THE HOWL PLAYS ROCK & ROLL. Thursday, July 15, Abbey Lounge, 3 Beacon St., Somerville. Be there or be elsewhere. Church of the Howl... Note: In the interest of full disclosure, my cousin Troy is the lead guitarist and sings. He has been playing blues guitar for over 10 years and has toured with Steve Earle and played with Buddy Guy. Talent runs in the family.