Firehouse 13 is the place to be his weekend, with JOICE ADAMS (of the Low Anthem) celebrating her lovely solo debut Bed of Notions on FRIDAY (the 21st), with support help from friends THE BARR BROTHERS (of the Slip) and TWAIN, aka TLA's Mat Davison. And on SATURDAY (the 22nd), FH13 hosts Wake Up Fest, a multi-city benefit for Deftones bassist Chi Cheng (who was in a serious car accident in 2008 and remains hospitalized) featuring VIOLENT HISTORY, REVOCATION, WIDOW SUNDAY, and more; call 401.270.1801 for the full scoop. Also on Saturday, MIKE G & ASSOCIATES making their way back to Mulhearn's in E.P. (no cover, call 401.438.9292). And how about the big M-80 reunion show going down at the Met? SENIOR DISCOUNT, THE RUDENESS, and LEMON LIME TENNIS SHOES open up the all-ages throwdown ($12 cover, 401.729.1005). Get down to Club Hell on TUESDAY (the 25th) for a hip-hop lineup that includes DIRTY DURDIE, ETHIKS, SMASH & SCRAPE, and RICKY GRAMZ among others, and only $6 at the door. And next THURSDAY (the 27th), head to the Spot Underground (formerly the Century Lounge) for DC-based piano-pop trio JUKEBOX THE GHOST; tix are $8 at the door.
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- High-quality: From Allysen Callery to Coma Coma
Ladies first for your FRIDAY (the 15th): ALLYSEN CALLERY headlines at the Speakeasy (below Local 121) with ANNA COOGAN and LELAND SUNDRIES ($6, 401.274.2121), JERI & THE JEEPSTERS play a freebie at Striker's (401.615.7708) deep in the Coventry boonies, while ROUTE .44 and THE AGENTS work the Met ($10, 401.729.1005).
- Thrice as nice: A busy weekend for Six Star General
The weekend starts early on THURSDAY (the 21st) with a busy SIX STAR GENERAL (three shows in three days) performing an early (7 pm) opening set opening for TWO COW GARAGE at Club Hell (401.709.3923).
- Beyond the turkey
Break north on Black FRIDAY (the 26th) and work off the green bean casserole with the JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND , sure to heat up the dance floor at Chan's in Woonsocket (401.765.1900), click on chanseggrollsandjazz.com for a special $18 two-fer deal that includes entry to both the 8 and 10 pm shows.
- Here comes 1/1/11
Here are a few more New Year's Eve options to drop into your itinerary for FRIDAY (the 31st): in Matunuck join FUNK NUGGET , SAUCE , and BOOMSLANG throwing down at the Ocean Mist (401.782.3740).
- From Sleep City to Sky Jelly
The holidaze are history, so divest your disposable income into some good shows this weekend.
- The Mcgunks and the James Family Benefit
On FRIDAY (the 28th), the 201 presents feisty garage-rock fun with THE FABULOUS ITCHIES , THE DIVIDERS , and ATLANTIC THRILLS (401.454.4581).
- From I, Destroyer to Dipset
No excuses — something for everyone on FRIDAY (the 11th), including East Bay greats THE PROPELLERS (75or Less Records) playing the New Wave Cafe in New Bedford (508.984.0080).
- In like a lion
Let the madness begin on FRIDAY (the 25th) when D.R.I. , P.O.W. , THE DOOSH BAGS , THE PARAPLEGICS , and more invade Club Hell (8 pm, 401.709.3923).
- Kodiak Attack scratch and claw their way back
Kodiak Attack are comprised of two former members of Atlantic Records act the Invite and three members from Penrose, which built a strong fanbase around these parts a few years back.
- From Lolita Black to Big Rush
Human bull rides, anyone? Last call to join the EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION BAND at the Salon (57 Eddy Street, Providence) TONIGHT (Thursday (the 17th), as ERB raises funds for a trip to Austin, TX — with cowboy karaoke, line dancing, and human bull rides on tap ($10 door donation, call 401.865.6330).
- Meta P. has a simpler plan
Don't let Sean Sbardella's moniker of choice — Metaphysics ("Meta P") — dissuade fellow ol-skool enthusiasts who prefer original-recipe rap to the bombastic, rapid-fire verbiage of latter-day indie backpackers.
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