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Continuing the review of Hallowe'en weekend events, time to look at what's happening at the two finest live music venues in Oshkosh, the Reptile Palace and New Moon Cafe.

Whereas most places in town seem content to have maybe a slightly-better band than usual and promote it as their "Halloween Costume Party!", the Palace is raising the bar. And this ain't no limbo contest. (No cover on any of these.)

Thursday night has Bobby, Jay and Erik taking the night off in place of Pat McDonald and Andy Lubahn getting up on stage and pickin' it some. No, it's not Halloween related. Although, maybe they'll get on stage in costume or hand out candy or something.

Friday gives us the triumphant return of my personal favorite zombie-surf-punkers, Suspirios, along with guests Bobby Rivera & the Rivieras. And that's exciting. What's even more exciting is the annunciation of the night as the Zombie Hooker Party, which, I mean, well, it can only be good. Starts at 10p.

Saturday is just as promising. Seriously. Machine Gun Joe, the Lemurs, Shelter Belt, and Snowbirds. I have no idea who the last two are, but who cares. (Actually Shelter Belt is from out of town and has a new album, and Snowbirds are said to be a new local supergroup. Of sorts?) With any luck, Carnivale will be over before this gets too rockin'. Showtime is early tonight: 8:30p.

Sunday I dunno what's happening, go see the Jazz Orgy at Peabody's or something. Or just sleep because:

Monday is another night of the Lemurs, this time at the New Moon with The Undead Milkmen and Seven Sins. Showtime is 9p, so I'm guessing the Moon is going to be open late for this one.

And finally, Tuesday gives us the Halloween Open Mic at the Moon. Come in costume and you may win a prize. 7p.

(Although also not really Halloween-related, the New Moon of course has music the rest of the weekend too. Thursday is a special show by the Rev. Eddie Danger, Friday is Buzz Meade's monthly show, and Saturday is Jamie Dawicki.)