you will. Lovewhip is her booty-shaker band and they're at the Plough & Stars Saturday Nov. 8, Wanna get a look? Check out their vid,"Gimme That" at www.lovewhip.net and/or www.myspace.com/lovewhip. The group is readying a new CD now. They're on at 10:30 and opening up for for Tommy Boy Records recording artists Plushgun from Brooklyn. Tickets: $5.Starts at 10.

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