Check it out!  Another great week of live acts playing downtown NYC. 

The Blend (www.theblendnyc.com; www.myspace.com/theblendband)  kicks it off at Pianos on Wednesday, July 19.

We've got The Coloursound (www.thecoloursound.com; www.myspace.com/thecoloursound) on Friday, July 21, at Arlene's Grocery.

Then, get ready for some serious rock with the Giraffes (www.thegiraffes.com; www.myspace.com/thegiraffes) at Mercury Lounge on Saturday, July 22.  They're going to make your ears bleed!  But in a good way.

Also on Saturday, Mahi Mahi (www.mahimahi.com; www.myspace.com/mahimahi) plays some real live dance.  A real band that plays real music.

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