Michael T. Fournier, author of “Hidden Wheel” (Three Rooms Press, 2012), is going through a mind-blowing time right now, as he gets his band, Dead Trend, ready to open up for his idol, Mike Watt, at the NYC launch of “Mike Watt: On and Off Bass” (Three Rooms Press, 2012) on May 2 at Le Poisson Rouge. Find out all about it in The Boston Globe’s investigative report at http://bo.st/JETZ5w.

Then be a part of this ongoing story, by checking out Dead Trend next Wednesday, along with Appomattox and Hellride East (Mike Watt, with J Mascis and Murph (from Dinosaur Jr.), plus very special guests!