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Local performers light up the nightlife every day of the week. Find out who's playing in your neighborhood:

Thursday, Aug. 16

"Acoustics Under the Stars" presents The Curtis Earl with Glenn Bouchard and Brian Long from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant, 1045 Central Street, Leominster. For information, call (978) 534-6600.

The local rock, country, blues and rocka billy artists The Darlings will be performing at the Gazebo in West Newbury at 6 p.m. For more information visit www.myspace. com/thedarlins4.

Local acoustic artist Chris Reddy will be performing at The Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens from 7 to 10 p.m. Reddy performs original and cover material in acoustic performances around New England. Utilizing loop station technology and a gist for going deep in the playlist, his performances offer a new direction in solo performance. For more information visit www.chrisreddy.com.

Ken Macy will be performing at Dempsey's, 151 Clarendon St., Fitchburg at 9 p.m. Macy mixes rock, blues and funk into his original music, playing with the attitude that "music is life." Having produced two solo CDs, "Beginnings" and "What If …" Macy's ballads and originals are not to be missed. For more information visit www.myspace.com/kenmacy.

Saturday, Aug. 18

Ashby Fest 6 will begin noon featuring New Pond Fondle with special guests The Darlings, The Mike Shattuck Band and Heavy Birds. Admission is $5, bring your own beer. Also recommended: sunscreen, bugspray, trashbags, tents, flashlights and good vibes. For more information visit www.myspace.com/newpondfondle.

The Fitchburg-based band TheFranks will be performing at The Brickyard, 74 Maple St., Baldwinville at 9 p.m. The- Franks are a high-energy maelstrom featuring the groove of funk and the rhythms of reggae built upon a rock foundation. Their fresh sound and commanding lead vocals have gained TheFranks recognition from Boston to New York. For more information visit www.thefranksmusic.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

Ken Macy will be performing at Ralph's Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Macy mixes rock, blues and funk into his original music, playing with the attitude that "music is life." Having produced two solo CDs, "Beginnings" and "What If …" Macy's ballads and originals are not to be missed. For more information visit www.myspace.com/kenmacy.

Thursday, Aug. 23

"Acoustics Under the Stars" presents

Kieran McNally from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lidio's Restaurant, 1045 Central Street, Leominster. For information, call (978) 534-6600.

Ken Macy will be performing at The Devens Grill, 4 Ryans Way, Devens from 7 to 10 p.m. Macy mixes rock, blues and funk into his original music, playing with the attitude that "music is life." Having produced two solo CDs, "Beginnings" and "What If …" Macy's ballads and originals are not to be missed. This is a 21-plus show. Macy plays every Tuesday night at Ralph's diner. For more information visit www. myspace.com/kenmacy.

Friday, Aug. 24

Fitchburg-based band TREBEK will be performing at The Compound, 281 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg at 9 p.m. With a sound that is a hot mix of R&B, rock and funk, spend your Saturday with Ben, Issac, Joe, Matt and Mike. For more information visit www.trebekband.com.