Last call for two good shows in the capital city on THURSDAY (the 29th), as the Spot Underground hosts PC alums and "waterslide rock" specialists LAST ONE OUT, and the Whiskey Republic delivers a nice triple-bill featuring SIX STAR GENERAL, THE JESSE MINUTE, and HOPE ANCHOR, all for only a fin at the door. One helluva weekend ahead on the local live circuit, with some of Rhody's finest out and about onn FRIDAY (the 30th): Latin-funk kings SANTA MAMBA return to the Newport Blues Café ($10, call 401.841.5510); Pawtucket wordsmith CHACHI CARVALHO and friends spark up their Homegrown Hip-Hop showcase at the Roots downtown (401.272.7422); the PVD Social Club (ex-Jerky's, 401.454.7177) brings in LAST GOOD TOOTH and THE BROTHER KITE; and ALLYSEN CALLERY, THE REVEREND BASTIEN, and more hit AS220, call 401.831.9327. It's a busy weekend for Best Music Poll 2011 champs (for best band and album) COMA COMA, who will team with GOOD TIME CHARLIE and THE MCGUNKS for a freebie at the Apartment (401.228.7222) on Friday, then they head back to the East Bay for two gigs on SATURDAY (the 1st), starting with the stacked FusionFest roster on the Warren waterfront (335 Water Street), kicking off around noontime with no cover, free parking, a beer garden and an all-star local lineup featuring THE RICE CAKES, THE HONEY BROWN, and a slew of music poll winners from the nearby 75orLess Records crew — catch SIX STAR GENERAL, THE PROPELLERS, SUICIDE BILL, and GIRL HAGGARD, all free of charge! Later that evening, Coma Coma, Six Star, and Good Time Charlie head to Judge Roy Bean in Bristol for a 75orLess nightcap, call 401.253.7526 for details. And if you haven't checked out BROADCASTER yet, look 'em up at Local 121's Speakeasy (401.274.2121) on Saturday with INVISIBLE HOURS and COOLING TOWERS.
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- Scarlett is the new Black
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- NCL at the NBC
On FRIDAY (the 6th) gigs of choice include a midnight set from THE WANDAS at the Spot Underground (401.383.7133), while GIRL HAGGARD headline at AS220.
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