Riding the trend of blues minimalism churned out with alt-rock maximalism (yeah, I probably made that up, so what?), Rochester's Dirty Pennies sets forth a seething, scorching blast. The duo cuts out the fat and window dressing and goes straight for the riff. Definitely something for the kids raised on The Blue Explosion.

Dirty Pennies with Lap Giraffe plays Thursday, August 7, at Lovin' Cup, 300 Park Point. 9 p.m. $3-$5. Lovincup.com; facebook.com/TheDirtyPennies