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). If you're heading downtown, catch up with former Best Music Poll champs FUNKATRONIC featuring guest percussionist Obuamah Addy (of AS220's Criss Cross Orchestra) at the Speakeasy Under Local 121 with KIAN XIE supporting; $5 cover at the door, call 401.274.2121. There's only one place to be SATURDAY (the 19th) — Bristol's Common Pub, one of RI's best live dives, where 75or Less Records labelmates COMA COMA, SIX STAR GENERAL, and SUICIDE BILL will surely pack 'em in; 21+ and no cover all night, call 401.253.9801. Do it. There's a midweek double dose at the Met in Pawtucket — on TUESDAY (the 22nd) THE TOWER AND THE FOOL (featuring ex-members of Hot Rod Circuit and Therefore I Am) make a return visit with EARLY MORNING BLUES and GHOST THROWER, and on WEDNESDAY (the 23rd) hit the 7 pm show featuring SLEEP CITY, KEEP ME CONSCIOUS, and more; tix for either show are $8 in advance, call 401.729.1005 for details. And mark your calendar next THURSDAY (the 24th) for ALLYSEN CALLERY, one of the best singer/songwriters in Rhode Island, as well as ALEC K. REDFEARN & THE EYESORES and Maine's ARBOREA performing at the Speakeasy; $6 cover at the door.
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- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- Photos: Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents at TT's
Photos from Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents at TT's
- Interview: The Wippets
One chance encounter during a trip to New Orleans back in 2003 illuminated the bulb for the Wippets' Matt Martin and Tony Depoto, two East Bay musicians seeking inspiration during the annual Jazzfest.
- From solid to standout
Maybe the most surprising thing about Portland indie band Brenda’s set at the Wilco-curated Solid Sound Festival on the Mass MoCA campus in North Adams, Massachusetts, on Saturday was that people were actually there to see it. Lots of them.
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