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). So many options on FRIDAY (the 18th) include a 75orLess Records twin-bill with THE BLOOD MOONS and THE JESSE MINUTE at the Apartment (21+ and no cover, 401.228.7222); a nice, bloozy triple-dip at the 201 (401.454.4581) with ROUTE .44, JEFF BYRD & DIRTY FINCH, and (former Kilgore guitarist) BRIAN MCKENZIE, who will will celebrate the release of Resolution; and AS220 kicks off a paint-peeling metal weekend with CAVES, SHE RIDES, WEAK TEETH, and more on Friday, and be sure to get back to Empire Street SATURDAY (the 19th) for "Can't Stand the Northeast," with local faves LOLITA BLACK, WHITE LOAD, and LIFERS, among plenty more, starting at 6 pm sharp; call 401.831.9327 for info on both shows. Also on Saturday, SKINNY MILLIONAIRES play Billy Goode's in Newport (401.848.5013), while local lyricist BIG RUSH (who recently killed at the Met) headlines his Clean and Sober release show at Firehouse 13 ($7, 401.270.1801). More monster-metal on SUNDAY (the 20th) with locals VIOLENT HISTORY opening for extremely scary legends DECIDE and friends at Club Hell — all-ages and doors at 7 pm, call 401.709.3923. And on WEDNESDAY (the 23rd), join LYIN' BITCH & THE RESTRAINING ORDERS at their weekly open-mic jam session at the Apartment.
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Hip-hop heads should get over to the Sunset Bar & Grille in North Provy on FRIDAY (the 23rd), when DIRTYDURDIE (look up their latest mixtape, Rhymanese Diner ) host a 21+ party with DJs Kellan and D-Napp spinning all night, call 401.726.8889.
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Olneyville's finest post-punk/goth/sludge metal outfit went missing for the better part of 2010, but we're ecstatic to report that Lolita Black has returned with a new lead singer in Ms. Scarlett Delgado.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Rock Hunt finals
Will VULGARRITY’s stellar stage show and massive rawk riffs once again dominate?
- Freebies with Six Star, The McGunks, more!
A fistful of freebies start on Friday.
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Photos from Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents at TT's
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