It's not exactly a Guns N' Roses deal, but it's fair to say a lot of citizens have been waiting a long time for Jim Carpenter to finish work on the long-rumored CD with his most-excellent band, The Hoolios.

The time is now. And what's doubly great and unexpected is that Carpenter is releasing two Hoolios albums at the same time - and both are completely distinct from each other. One is called “Rosalie” and the other is “Silver Triangle,” and between them are 20 tracks of Carpenter's all-world, rootsy brilliance. Over time, the exact membership roster of the Hoolios has shifted a bit, but there is a core group of players and an identifiable band flavor to the recordings.

The Hoolios play a CD release party - CDs release party? - Saturday at Sneekers Café, with old pals the Village Jammers opening.

- RICK KOSTER

The Hoolios CD release party, 9 p.m. Sat., Sneekers Café, 568 Poquonnock Road, Groton; free; 445-1967, sneekerscafe.net.

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