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Turpentine Brothers

Local three-headed wrecking crew heads west

By MARTIN PAVLINIC

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Turpentine Brothers have been holding down the fort as one of Boston's most dependably exciting bands for almost four years now. The trio bashes out a kind of rhythm 'n' garage, punk-gospel wreckage that rattles windowpanes and spills beers. The organ brings a holy fear to the proceedings, while the searing guitars call to mind some serious mod/postpunk/psychedelic magic. It's all held down by tough, unflinching drums. After all these years of badass stomping, it'll be tough to let them go, but Thursday they play their farewell show, bidding our city adieu as they head west for warmer climes. "We really needed a change of pace, and we love it out west," says drummer Tara McManus. "I wanna slow down a lot, to have more time to just play and work on stuff. We could book shows in our little town maybe. And have chickens and cats." Organist Zack Brines isn't making the move, but McManus is keeping positive. "It's not hard to do the long distance thing anymore, or maybe we can get Zack to relocate. I have faith that you gotta follow your heart and things that are important will find a way of working themselves out." At least they'll leave us with a wealth of material to chew on after the show, while they adjust to their new surroundings. A new 12-inch EP is out on Alien Snatch and a 7-inch on Red Lounge is out now with a forthcoming domestic single as well. Bon voyage, Turpentines.

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