The Jink-Los played all entirely different songs Tuesday at Hamilton’s then they did the previous Thursday at the Bullfinch. That’s because they were entirely different groups of musicians.

A band sold their name. In this town. And they say the economy’s in trouble!

It’s really about good fun among old pals. Monty Jewels of the Jink-Los has a way with names. John Jones of Fortune in My Misery doesn’t. The longtime neighbors and friends, who’ve known each other since the week they were both born (four days apart), share a lot of things.
“So why not share our name?,” Monty says. He sold the Jink-Los moniker to Johnny for a pack of smokes. Monty’s bandmates don’t mind; they’re all heading to college, meaning the band might’ve been on its last legs anyhow.

The new Jink-Los is the same cover band Fortune in My Misery was, but without the gloomy old name. See if they sound any different. For one tune at least, they will—Monty Jewels has an open invitation to jump up and sing on songs he likes.

Weiner Minstrels and The Ol’ Dirt Daubers at the Bullfinch. Cover your ears—because of the language, not the volume… Jonny Modero and Pier 23 and Light Up Time at Hamilton’s. Light Up Time apparently doesn’t challenge the club’s ban on band names with drug references… The Corliss Archers, Now Nordine and Uncle Whoa all at D’ollaire’s; after all those “Evening With” affairs, a three-band bill seems almost too much to handle…