On THURSDAY (the 20th), it's last call for a pair of fun freebies from longtime local faves, as THE WIPPETS play Doherty's East Ave Irish Pub (401.725.1800), while ALLYSEN CALLERY travels to Perks Coffeehouse in Norwood, MA (781.762.5565). On FRIDAY (the 21st), SUICIDE BILL (voted best singer/songwriter in our '11 Best Music Poll) is at the Apartment with GOOD TIME CHARLIE, or break north to Chan's in Woonsocket and kick back with six-string blues legend DUKE ROBILLARD performing two sets (401.765.1900). A whole lotta everything fills your SATURDAY (the 22nd) itinerary: rappers DIRTYDURDIE and CHRIS DA GREAT convene at AS220 (401.831.9327); members of the RHODE ISLAND SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION will mosey on down to Lily Pads in Peace Dale (musicatlilypads.org); Celtic-Americana goodness from ATWATER-DONNELLY & Friends at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Pawtucket (401.921.5115); and SIX STAR GENERAL (readying a new split release with the Blood Moons) hit the Speakeasy under Local 121 with THE KNEE JERKS and THE UNCOMFORTABLES ($5 and 21+, 401.272.2121). And the Spot Underground heats up on Saturday with SANTA MAMBA headlining the Providence Cocktail Week Closing Party, call 401.383.7133. SUNDAY (the 23rd) includes San Fran's STONE FOXES at Fête Lounge (888.512.7469), and Pascoag-based singer-songwriter JAN LUBY celebrates a new album release at Roots Café; the $10 cover also includes snacks and refreshments, call 401.272.7422. And hip-hop fans will be filling up Firehouse 13 (401.270.1801) on Sunday night for KID DAYTONA, with local expert wordsmith ZUMO KOLLIE opening. Ahead to TUESDAY (the 25th), the Spot Underground delivers Creation Tuesdays starring MATT MARTIN'S PSYCHEDELIC CLOWN CAR (call 401.383.7133), and mark the calendar for resident turntablist CR THE BEAST hosting Open Format on Thursdays at Fête, with the Beast and guests spinning everything from ol-skool rap and soul to dubstep. Doors at 10 pm and no cover. Get there!
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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.
- Bang your head ...
Last call to catch legendary German thrash-metal trio DESTRUCTION (celebrating 30 years in the headbanging biz) invading the Met with VITAL REMAINS , WARBINGER , and PATHOLOGY ; doors at 6 pm and tickets are $20; call 401.729.1005.
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Last call for local rap crew REZIZTANZE at Fête (401.383.1112) or SARAH & THE TALL BOYS at Cady's Tavern (401.568.4102) on THURSDAY (the 26th).
- 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.
- Three-day weekend!!!
Last call for a good one at the wildly-popular Whiskey Republic on THURSDAY (the 26th) (401.588.5158) with SHARKS COME CRUISIN' and Irish folk rockers THE BIBLECODE SUNDAYS (singer/guitarist Ronan MacManus is the brother of Elvis Costello); call 401.588.5158.
- 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).
- 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.
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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.
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