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. If rocking-the-fuck out is more your scene, visit AS220 (401.831.9327) and catch locals VILLAINER and WOOZY and more. And how about the free-of-charge double-dip in the Jewelry District on Friday — Nick-a-Nee's welcomes JOE FLETCHER & THE WRONG REASONS (21+, 401.861.7290), while the Apartment (401.228.7222) delivers SUICIDE BILL with GARAGE SALE PICASSO and HANK SINATRA JR. A very busy Sinatra Jr. (his new DVD is sheer lunacy) will join THE RUDENESS for a throwdown on SATURDAY (the 24th) at Firehouse 13, call 401.270.1801. Saturday highlights also include all-ages fun at the Met led by FUNGUS AMUNGUS with guests ELLIS ASHBROOK and the JOHNNY LINGO BAND ($10, 401.729.1005), and how about this pairing at the Spot Underground (401.383.7133): TRIANGLE FOREST and young bucks HAZE (celebrating an album release). The rescheduled BARRINGTON LEVY show at the Ocean Mist is on for Saturday, and they've added a second show on SUNDAY (the 25th); tix are $30 each, call 401.782.3740. Glance ahead to a raptastic TUESDAY (the 27th) with the "Back 2 School" showcase at the Met with SENSE-ONE, MANNY CHACH, LINGO, ZUMO KOLLIE, and many more, while CHACHI CARVALHO and associates take it to "The Bridge," the new weekly open mic/rap powwow at the PVD Social Club (aka "the place where Jerky's usedta be"). On WEDNESDAY (the 28th), stop by the Apartment for the all-star jam session/open mic guided by Matt Martin's PSYCHEDELIC CLOWN CAR (free of charge). And next THURSDAY (the 29th), the best $5 rock show of the month goes down at the Whiskey Republic featuring THE JESSE MINUTE, HOPE ANCHOR, and the mighty SIX STAR GENERAL; call 401.588.5158 for details.
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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).
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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.
- 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).
- 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.
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Will VULGARRITY’s stellar stage show and massive rawk riffs once again dominate?
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A fistful of freebies start on Friday.
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