On THURSDAY (the 3rd), catch the expert blues 'n' more of 2011 Best Music Poll winner ERIC FRENCH & MR. HYDE opening for JONATHAN TYLER & NORTHERN LIGHTS at the Spot Underground (401.383.7133). There's off-the-beaten path action on FRIDAY (the 4th) when GARY "GUITAR" GRAMOLINI & THE GRINDERS visit Dan's in West Greenwich (401.392.3092); and for our South Coasters, hoist a few at the Pour Farm with THE BLOOD MOONS (which just released a split 12" with 75orLess Records labelmates Six Star General), call 508.990.1123. Also on Friday, the Apartment (401.228.7222) hosts a nice lineup with the excellent ALLYSEN CALLERY appearing with FALL & BOUNCE. Non-stop hip-hop on SATURDAY (the 5th) starts with SAGE FRANCIS returning home following a lengthy overseas tour, along with Metermaids and Prolyphic warming it up; call 401.729.1005 for ticket availability. Rappers convene downtown as well, with M.O.E.T. and DIRTYDURDIE (scoop their killer mixtape Rhymanese Diner) at the Speakeasy (below Local 121, 401.274.2121). Or head to Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Pawtucket (401.921.5115) for folk legend JOHN MCCUTCHEON, who has garnered multiple Grammy noms over his 40 years in the biz. Looking ahead to TUESDAY (the 8th), get to the Met early to check out PVD monster-rock newcomers KNIFE PARTY opening up for Torche, while Firehouse 13 (401.270.1801) hosts THE FABULOUS ITCHIES. And don't forget Matt Martin's PSYCHEDELIC CLOWN CAR hosting their open mic jam session this and every Tuesday at the Spot Underground. And next THURSDAY (the 10th), stop by O-ville's new Fête Lounge for Canadian indie-pop troupe MOTHER MOTHER with openers THE SHILLS; $10 cover at the door, call 401383.1112 for details.
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Roz Raskin returned to scene of the crime last weekend, all smiles on Empire Street prior to the Rice Cakes' outdoor set at Foo Fest.
- FirstWorks’ eighth annual “Pixilerations”
Rebecca Mushtare's StoryQuilt invites you to sit at a faux sewing machine and tell it a story, which the Mount Kisco, New York, artist's software converts into a virtual quilt that is projected on the wall above.
- Boobstock III and Singing About Providence usher in October
A pair of highly-recommended shows are on tap this Saturday (Rocktober the 1st!) in the capital city.
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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.
- Lolita Black at AS220!
Last call for a Thanksgiving Eve bash on WEDNESDAY (the 23rd) at the Spot Underground, with SAUCE leading an eight-band lineup which also includes PLASTIC SUNSHINE , STARFORCE TRIO , ABLETHOUGHT , and more.
- Rap ’n’ roots ’n’ ...
THURSDAY (the 1st) marks the return of alt-goth locals HEMLOK , performing at Dusk (a great spot tucked behind Da Hill, 401.714.0444).
- Rollin' into winter
Last call THURSDAY (the 15th) to check out TORN SHORTS (pick up the excellent debut, Life On a River ) playing Dusk on Harris Ave.
- Holiday hits
There are quite a few worthwhile gigs on the local live circuit during this typically quiet Xmas week.
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