For underground hip-hop heads, it gets no bigger than SEAN PRICE (of Boot Camp Clik and Heltah Skeltah legend) hitting up Fête on THURSDAY (the 9th); only $12 at the door, call 401.383.1112 for ticket availability (don't sleep!). One helluva SATURDAY (the 11th) on tap, with every conceivable genre covered. Ladies first — the Church Street Coffeehouse in Warren hosts two of the state's best in KIM LAMOTHE and ALLYSEN CALLERY ($10, 401.245.8474), Fête hosts the CHANTEUSE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BASH featuring curator JESS POWERS, MISS WENSDAY, TIG & BEAN, VULGARRITY, and more; rock out with VERSE (reunion show!), DEFEATER, SOUL CONTROL, and SWEET JESUS at AS220 (401.831.9327); local Latin/funk kings SANTA MAMBA heat up the Spot Underground (401.383.7133); FUNGUS AMUNGUS return to the Met (401.729.1005); THE 'MERICANS and THE FIGGS visit the Speakeasy at Local 121 (401.274.2121), and don't forget the big rap show at PVD Social Club with B. DOLAN, CESCHI, PROLYPHIC, and JUAN DEUCE. Whew! (Anyone else dragging their significant other to the Jealous Sound show in Allston on Valentine's on TUESDAY? Should be a good one). On WEDNESDAY (the 15th), Dusk strikes again with the highly-successful Metal Night (just $3 at the door! 401.714.0444) with SUFFERING BASTARD, ZOMBIFIED VERMIN, RAMPANT DECAY, and Boston's INTHESHIT. And the Met comes through with a pair of solid midweek shows: it's BARN BURNING, NORTHERN LANDS, and more on Wednesday, followed by the mighty PANTHER MODERNS next THURSDAY (the 16th); both shows are $8 each at the door. Do it!
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- Some fun at the Spot
The Schemers kick off the summer
- Whole lotta everything
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).
- Bowled over
Last call for Downcity action THURSDAY (the 2nd) with ERIC BLOOM performing at Sidebar Bistro (401.421.7200), while DJ DOX ELLIS spins upstairs at the Salon (pickle back shots! 401.865.6330).
- Allysen rocks the Block
Last call for the SWEET LITTLE VARIETY SHOW at Roots Café on THURSDAY (the 8th) featuring KRISTI MARTEL , RORY RAVEN , LEIGH HENDRIX , and more (all-ages, $6, 401.272.7422).
- So much to do
On FRIDAY (the 9th), stop by the Armory in East Greenwich for a Toys for Tots bash led by TONY JONES & THE CRETIN 3 , THE REVEREND BASTIEN , and more; the all-ages shindig includes a "junk food buffet" with the $10 door donation.
- It's BiMPy time: Rhode Island Music Awards at Lupo's
Start the weekend off proper.
- Musical fireworks: Lingo + the Philharmonic + the Lips
A trio of nice Downcity shows to ease into a big weekend on FRIDAY (the 2nd), starting with a pair of former Rock Hunt winners.
- Freaky Friday
Head to the Jewelry District on FRIDAY (the 20th) for an early evening block party with N'awlins fave KERMIT RUFFINS and locals ROUTE .44 at the Spot Underground, followed by a raucous nighttime lineup including ANGRY FARMER and SASQUATCH & THE SICK-A-BILLYS .
- Fall, out; plus, the Met is all that
A busy FRIDAY (the 17th) begins in the boonies with LYIN’ BITCH & THE RESTRAINING ORDERS at Dan’s Place in West Greenwich (401.392.3092), while acclaimed pianist SHANNON COREY returns to the Speakeasy at Local 121 (401.454.4581).
- Review: Local 121
Local 121 isn't a locabore about their commitment to "locally harvested food and drink." The restaurant just places a list of some of their "local resources" at the bottom of their menu: Matunuck Oyster Farm, Prima Pasta, Sakonnet Vineyards, and so on.
- Pro-Fusion
On THURSDAY (the 29th), the Spot Underground hosts PC alums and "waterslide rock" specialists LAST ONE OUT .
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