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Cram it all in!

From Sean Price to Panther Moderns!
For underground hip-hop heads, it gets no bigger than SEAN PRICE (of Boot Camp Clik and Heltah Skeltah legend) hitting up Fête on THURSDAY (the 9th); only $12 at the door, call 401.383.1112 for ticket availability (don't sleep!).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | February 08, 2012

Bowled over

From Ear-pummeling to winter bashing
Last call for Downcity action THURSDAY (the 2nd) with ERIC BLOOM performing at Sidebar Bistro (401.421.7200), while DJ DOX ELLIS spins upstairs at the Salon (pickle back shots! 401.865.6330).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | January 31, 2012

Sound advice

From Tig & Bean to Zumo Kollie
Last call for a really good one featuring locals BROWN BIRD , TIG & BEAN , and CACTUS ATTAC k opening for Brooklyn's O'Death at the Met on THURSDAY (the 26th); call 401.729.1005 for details.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | January 25, 2012

Holiday hits

Plus, Senior Discount’s Xmas medley
There are quite a few worthwhile gigs on the local live circuit during this typically quiet Xmas week.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | December 21, 2011

Rollin' into winter

No Jingle Bell Rock in this lineup
Last call THURSDAY (the 15th) to check out TORN SHORTS (pick up the excellent debut, Life On a River ) playing Dusk on Harris Ave.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | December 13, 2011

So much to do

No excuses — get out there!
On FRIDAY (the 9th), stop by the Armory in East Greenwich for a Toys for Tots bash led by TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 , THE REVEREND BASTIEN , and more; the all-ages shindig includes a "junk food buffet" with the $10 door donation.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | December 07, 2011

Downtown bound

Plus, the 2nd Annual CD Swap
Last call for action abounding on THURSDAY (the 10th): rap duo ESH & DOX host their Invisible EP vinyl release party at Local 121 (401.274.2121).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | November 08, 2011

Falling back

An extra hour with DirtyDurdie and more!
On THURSDAY (the 3rd), catch the expert blues 'n' more of 2011 Best Music Poll winner ERIC FRENCH & MR. HYDE opening for JONATHAN TYLER & NORTHERN LIGHTS at the Spot Underground (401.383.7133).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | November 02, 2011

Whole lotta everything

From DirtyDurdie to Duke Robillard
On THURSDAY (the 20th), it's last call for a pair of fun freebies from longtime local faves, as THE WIPPETS play Doherty's East Ave Irish Pub (401.725.1800), while ALLYSEN CALLERY travels to Perks Coffeehouse in Norwood, MA (781.762.5565).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 18, 2011

Pro-Fusion

Rice Cakes, Coma Coma, more in Warren
On THURSDAY (the 29th), the Spot Underground hosts PC alums and "waterslide rock" specialists LAST ONE OUT .
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 27, 2011

Sunday morning rock

The Half-Marathon and more!
Last call for a pair of killer shows THURSDAY (the 4th).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | August 03, 2011

Lunar lunacy

Wooly Fair goes galactic
It's time for eardrum-shredding under the stars on FRIDAY (the 29th) when OLNEYVILLE SOUND SYSTEM bring the ruckus free-of-charge to the Knight Street Library (275 Elmwood Ave, PVD) at 7 pm, part of their weekly outdoor summer concert series.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | July 26, 2011

Some fun at the Spot

The Schemers kick off the summer
The Schemers kick off the summer
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | June 21, 2011

Steve Allain's introspective Thirteen

Lucky number
Veteran singer-songwriter Steve Allain has amassed an impressive resume over the years since his childhood days growing up in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
By CHRIS CONTI | June 09, 2011

Listen to Dem

Plus Sarah, Six Star, and Dox
Last call for 'BRU Rock Hunt finalists LAST ONE OUT at Ri Ra (401.272.1953) on THURSDAY (the 2nd).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | June 01, 2011

Freaky Friday

Block Party Mania and more!
Head to the Jewelry District on FRIDAY (the 20th) for an early evening block party with N'awlins fave KERMIT RUFFINS and locals ROUTE .44 at the Spot Underground, followed by a raucous nighttime lineup including ANGRY FARMER and SASQUATCH & THE SICK-A-BILLYS .
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | May 17, 2011

4.20 @ the Firehouse

Plus, plenty of BMP noms
Benefit gigs worth seeking include an early-bird THURSDAY (the 14th) at Firehouse 13 (doors at 5 pm, 401.270.1801) with (multiple) BMP nominees TOWER & THE FOOL (ex-members of Hot Rod CIrcuit and Therefore I Am).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | April 13, 2011

Hometown throwdown

Meet the Beard Brothers!
On FRIDAY (the 1st), stop by the Speakeasy under Local 121 (401.274.2121) and catch BECKY CHACE with opening guest SEAN KENNEDY .
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 29, 2011

Local legends

Music news
Last call for ALEC K. REDFEARN and ALLYSEN CALLERY at the Speakeasy Under Local 121 (401.454.4581) tonight (the 24th), leading into a nice helping of local legends this weekend.
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 23, 2011

Off the couch

Music news
On FRIDAY (the 18th), mosey on over to the Coffee Depot in Warren (401.608.2553) and check out high-quality roots-rock newcomers REVEREND BASTIEN , while over in East Provy, JERI & THE JEEPSTERS hit Mulhearn's (no cover, call 401.438.9292).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | March 15, 2011

Review: Local 121

Sincerely tethered
Local 121 isn't a locabore about their commitment to "locally harvested food and drink." The restaurant just places a list of some of their "local resources" at the bottom of their menu: Matunuck Oyster Farm, Prima Pasta, Sakonnet Vineyards, and so on.
By BILL RODRIGUEZ | January 18, 2011

High-quality: From Allysen Callery to Coma Coma

Off the Couch
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).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | October 13, 2010

Fall, out; plus, the Met is all that

Off the Couch
A busy FRIDAY (the 17th) begins in the boonies with LYIN’ BITCH & THE RESTRAINING ORDERS at Dan’s Place in West Greenwich (401.392.3092), while acclaimed pianist SHANNON COREY returns to the Speakeasy at Local 121 (401.454.4581).
By PROVIDENCE PHOENIX MUSIC STAFF | September 16, 2010