Henry Rollins may be as well known for his vein-throbbing, screaming fits as he is for his actual routine, but the miracle of Rollins is that he actually has something important to say. His newest spoken word tour is entitled “Provoked: An Evening of Quintessentally American Opinionated Editorializing and Storytelling,” and is sure to draw as much attention as his previous outing, “25 Years of Bullshit.” In addition to his worldwide speaking engagements, Rollins is a staple on the punk-rock scene, having led the bands Black Flag and the Rollins Band. His credits include both film and television, with his own program on the Independent Film Channel, “The Henry Rollins Show.” While it is safe to say that Rollins’ style of in-your-face humor laced with notes of anarchy and activism is too tough for network TV, it hasn’t stopped him from gaining a reputation as a respectable—albeit hardcore—political pundit. While the front row may get an angry saliva shower, Rollins’ message will surely get heard. He’ll be at the Town Ballroom on Tuesday (Oct. 9), 8pm.—brad deck
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