More suggested shows from our music writers, who don't know the meaning of “holiday weekend”: THURSDAY Nightmare River Band at 502 Bar. Before you get the idea that New York City is no place for a folk-meets-alt-country band, try to remember the Hangdogs. The NYC-based 'Dogs built a loyal SATX following with twang and a “we're all in it together” attitude. The Nightmare River Band doesn't have the caustic edge of Hangdogs frontman Matthew Grimm, but the band has infectious rhythm, relatable lyrics, rousing choruses that'll get bars full of drunks and sober people singing along and passion that comes blasting out of even the tinniest of speakers. NRB is working with a new CD, “Last Goodbye.”...
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