Plus, last chance for What Cheer? in ’11
By CHRIS CONTI | November 15, 2011
Last call to catch local country-punk heroes GIRL HAGGARD in action at the Met on THURSDAY (the 17th), where Mandy Allan (voted best female vocalist in our 2011 music poll) and the boys open for Nashville Pussy and Supersuckers (wow). And get back there on FRIDAY (the 18th) for WBRU's Sweet Potato Ball (benefiting the RI Food Bank) with 2011 Rock Hunt champs VULGARRITY (file under: Must-See Entertainment) opening for Sleeper Agent and the Joy Formidable. Tix are $20; call 401.729.1005 for info on both shows. And a great Friday night freebie at the Apartment (401.228.7222) features THE JESSE MINUTE with THE UNIBROWS and WHITE DEVILS. On SATURDAY (the 19th), ROUTE .44 should be unleashing some new stuff on us at the Spot Underground with improv-jazz locals INTERPLAY (401.383.7133). You can't do much better than a free double-bill with COMA COMA and the Jesse Minute at the Common Pub in Bristol (the East Bay's best live dive, 401.253.9801). Just around the corner at Judge Roy Bean's (401.253.7526) it's another 75orLess Records rep in GOOD TIME CHARLIE. (Speaking of 75or Less, Broadcaster is looking for a drummer, inquire at broadcastertheband@gmail.com). And Firehouse 13 hosts an all-ages soiree with WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE and punk vets BRUNT OF IT, plus "mystery special guests." This is WCB's last local show until springtime, and sure sounds like $7 well-spent (call 401.270.1801). On SUNDAY (the 20th), get to the Spot Underground early for a solo set by BILL KEOUGH, who will pull out a few new cuts from the forthcoming Galvanize debut EP, due out next month; Everclear's Art Alexakis headlines, hit up Etix.com in advance. Ahead to WEDNESDAY (the 23rd) — get proactive on the forthcoming Turkey Day food coma and hit the Newport Blues Café dance floor hard with R&B collective FELIX BROWN; $5 cover, call 401.841.5510.
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The 2011 WBRU Rock Hunt semi-finalists, pt. 2, Photos: WBRU Rock Hunt with VulGarrity, Herra Terra, Last One Out, and The Death of Paris, Photos: Best Music Poll 2011 Awards Party at the Met, More 
- 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.
- Photos: WBRU Rock Hunt with VulGarrity, Herra Terra, Last One Out, and The Death of Paris
VulGarrity, Herra Terra, Last One Out, and The Death of Paris compete at the WBRU Rock Hunt Finals at the Met on April 8, 2011.
- Photos: Best Music Poll 2011 Awards Party at the Met
Providence Phoenix staffers present Best Music Poll awards to local bands at the Met on June 14, 2011.
- Do the funky pot roast! The triumphant (three-night only) return of the Young Adults
The shorter gent was balding, hirsute, and on the plump side. While bellowing lyrics about Broderick Crawford's machismo and the joys of being a carnivore, he occasionally wore a "brain hat" and was dolled up in a form-fitting muumuu.
- The Low Anthem's Jocie Adams shares her gems
I still remember the first time I met Jocelyn Adams in early 2010 during the Low Anthem's final day of recording Smart Flesh .
- Fungus Amungus kicks out the (structured) jams
It's hard to believe Fungus Amungus have released only one album since sax player Jarrod Valenti founded the band nearly a decade ago.
- 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.
- Off the couch
On FRIDAY (the 18th), mosey on over to the Coffee Depot in Warren (401.608.2553) and check out high-quality roots-rock newcomers REVEREND BASTIEN , while over in East Provy, JERI & THE JEEPSTERS hit Mulhearn's (no cover, call 401.438.9292).
- 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 .
- The Rock Hunt finals
Will VULGARRITY’s stellar stage show and massive rawk riffs once again dominate?
- 4.20 @ the Firehouse
Benefit gigs worth seeking include an early-bird THURSDAY (the 14th) at Firehouse 13 (doors at 5 pm, 401.270.1801) with (multiple) BMP nominees TOWER & THE FOOL (ex-members of Hot Rod CIrcuit and Therefore I Am).
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