BY MIKE BREEN

Autumn Rising
Local Rock foursome the Autumn Blackouts will be celebrating the release of their excellent debut CD single for "Model Dream" on Saturday at the Mad Frog. Swissfarlo, The Fairmount Girls and singer/songwriter Dan Bayer open the night.

From just a songwriting standpoint, the Blackouts are one of the most promising new bands on the scene. But their stylish mix of classic and contemporary BritPop is what makes the hook-littered band stand out. With an "All the Young Dudes"-like strut, "Model Dream" is a great representation of where the band is coming from, with a chiming, Glam Rock vibe Bowie would lend his eyeliner to and also a neo-Pop feel with its Blur-y vocals and Oasis-esque guitar solos. Rounding out the three-song disc is the charged "When You're Seventeen," which melodically touches on The Beatles' "She Said" and The Velvet Underground's "Femme Fatale," and "She Tries to Be Straight," a stabbing slice of fuzzy Pop/Rock that soars majestically. Look for a full-length CD from the band in the not-too-distant future.

For more on the band, dial up autumnblackouts.com.

Pop Meets Folk
Saturday's "Pop n Folk Implosion" concert at the Southgate House in Newport promisingly combines the best of two worlds, featuring solid acts from the local Indie Pop and Roots scenes. The event's debut last year was a smashing success, and this year's lineup -- presented by local 3rd Silo Records -- looks even better. On the main ballroom stage, organizers have reassembled the Parlour bill from Popopolis, showcasing the talents of The Stapletons, Goose, The Swarthy Band and Giant Judys. Scattered throughout the 'Gate on other stages will be The Walker Project, Mike Detmer, Heidi Howe, Len's Lounge, Whtiney Barricklow and Bill E. Hill. You know you want more info, so go to 3rdSilo.com.

Rumors, Lies and General Misunderstandings
· Some local relatives of Ty Longley, the Brookfield, Ohio, native and Great White guitarist killed in a Rhode Island nightclub fire earlier this year, have put together a benefit concert for this Sunday at the Madison Theater in Covington. Organized by Longley's cousin, Jason Bayer, the 8 p.m. benefit features music from Mathom House (with another cousin, Kevin Bayer), Stonewater and Gardenhose. The proceeds will go to a memorial fund set up in Longley's name, which will financially assist his child and also award arts scholarships.

· Judging by the inordinate amount of limos floating through the street, it appears to be prom season. Saturday night at The South Park American Legion Post 675 in Dayton, two of Cincy's finest -- The Ass Ponys and Wussy -- and one of Dayton's more queerly entertaining acts (Drexel) join forces for a Rock Prom that encourages (but doesn't require) attendees to get decked out in their finest natty attire. Showtime is 9 p.m. For more info, check drexellent.com.

· The Cincinnati Rock Machine -- a monthly local/regional/national music showcase -- has been tuned up and is ready to be revved again this weekend. The CRM expands to two days at The Cavern in Over-the-Rhine. Friday night's all-local show features Giant Judys, Chaselounge, The Black and Tan Carpet Band, Saving Ray and Anonymous Bosch. On Saturday, get started early, as the CRM presents a 3 p.m. all-ages matinee show featuring locals Anonymous Bosch, Premium, Left Turns Right and Spindle, plus out-of-towners Blue Epic, Red Hot Valentines and The Fags.

· Saturday at Top Cat's, local heavy, eccentric rockers Broken Head play their final show with the current band line-up, as guitarist Andrew Coleman departs town. The band plans to continue with a new guitarist. For more on the group, dig brokenheadmusic.com.

· Locals Ampline, Hoodwink, Langus and Buckra are amongst the musical entertainment at this week's Mobile Skatepark Series expo at Sawyer Point, running Friday through Tuesday. For a full schedule of events, get to mssevent.com.

· Taste of Cincinnati this weekend on the streets of Downtown is loaded with all kinds of local bands as well, including Gravy 8, Red Idle, Tracy Walker, Keith Little, P. Ann Everson-Price, Sweet Alice Hoskins, The Stapletons, Dallas Moore, Robin Lacy, Leroy Ellington, Tropicoso and many others. For days and times, check tasteofcincinnati.com.

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