Start the weekend off proper on FRIDAY (the 4th) with THE BOURBON BOYS at the Speakeasy at Local 121 (401.274.2121); a few blocks over at AS220 (401.831.9327), YOU SCREAM I SCREAM headline (Bug In a Light is a nice debut), while country-fueled punks GIRL HAGGARD open for Sixgun Republic and American Speedway at Club Hell (all ages, 401.709.3923). Sonic variety statewide on a busy SATURDAY (the 5th): local acoustic crooner ALEXANDER TRUDON (behind his new album Chasing the Sun) and Horse's Mouth (NYC) open for THE [VIENNAGRAM:] at the 201 (401.454.4581); MARK CUTLER, HEATHER ROSE, and CRAIG SONNENFELD play intimate sets at Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House (401.575.2284), and COMA COMA will rock Chateau Rex in its entirety at their CD release show hosted by the Common Pub (21+, free, 401.253.9801). And for those of us awaiting the next album from JOE FLETCHER & THE WRONG REASONS, head to Firehouse 13 Saturday to catch new tracks from White Lighter (recorded with an all-star cast of friends at Machines with Magnets). ANDY T. (ex-Deer Tick), SAMUEL JAMES and ERIC GEORGE open, call 401.270.1801. Recuperate on SUNDAY (the 6th) with an afternoon set by THE WIPPETS, kicking out their trademark boogie-blues at the Barking Crab in Newport, dial 401.846.2722 for details.
Are you ready for our RHODE ISLAND MUSIC AWARDS SHOW at Lupo's on WEDNESDAY (the 9th)? No cover charge and four of Rhody's best acts gracing the stage starting at 6:30 pm: THE JESSE MINUTE, ROZ RASKIN & THE RICE CAKES, ROUTE .44, and VULGARRITY. Mingle with your favorite local acts and hang out with '10's Best Music Poll champs, as voted on by thousands of YOU. Celebrity presenters, free grub, and a good five hours of hump-day debauchery. Doors at 6 pm. See ya there.
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- 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).
- So much to do
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.
- Monstrous sounds
Last call for DEER TICK playing the second night of their Divine Providence release party on THURSDAY (the 13th) at the Met.
- 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 .
- From Sleep City to Sky Jelly
The holidaze are history, so divest your disposable income into some good shows this weekend.
- The Coming Weak bid farewell
Start your FRIDAY (the 10th) with TANIA ALEXANDRA and KIM LAMOTHE (her new record, Mystery of Viburnum is must-hear stuff) at the Sidebar Bistro (7-10 pm, call 401.421.7200), or head to the snazzy, new Stage Door Lounge in Cranston (next to Park Theatre) and catch the TIM TAYLOR BLUES BAND , call 401.467.7275 for details.
- The weekender
A busy FRIDAY (the 17th) includes TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 , GRAVESIDE SERVICE , and YOUR MOMMA'S TRASH among the acts hosting a "Very Twisted Xmas Party" at Blaze's Billiards in West Warwick; 21+ and $5 at the door, call 401.615.7677.
- 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.
- Dig outta the house
A metalhead FRIDAY (the 4th) includes an all-ages tilt at Club Hell (7 pm, 401.709.3923) with DEATH ANGEL , VIOLENT HISTORY (ex-members of Rhythmafia and I, Destroyer), HEXEN , and more.
- 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).
- 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).
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