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The Rowdies

Thu., May 20, 9 p.m., $8, with Animals and Insects, Alchemilla and Conservative Man, M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577, themanhattanroom.com.

by John Vettese

Published: May 19, 2010

rock/pop

Some nights, all you need is a pint to thrust in the air and a feel-good bruiser rock anthem to scream along to. New Philly power trio The Rowdies has at least one of those covered. Their speedy hooks and pack-a-day vocals recall the best A-sides from Social Distortion and Rocket from the Crypt. Dial up "Crashing under the Influence" and try not to slam around the room; switch over to "War Not Over" and ponder which Hüsker Dü jam it most reminds you of. Their total output consists of one EP and a couple singles, so their M Room set should be short and sweet. You'll have to provide your own pint, but it will be well worth it.

Thu., May 20, 9 p.m., $8, with Animals and Insects, Alchemilla and Conservative Man, M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 215-739-5577, themanhattanroom.com.

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