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), or chill out at the 201 with heralded Brooklyn sextet THE LOOM, along with excellent locals TALLAHASSEE, plus BRIGHAM BROUGH and THE WAILING WALL, call 401.454.4581. On SATURDAY (the 26th) The Met hosts a mean triple-bill lead by SASQUATCH & THE SICK-A-BILLYS along with TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 and SIX-FINGERED SAINTS; all-ages, $8 at the door, call 401.729.1005. Our friends at lotsofnoise.com look to drum up funds via a monster lineup at Machine With Magnets with must-hear trio ARCING leading the charge; eight bands will be kicking up dust all day long, call 401.475.2655 for details. And it's a super-busy weekend for the 75orLess Records reps: SUICIDE BILL, THE SKINNY MILLIONAIRES, and the electro-rock duo THE INCLINED play a freebie at the Apartment (401.228.7222) on Friday, the Skinny Mils team with COMA COMA for a hometown gig at Jimmy's Saloon in Newport (21+, 401.848.5013), while THE JESSE MINUTE visit the 201 on Saturday; and on SUNDAY (the 27th), catch THE DOLL EYES at Cat's in the Bucket (call 401.722.0150), or head to Hendricken High School in Warwick for a fundraiser featuring ERIC FONTANA as Buddy Holly. Visit 75orlessrecords.com for details on all of 'em. And usher in March at the Newport Blues Cafe with acclaimed R&B collective FELIX BROWN on THURSDAY (the 3rd); 21+ and $7 at the door, call 401.841.5510.
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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.
- 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).
- Hometown throwdown
On FRIDAY (the 1st), stop by the Speakeasy under Local 121 (401.274.2121) and catch BECKY CHACE with opening guest SEAN KENNEDY .
- 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.
- Genre-jumping
WBRU’s free summer concert series at Waterplace Park is in full swing, and expert blues outfit SIT DOWN BABY get the call on FRIDAY (the 25th) at 7:30 pm.
- 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).
- Cobra-Matics x 3
Hit the Box on North Main Street for a good one FRIDAY (the 10th), led by THE JESSE MINUTE and SIX STAR GENERAL , plus THE MOOD , and NEW IDEA SOCIETY ; $5 at the door, call 401.331.8545.
- The 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists, pt. 2
Round One of the 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finals is in the books, following a runaway victory in Newport and a narrow escape at the Spot Underground last weekend. Six more locally-culled artists will have at it this weekend, vying for the final two spots in the final four, which will take place at the Met on April 8.
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