Perry district heats up as music venue

The Perry district is turning out to be the place to go if you want to get your free live music fix this summer. The South Perry Street Fair takes over the neighborhood on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. with a parade. Live music starts at 1:30 p.m., and the lineup features local acts Real Life Rockaz, Dead Serious Lovers, Water Monster, Silver Treason, Mama Doll and the Marshall McLean Band. (https://www.facebook.com/southperry)

The Lantern Tap House, 1004 S. Perry St., is also hosting concerts throughout the summer. Upcoming shows include the DJ duo Twin Towers on Aug. 8, Bartlett co-owner Karli Ingersoll’s new side project Windoe on Aug. 15 and Americana twosome Feral Anthem on Aug. 22. (Visit the Lantern Tap House on Facebook.)

In September, things will get loud again for the second annual Perry Street Shakedown, which takes over the neighborhood from Sept. 11 to 13. The big get this year is “Baby Got Back” rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot, who headlines the Saturda night lineup. Other acts include Mama Doll, B Radicals, Milonga and Dem Empire. The event is free, though there’s a $3 cover to hang out in the beer garden. (www.facebook.com/perrystreetshakedown).

Nathan Weinbender