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unimimmiiii 20 SUMMER OF '97 The Record 5 I May 30, 1997 i-i' Vet' detd the nmh' Cheap Trick, left, pulls into the Birch Hill Night Club in Old Bridge on June 7. The soulful Regina Belle performs at the Blue Note July 22-27. Summer Tarayla, The Kropotkins, Oh Susanna, tonight; NRBQ, Saturday; Tray Gunn, Thursday; Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, next Friday and June Graham Parker and The Figgs, June 10; Steeleye Span, June 16; Stars of New Orleans, June 20; Brothers in Blues, June 21; Charlie Musselwhite, The Boneshakers, June 24. BROWNIES 169 Ave. A.

(212) 420-8392. Mini-King, Kitty in the Tree, The Cheese, tonight; Scared of Chaka, Cursive, Flu Thirteen, Sunday; Number One Cup, Monday; Fluf, Thursday; Grifters, Home, Cash Money, June Karate, Gameface, Strikeforce, June 15; Mountain Goats, Simon Joyner, June 17; Ultra Bide, Thrall, Pachinko, Buzzkill, June 19; Some Velvet Sidewalk, The Secret Stars, June 22; The Get Up Kids, Superfriendz, Braid, June 25. CBGB OMFUG 315 Bowery. (212) 982-4052. Slumberland, Kelly Township, Velvet Mafia, New Creatures, Ashra, tonight; Lancaster County Prison, Home Grown Lopos, Stone Cold, Cherokee Sex Workshop, Saturday.

CHICAGO BLUES 73 Eighth Ave. (212) 924-9755. Nine Degrees Below Zero, Monday; Mason Casey, Tuesday; George Jr. and The Coolerators, Wednesday; Satan and Adam, Thursday; Roomful of Blues, next Friday and June Smokin' Guns, June Chris Pati and Blufire, June 10; Moose and the Bulletproof Blues, June 11; Bobby Radcliff, June 12; Son Seals, June 13-14; Thunder Blues, June 16; Jon Paris, June 18; Paul Mark and the Van Dorens, June 19; Pinetop Perkins, June 20-21; Midnight Blue, June 23; Ned Lucas, June 24; Elmo's Fire, June 25; Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, June 26; Rosco Gordon, June 27; Hubert Sumlin, June 28; Night Owl, June 30. CONEY ISLAND HIGH 15 St.

Mark's Place. (212) 674-7959. Boris the Sprinkler, Furious George, tonight; Thin Lizard Dawn, next Friday; El Vez, June Fat Bag, June 13; 22 Jacks, June 15; Tree, June 17; 24-7 Spyz, June 20; Supersuck-ers, June 21; Joey Ramone's July 4th Extravaganza, July 4. IRVING PLAZA 17 Irving Place. (212) 777-6800.

Bettie Serveert, Versus, Ugly Beauty, Saturday; Prodigy, June Steve Winwood, June 4-6; Poi Dog Pondering, June Radiohead, June W.A.S.P. and Motorhead, June 13; Misfits, June 20; Rickie Lee Jones, June 24; My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, June 26; Guster, July 1 1 Space, July 1 Better Than Ezra, July 17; Brian Setzer Orchestra, July 24. KENNY'S CASTAWAYS 1 57 Bleecker St. (212) 979-9762. Grand Passion, Dry Heaves, The Unexpected; tonight; Major Minor, Saturday; Marc West Pro Jam, Sunday; Velvet Hammer, Monday; Angie Aparo, Tuesday; J.D.

Blues Jam, Wednesday; Gypsy Backdoor, Thursday; The Delaware Hudson Blues Band, next Friday; Phil Varca and the Slam Jammers, June Blue Race, June 12; Angel Face, June 13; Noisy Neighbors, June 14; Funky Espresso, June 19; Paradoxical Popsicle, In Flux, Alchemy, June 20; The Reputations, Johanna Perry, June 21; Danny Doll, New Moon Festival, June 27; Hollywood Joe, Gate 18; June 28; Martin Wright Power July 11; Electric Farm, July 12. KNITTING FACTORY 74 Leonard St. (212) 219-3006. Steve Turre and Sanctified Shells, Wednesday and Thursday; Steve Coleman and the Mystic Rhythm Society, next Friday through June Ben Lee, June Six Finger Satellite, William Hooker, Juneau, June 10; Babe the Blue Ox, June 11; Storm and Stress, Borbetomagus, Spatula, June 12; Richie Havens, June 13; Smog, Cat Pow- By BRIAN ABERBACK Staff Writer From the steamy streets of Manhattan to the cool breezes of the Jersey shore, a number of clubs will satisfy your craving for live music. Whether it's rock-and-roll or rhythm and blues, national acts or local talent, music fans can't complain about a lack of activity this summer.

Among the highlights is the return of Cheap Trick's power pop, pulling into the Birch Hill Night Club in Old Bridge on June 7. Rock veteran Steve Winwood plays irving Plaza in Manhattan Wednesday though next Friday, while the Brian Setzer Orchestra also appears at Irving Plaza July 24. Haven't made your Independence Day weekend plans yet? You may want to check out Joey Ramone's July 4th Extravaganza at Coney Island High in Greenwich Village. Two of the most influential rap groups come together on June 20 when Run-DMC and Englewood's Sugarhill Gang perform at Tramps in Manhattan. The soulful sounds of Regina Belle can be heard at the Blue Note in Manhattan from July 22-27; Peabo Bryson also has an extended run at the Blue Note, from July 29 to Aug.

3. Here's a sampling of summer offerings. Since schedules are subject to change, call to confirm show dates, times, and prices. New Jersey BIRCH HILL NIGHT CLUB Route 9 south, Old Bridge. (732) 536-0650.

SKA Night with Bigger Thomas, Inspector 7, Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs, tonight; From Good Homes, Saturday; Matthew Sweet, Tuesday; unsigned band showcase, Thursday; Third World, Livid, Grade 8, Oracle, next Friday; Cheap Trick, June Hotter Than Hell (Kiss Tribute), June 19; God Street Wine, Agents of Good Roots, June 20; Seven Mary Three, June 27; Ratt, July The Nerds, July 1 1 GWAR, July 12; Pro-Pain, Spudmonsters, July 19; Robin Trower, July 24. CLUB BENE Route 35, Sayreville. (732) 727-3000. Gato Barbieri, Saturday; Wayman Tisdale, next Friday; Stylistics, June Kansas, June 13; Jean-Luc Pon-ty, June 20; Alex Bugnon, July 11; John Lucien, July 25; John Valby, July 26; Angela Bofill, Aug. 1 Najee, Aug.

22; Jonathan Butler, Aug. 29. THE SAINT 601 Main Asbury Park. (732) 775-9144. Jack Tripper, Outhouse, The Mark Nuzzl Band, Crown Jewels, tonight; The Records, Ropetree, Saturday; Sexpod, next Friday; That Dog, June Skeleton Key, June 12.

STONE PONY 913 Ocean Asbury Park. (732) 775-5700. Halcyon Days, tonight; H20, Saturday; The R.O.A.R. Tour, June 14. New York City BLUE NOTE 131 W.

Third Manhattan. (212) 457-8592. Regina Belle. July 22-27; Peabo Bryson, July 29-Aug. Jack Jones with Sherrie Maricle and Diva, Aug.

26-31. THE BOTTOM LINE 15 W. Fourth St. (212) 228-6300. Royal Fingerbowl, Jeff June Pancho Sanchez, June Yellow-man, June 10; Spoken Word with Saul Williams and Abiom Oyewole, June 11; 702, June 13; Machito Orchestra, June 16; Tony Rebel, June 17; Coco Tea, Anthony June 1 Jessica "Care" Moore, June 20; Juliana Aquino, June 21 Manny Oquendo and Libre, June 23; Nasio Fontaine, June 24; Yvette Michelle, Allure, June 27; Mighty Sparrow, June 28.

TRAMPS 51 W. 21st St. (212) 544-1666. George Porter, Saturday; Robert Earl Keen, Tuesday; Will Oldham, next Friday; Solas, June Toots and The Maytals, June 12; Buckwheat Zydeco, June 13; Run-DMC, Sugarhill Gang, June 20; The Boxtops, June 21; Ben Harper, June 24-25; 7 Mary 3, June 26; Chuck Brown, June 28; Gwar, Electric Hellfire Club, Puncture, July 15. WEBSTER HALL 1 25 E.

1 1 th St. (21 2) 353-1600. Tiny Crooks, Dead Left, 42 Wetmen, tonight; Kaos From Order, Blowtop, June 12; Her Vanished Grace, Clinton Daniel, June 13; Lourdes, Angel Face, June 19; Paul Zunno, Love Huskies, Pure Dog, June 20; Swing Out Sister, June 23; Torn and Frayed, Brick House, Psycho 69, June 26; Rollins Band and Skunk Anansie, June 27. WETLANDS 161 Hudson Manhattan. (212) 966-4225.

Liquid Soul, tonight; Percy Hill, Disco Biscuits, Saturday; Hemp Jam '97, Tuesday; The Merry Danksters Tour, Wednesday; 2 Skinnee J's, next Friday; Zen Tricksters, June Ominous Seapods, June 14; Mad Professor and The Robotiks, Macka June 18; Aza, Fiji Mariners, June 20; Greyboy Allstars, Melvin Sparks, June 21; Skatalites, June 22; Piamenta, June 23; llluminati, Tony Trischka, June 24; Pucho and His Latin Soul Brothers, June 26; Yolk, June 27; Michael Ray and The Cosmic Krewe, June 28. New York State THE TURNING POINT 468 Piermont Piermont. (914) 359-1089. Cliff Eberhardt, tonight; Danny Kalb Trio, Saturday; Kenny Rankin, Sunday; Sloan Wainwright Band, Thursday; Pat Kilbride Band, next Friday; Paul Rishell and Annie Raines, June Les Sampou, June 12; Loup Garou, June 13; Son Lewis Blues Band, June 14; Livingston Taylor, June 15; Greg Trooper, June 19; Robin and Linda Williams, June 20; Christine Santelli Band, June 21; Jimmie Dale Gllmore, June 22; The Jazzabels and Peter Nelson, June 26; Rhett Tyler, June 27. Denard-Woods Group, June30; Stir Fried with Buddy Cage, July The Derek Trucks Band, July Deborah Coleman, July Mason Casey, July The Christine Santelli Blues Band, July Mitch Margold-Angel Risoff Band, July Smoke, July Jimmy Vivino, Catherine Russell Band, July Big Brother and The Holding Company, July 10; The Black Widow Band, July 11; The Roxy Perry Blues Band, July 12; Tinsley Ellis, July 16; Kenny Neal, July 1 Paul De Lay, July 23; The Water Street Blues Band, July 25; Tino Gonzales, July 26; Luther Allison, July 29; Rick Derringer, July 31 Slapmeat Johnson and The Titans, Aug.

Mason Casey, Aug. Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Aug. Kim Sim-monds and Savoy Brown, Aug. Son Seals, Aug. 14; Little Buster and The Souf Brothers, Aug.

15; Zombies on Broadway, Aug. 16; Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, Aug. 21; Little Mike and The Tornadoes, Aug. 28-29. MERCURY LOUNGE 217 E.

Houston St. (212) 260-4700. Lazyboy, Friday; Long River Train, Lincolnville, Trona, Saturday; Nerf Herder, Sunday River, Ted and Venus, Sunday; Lift," Monday; The Cunninghams, South, C. Gibbs Revue, Another Man Down, Grow, Tuesday; Sloan, Wednesday; Kenickie, Pur, Thursday; K's Choice, Zuba, To the Moon Alice, next Friday; Five for Fighting, The Rug-bums, Howling Maggie, Little Shining Man, June Robert Sheffler, Miles Green, Paris Hampton, Jen Chapin, June Royal Fingerbowl, Old Pike, Walter Salas Humara, June Keren Deberg, Crown Jewels, Athaneum, The Gathering Field, June 10; Cake Like, June June 11; The Hang Ups, Papas Fritas, That Dog, June 12; Mini King, Blake Morgan Band, June 13; Apples in Stereo, Poole, Pushk-ings, Future Primitive, June 14; Amy Rig-by, R.B. Mom's, June 15; Deus, Emmet Swimming, 44, June 16; Katell Keinig, June 17-18; The Iguanas, Kevin Johnson, June 19; Wayne Kramer, Clawhammer, Reid Paley, Oral Groove, June 20; Lullaby for the Working Class, Gary Lucas, Lauren Hoffman, Tara McLean, June 21; Boy Wonder, Sue Said, Mike Oliver, June 22; 10,000 Maniacs, June 24-25; The Iguanas, June 26; Family of God, June 27; Travis Pickle, White Courtesy Telephone, MJ12, June 28.

S.O.B.'S 204 Varick St. (212) 243-4940. Sandra St. Victor, tonight; Josie Wales, Tuesday; Hiram Bullock, Artur Maia, Wednesday; Basement Bhangra, Thursday; Galactic, next Friday; Katende, clubs er, U.SA, June 14; Kavid Krakauer's Klezmer Madness, June 15; Texaco New York Jazz Festival, June 16-30. LION'S DEN 214 Sullivan St.

(212) 477-2782. Oliver Zeltner Band, Tuesday; Dry White Toast, Flying Squirrels, Flip Top Box, Thursday; Foxtrot Zulu, June New World Order, Drop, Sugarbush, Blackfeet, June Loveseed Mama Jump, June 11; Brother Rabbit, June 12; Milo June 14; Frostbit Blue, Johnny Vegas, The Push Stars, June 20; Project Object (Frank Zappa Tribute), June 24; Milo Dowdy Smack, Who June 27. MANNY'S CAR WASH 1558 Third Ave. (212) 369-BLUES. Todd Wolfe, tonight; The Susan Tedeschi Band, Saturday; Memphis Train and The Boxcar Horns, Monday; Big Iron Skillet, Tuesday; Hank Shizzoe, Wednesday; Little Charlie and The Nightcats, Thursday; Mark the Harper, next Friday; Howard and The White Boys, June George Worthmore and The Divebombers, June Murall Coryell with Jeremy Baum, June 10; Tommy Castro, June 11; Matt "Guitar" Murphy, June 12; Mason Casey, June 13; Johnny Allen, June 14; The Black Widow Band, June 16; The Other Brothers (Allman Brothers Tribute), June 1 Jimmy Vivino, Catherine Russell Band, June 18; Duke Robiilard Band, Bill Perry, June 19; Little Buster and The Soul Brothers, June 21; Black Cat Bone, June 23; The Kate Russo Band, June 24; Josh Smith and The Frost, June 25; Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers, June 26; The Bill Perry Blues Band, June 27; Billy Bacon and The Forbidden Pigs, June 28; The.