DEER TICK continue their never-ending tour on FRIDAY (the 6th) at the Newport Blues Cafe, in what is sure to be a sellout, call 401.841.5510 for ticket availability. Jerky’s Bar (401.621.2244) hosts some killer locals — RANDY PINTO & THE GALACTIC BOOTS, GIRL HAGGARD, and SIX STAR GENERAL — opening for Boston’s powdered-wig rockers THE UPPER CRUST, so get there when doors open at 9 pm. A few blocks over at the Black Rep (401.351.0353), the SoundSession series delivers a mash of deep house spinners with reggae/soca act ROOTED SOUND; 18+ and only $5. And the Blackstone presents ‘BRU Rock Hunt champs FAIRHAVEN and RUSTIC DRAMA (401.726.2181). Some eclectic offerings on SATURDAY (the 7th) include local trance-rock outfit PLAN 9 performing at AS220 as part of an upscale fashion show of local design-ers, $12 at the door, call 401.831.9327. Also, THE BENEDICTIONS play the Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House (401.575.2284), THE SCHEMERS play their final show of the year at the Blackstone, and the ESTHEMA WORLD FUSION ENSEMBLE is at the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland. The Berklee grads stir up Middle Eastern rhythms infused with jazz and prog-rock (401.725.9272). And don’t forget a special two-day weekend blowout edition of the ROCK & ROLL YARD SALE at 232 Westminster Street, with guest DJs spinning both days and a full roster of acts including BROWN BIRD, THE ’MERICANS, and Boston’s SLEEPYHEAD. Free admission, action kicks off at noon on Saturday and Sunday. On MONDAY (the 9th), Machines with Magnets presents DAN DEACON, WHITE MICE (behind their latest Ganjahovadose), NUCLEAR POWER PANTS, and BRRRMUDA. Doors at 8, $8 at the door. And on WEDNESDAY (the 11th), folk singer/songwriter CATIE CURTIS plays a benefit show at Local 121’s Speakeasy supporting Marriage Equality RI; call 401.274.2121.
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Local heroes, ’09 edition, Making waves, Downtown-bound: The capital city heats up, More 
- Local heroes, ’09 edition
The Rhode Island music community flourished in 2009, with new full-lengths from the Coming Weak, California Smile, and the pride of Cranston West and official big-leaguers Monty Are I, who released Break Through the Silence in September.
- Making waves
A packed weekend begins THURSDAY (the 30th) when the ladies take over at the Hi-Hat, with MELISSA FERRICK and locals Seriously Fierce (aka Heather Rose and Keturah) opening, call 401.453.6500.
- Downtown-bound: The capital city heats up
Sure, "Mrs. Robinson" was the "breakthrough hit" for Evan Dando and his LEMONHEADS back in the early '90s, but scour your local cutout bin and dig up the criminally-underrated Come On Feel the Lemonheads .
- Welcome home: Deer Tick Season is in full swing
Attleboro punk icons NEUTRAL NATION host another It's a Bash! DVD release party at the Met on FRIDAY (the 5th), wisely recruiting THE DIEPODS and FRENZY OF TONGS to open (401.729.1005).
- Sound advice: Girl Howdy, Girls Rock!, and more
Flee the cubicle and head to the RISD Museum on FRIDAY for the next Music Friday show featuring GIRL HOWDY .
- Maine Songwriters Association ramps up, Pat Colwell's record, and more
The MAINE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION are trying to ramp up their happenings a little.
- Photos: Providence Best Music Poll Awards at Lupo's
Bands perform and get their BMP awards from the Phoenix at Lupo's.
- Deer Tick
At SPACE Gallery, April 4
- Review: Joe Fletcher & the Wrong Reasons' dazzling new disc
Joe Fletcher & the Wrong Reasons trump their impressive 2007 debut Bury Your Problems with the forthcoming White Lighter . The disc features an all-star array of acclaimed local artists chipping in — and was completed with the aid of fans who helped fund the recording process.
- Hit the sauce
Come find us at the Salon on THURSDAY (the 10th) high-posting in the basement with DJS WAY O'MALLEY AND NO GO GO spinning assorted party jams; 21+ and no cover all night, call 401.865.5330.
- Three-day weekend!!!
Last call for a good one at the wildly-popular Whiskey Republic on THURSDAY (the 26th) (401.588.5158) with SHARKS COME CRUISIN' and Irish folk rockers THE BIBLECODE SUNDAYS (singer/guitarist Ronan MacManus is the brother of Elvis Costello); call 401.588.5158.
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