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Wednesday 2/1/2012

Live Music Wednesdays nights
Live Music Wednesdays nights
Sweetwater Tavern
FREE
House band Ryan Fardy starts his performance at 10 pm every Wednesday night. He covers all your favorite funk, soul, and rock n' roll songs that will make you jam out right with them. He even talks requests and guest appaerances by customers so bring your dancing shoes, voice and the Sweetwater staff will quench your thirst.

Sweetwater Tave...[more details]

Passafire/Tomorrows Bad Seeds
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
Passafire was formed in 2003 by students attending Savannah College of Art and Design. Throughout the years they have become a perpetually touring band playing hundreds of shows a year. $13. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/


Thursday 2/2/2012

Cody Simpson
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
With over 1.5 million Twitter followers, approaching 2 million Facebook likes and over 100 million YouTube views, Cody Simpson is quickly shaping up as a true pop phenomenon. $20. http://www.thedise.com/

Down With Webster
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
As long as any of us can remember, all we wanted to do was make music. While we came from different backgrounds, found inspiration from different influences, and developed different styles; we were united by our love of music. $10,$12. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Friday 2/3/2012

Movers and Shakers
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Originally formed with a move from their hometown of Boston to the roots music capital of the world, Austin, TX in 2004, singer/guitar player Matt Price and bass player Dan Wallace began absorbing the sounds of twangy rock and roll and country music that would come to define the band’s underlying tones. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

The Darkness
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
The Darkness are a British glam rock band from Lowestoft, Suffolk, that are characterised by their classic rock influences and elaborate stage performances. $25. http://www.thedise.com/


Saturday 2/4/2012

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires
Location: Brighton Music hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
Charles Bradley is no stranger to hard times. Born in Gainesville, Florida in 1948 and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Charles spent the better part of his childhood living on the streets. $17.50. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

School Of Rock Boston
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
School Of Rock Boston presents: 9the music of) Rage Against The Machine Vs Red Hot Chili Peppers! All Ages. 1 pm doors $10/$12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Enter Autumn
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
New band formed at Berklee College of Music in 2011. Each band member's high-energy, up-tempo impulses create an energetic blend of genre crossing power jazz. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

3rd Annual Bob Marley’s Birthday Bash
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Celebrating the music of reggae superstar Bob Marley, featuring Ila Mawana Van Gordon Martin Band (Ex Spiritual Rez) & More! $13/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/

WFNX Presents The Sheila Divine
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
WFNX presents The Sheila Divine an alternative rock trio officially formed in Boston. Come Celebrate the release of their long, long, long, awaited album at the Paradise Rock Club. 18+ event. $18. http://www.thedise.com/

Soft Pyramids
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Indie rock from Cambridge. $19. http://www.thedise.com/


Sunday 2/5/2012

School Of Rock Boston
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
School Of Rock Boston presents: 9the music of) Rage Against The Machine Vs Red Hot Chili Peppers! All Ages. 1 pm doors $10/$12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Emancipator
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
To some, it must seem like this young electronic producer came out of nowhere this year, but those in the know have been following Emancipator since he self-released his first album, "Soon It Will Be Cold Enough," at the age of 19 in 2006. $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Monday 2/6/2012

Cowgirl
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Cowgirl is a 6 piece indie rock band from Boston that formed in June of 2011. A party from your brain down to your feet. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Nick Carter (of the Backsreet Boys)
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys with Guinevere. General admission all ages show. $25. http://www.thedise.com/

Zammuto (From the Books)
Location: Brighton Music hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
‘Zammuto’ (the band) is a four piece rock set up: Nick Zammuto (yours truly on vocals, guitars), Gene Back (also from the Books, on electric guitar, organ, keys), Sean Dixon (Drums), and Mikey Zammuto (aka Mikeybass, on Bass). $12. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/


Tuesday 2/7/2012

Dost
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Three musicians coming together to take on the world of music. If we can move anyone with our music than thats' what it's all about. If you like what you hear tell your friends, tell people on the street, tell us, tell anyone. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Throwed
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
New England's hottest 18+ weekly electronic music events. ALWAYS 18+ - Weekly @ The Middle East (Downstairs). $12/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Wednesday 2/8/2012

Live Music Wednesdays nights
Live Music Wednesdays nights
Sweetwater Tavern
FREE
House band Ryan Fardy starts his performance at 10 pm every Wednesday night. He covers all your favorite funk, soul, and rock n' roll songs that will make you jam out right with them. He even talks requests and guest appaerances by customers so bring your dancing shoes, voice and the Sweetwater staff will quench your thirst.

Sweetwater Tave...[more details]

Scars on 45
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
Making music was the furthest thing from Scars on 45 co-founder Danny Bemrose's mind until the professional soccer player for England's Huddersfield Town F.C. broke his foot at 21 and his world came crashing down. $12. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

Dum Dum Girls
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Dum Dum Girls are an American indie pop band from California that is the project of singer and songwriter Kristen Gundred whose stage name is Dee Dee. $15. http://www.thedise.com/


Thursday 2/9/2012

"The Last Days" Album Release
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
J The S "The Last Days" Album Release Hosted by JAMN 94.5's DJ Hustle Simmons. Music by HOT 97's DJ Chubby Chub & DJ Turnament with Famous Nobodies, Retrospek, American Antagonist, Natural, B-Money. $10 - FREE copies of "The Last Days" CD with Ticket Purchase. http://www.mideastclub.com/

EOTO
Time: 7:00pm
Location: House of Blues
Two twisted demons blasting razor-bass and shrapnel beats from coast-to-coast and beyond. Snarling and brutal, these psy-dub beat sorcerers create Dubstep from the ground up, night after night, using only real instruments and their sonic wizardry. No pre-programmed loops, no heavy samples snatched from other producers, Jason Hann and Michael Travis bring Dubstep to life in real time, and push the...[more details]

FNX Alternatour featuring Mayer Hawthorne
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
The retro soul tag is added to almost any contemporary work that sounds like it was originally recorded before 1980, and Mayer Hawthorne is aware of how trends come and go. Free, listen to WFNX to win tickets. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

Tea Leaf Green
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. $16.50. http://www.thedise.com/

Electro/Dubstep Dance Party
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Featuring Helicopter Showdown (San Fran - Play Me Records), E-Marce + Texas Mike. $12, $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Friday 2/10/2012

Stephen Petronia
Location: Institute of Contemporary Art
"[Petronio] has a singular knack for pairing his sexually charged, elegantly virtuosic movement language with some of the hottest musicians and fashion designers of the moment."The New York Times

Stephen Petronio’s Underland is a sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music and visual imagery inspired by the tender, bittersweet songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave. Completing Petronio’s vision is an exqu...[more details]

Die Antwoord
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Die Antwoord (Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a hip hop group from Cape Town, South Africa, consisting of three members: Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er and DJ Hi-Tek. $20. http://www.thedise.com/

Papadosio
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Papadosio is a five piece electronic rock band cultivating conscious music that purposely defies genre classification. Their music attempts to create an inspirational environment for progress and positivity. $14, $18. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Rumer
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
Whilst Rumer is prepared for the comparisons with classic artists the likes of Carole King and Karen Carpenter are certain to crop up she is certainly not intimidated by them. "I'm not concerned with what's musically popular or fashionable, really. $16. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

The Fates
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
The Fates are a band dedicated to making pop music rock. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Umphrey McGee
Time: 8:00pm
Location: House of Blues
Umphrey's McGee is an American progressive rock jam band based in Chicago whose music is often referred to as "progressive improvisation", or "improg". Although the band is part of the jam band scene, like Phish and the Grateful Dead, they are much more influenced musically by progressive rock bands such as King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Frank Zappa, and early Genesis, as well as he...[more details]


Saturday 2/11/2012

Le Vent du Nord
"Le Vent du Nord epitomises the infectious verve and bonhomie of the current roots music revival in Quebec."-FROOTS

Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec's progressive folk revival movement. Drawing from French, Irish and Canadian traditions, the quartet blends vocals, fiddle, hurdy-gurdy, guitar, accordion and percussive feet to create a joyous new sound that swings, reels, jigs and sin...[more details]

Planet VI
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Six: The symbolism behind number Six is legend. With US as its ruler, Six represents harmony, balance, sincerity, love, and truth. Six naturally reveals solutions for us in a calm, unfolding manner. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Patent Pending
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Rock/Punk/Pop Punk: They mosh because they care. $12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Andy Grammer
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
It’s widely known that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert at anything. Andy Grammer logged his 10,000 hours of practice on the streets of Los Angeles. With his car battery powered amplifier and acoustic guitar in tow. $14. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

Bronze Radio Return
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
There are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album. $12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

SOJA
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Mention folk music to the average listener and the list of usual suspects come to mind: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Woodie Guthrie, etc. Talk to SOJA lead singer/guitarist Jacob Hemphill, however, and you’ll walk away with a different perspective. $20. http://www.thedise.com/

English Dogs
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
The English Dogs have one aim in mind, to fuse together Punk and Metal together and create something new and exciting. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Epic Saturdays
Time: 10:30pm - 2:00am
Location: House of Blues
New England's Largest gay Dance Event. Gay, Bi, or just very cool.


Sunday 2/12/2012

Nimbaya!
A daring response to the taboo of women playing the djembe in West Africa, Nimbaya! is the first all-women's percussion and dance troupe from Guinea. The group, formerly known as Amazones Women Master Drummers of Guinea, was created in 1998 by Mamoudou Condé of Les Ballets Africains fame. Presenting spectacular performances, Nimbaya! "plays with a fury, pounding out heart-racing rhythms and dancin...[more details]

Yasmin Levy
With a deep, spiritual and moving style, Yasmin Levy preserves and revives the most beautiful and romantic songs from the Ladino/Judeo-Spanish tradition. Her powerfully sensual voice, which combines flamenco's fiery passion with the microtonal melisma of Middle Eastern music, ripples across sashaying grooves built from hand percussion; Turkish-Arabic instruments such as the oud, ney and qanun, and...[more details]

The Ataris
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
The Ataris new album "The Graveyard of the Atlantic" will be released in early 2012 on Paper + Plastick. $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Andy Grammer
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
It’s widely known that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert at anything. Andy Grammer logged his 10,000 hours of practice on the streets of Los Angeles. With his car battery powered amplifier and acoustic guitar in tow. $14

The Queers
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
We've been playing music and touring all over the world for almost 30 years now. We released a few records for Lookout! Records in the early 90s and then had a terrible stint with Hopeless in the late 90s. I don't think they wanna see us and we definitely don't wanna see them. $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Monday 2/13/2012

Rehab
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
It is all in name, but in fact, the name is relevant to the original members as they met in a rehab facility overcoming addictions to drugs and alcohol. It was here their love of music resonated and they became known quickly as the southern hip-hoppers taking Georgia by storm. $13/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/

12th Planet
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
After seven years touring the world as drum-n-bass maestro Infiltrata, after winning over icons such as Goldie and Photek, John Dadzie gave himself a new name, a new sound, and a new determination. $18.50. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Tuesday 2/14/2012

Geeks Who Drink
Join us for some fun flirty cocktails for this special Valentine's Day edition of our trivia night with Geeks Who Drink and Absolut Vodka, who will be offering up some samples! It's a Quiz for a Cause, with a $5 buy-in and a 50% pay-out to winners for this saucy, sexy version of trivia, benefiting the American Heart Association! Contact kim@sweetcarolinesboston.com for more information

Throwed
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
New England's hottest 18+ weekly electronic music events. ALWAYS 18+ - Weekly @ The Middle East (Downstairs). $12/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Wednesday 2/15/2012

Boston's Next
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Kid Fame Presents: BOSTON’S NEXT, Featuring Kid Fame, Greatness, Renzo, Sincere, G Robo, Chase Stebbins, Oak Lonetree, Lil Tipsy, Green Tea Party, Hellhound. $10/$12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Live Music Wednesdays nights
Live Music Wednesdays nights
Sweetwater Tavern
FREE
House band Ryan Fardy starts his performance at 10 pm every Wednesday night. He covers all your favorite funk, soul, and rock n' roll songs that will make you jam out right with them. He even talks requests and guest appaerances by customers so bring your dancing shoes, voice and the Sweetwater staff will quench your thirst.

Sweetwater Tave...[more details]

Cassadee Pope (of Hey Monday)
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
Singer of Hey Monday, lover of leather and lace, songwriter, happy gal :) $15. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/


Thursday 2/16/2012

Bonobo (DJ Set)
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Simon Green, also known by his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ. $15. http://www.thedise.com/

Dim Mak's Deadmeat Tour
Time: 8:00pm
Location: House of Blues
Dim Mak Records is a record label founded in 1996 by Steve Aoki and based in Los Angeles, CA. Dim Mak's first release was a 7" by a little known hardcore band from southern California, Stickfigurecarousel.$35/$50
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=72404

Freeway
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Leslie Edward Pridgen, better known by his stage name Freeway, is an American rapper recognized by his high-pitched delivery (akin to that of Ghostface Killah) and for the long beard he keeps due to his Muslim faith. $15/$20. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Kung Fu
Location: Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Avenue
KUNG FU is Tim Palmieri (The Breakfast - guitar) Todd Stoops (raq - keys) Dave Livolsi (Scofield/Jazz is Dead - bass) Rob Somerville (Deep Banana Blackout - sax) Adrian Tramantono (The Breakfast - drums) $12. http://www.brightonmusichall.com/


Friday 2/17/2012

Doomtree
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
It’s unsurprising then that Doomtree’s origins are a decade deep, dating back to 2001 when a handful of friends fresh out of high school hatched a plan to make a life out of the passion that’d carried them that far. $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/

The Macrotones
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
The Macrotones have been bringing tightly honed afrofunk to Boston, New England, and beyond since 2007. $10/$12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

O'Brother / Junius
http://www.brightonmusichall.com/

Mohegan Sun Venetian’s Nights of Carnivale
Time: 9:00pm EST
Location: Mohegan Sun
Experience the magic of Venice’s carnival without traveling to Italy, as Mohegan Sun celebrates Venetian’s Nights of Carnivale! The Shops at Mohegan Sun will transport guests to another world with the festival’s legendary masks, gondoliers, Venetian stilt walkers and Harlequin models all roaming The Shops concourse. In the hotel lobby, guests will be serenaded by Italian opera singers and over at...[more details]


Saturday 2/18/2012

I Freakin’ Love The 80’s Party
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
I Freakin’ Love The 80’s Party Featuring The Flock Of A$$holes. $12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

All-Star Weekend
Location: House of Blues
Allstar Weekend is a pop rock band based in Poway, California.[1] The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel television network. The band originally consisted of lead singer Zachary Porter, bassist Cameron Quiseng, keyboardist Thomas Norris, guitarist Nathan Darmody, and drummer Michael Martinez but as of September 16, 2011 Darmody is no longer in the band. Norris left the band before...[more details]

Chris Webby
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Chris Webby is a Connecticut native and AllHipHop.com Breeding Ground. $15. http://www.thedise.com/

The Mantras
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
The Mantras’ music is a high-energy collaborative of funk-rock, electronica, metal, and fusion that will shake your knees and rattle your toes. $12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Epic Saturdays
Time: 10:30pm - 2:00am
Location: House of Blues
New England's Largest gay Dance Event. Gay, Bi, or just very cool.


Sunday 2/19/2012

Mohegan Sun's Carnivale of Color
Time: 2:00pm EST
Location: Mohegan Sun
The colors and excitement of Brazil’s Carnival invades The Shops concourse on Sunday, February 19th with the Carnivale of Color. Beginning at 2pm, enjoy Rio’s famed feathered dancers and carnival puppet birds, along with a live Samba band, specialty drinks, an angel aerialist and more. Guests not only can enjoy performances, but also free dance lessons from real Latin ballroom dancers. mohegansun....[more details]

Less Than Jake
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
It's been a wild and crazy ride for Gainesville's Less Than Jake, who first met at the University Of Florida over a decade and a half ago. But instead of kicking their feet up and resting on their laurels, the ever-busy quintet have been working hard on the next chapter of Less Than Jake. $20.50/$22. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Me Vs. Gravity
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
A night of music aith Me Vs Gravity, Coffee Blue, Sarah Walk and The Crosswalk Kings. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Monday 2/20/2012

Nic Cowan
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Many young musicians have parents who are less than supportive when artistic aspirations are announced. It’s understandable. After all, becoming a doctor, lawyer or accountant are safe career bets. Donning a guitar, writing songs and pounding on club doors for gigs? Not so much. $18.$19
\http://www.mideastclub.com/


Tuesday 2/21/2012

Flogging Molly
Time: 7:30pm
Location: House of Blues
Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly has always defied categorization. They infuse punk rock with Celtic instruments—violin, mandolin and the accordion—and they merge blues progressions with grinding guitars and traditional Irish music, the music of King's youth. "We're not a traditional band," explains Dublin-born King. "We are influenced by traditional music and inspired by it, but wit...[more details]

Throwed
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
New England's hottest 18+ weekly electronic music events. ALWAYS 18+ - Weekly @ The Middle East (Downstairs). $12/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Wednesday 2/22/2012

Live Music Wednesdays nights
Live Music Wednesdays nights
Sweetwater Tavern
FREE
House band Ryan Fardy starts his performance at 10 pm every Wednesday night. He covers all your favorite funk, soul, and rock n' roll songs that will make you jam out right with them. He even talks requests and guest appaerances by customers so bring your dancing shoes, voice and the Sweetwater staff will quench your thirst.

Sweetwater Tave...[more details]

The Del Fuegoes
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Formed in 1980, the Boston-based band gained success in 1984 due to success of their songs "Don't Run Wild" and "I Still Want You" and appearing in a widely-seen television commercial for a beer company. $25. http://www.thedise.com/


Thursday 2/23/2012

Heartless Bastards
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Brimming with confidence and creativity, Arrow sees Heartless Bastards pushing their distinctive sound forward with their most eclectic, energetic collection thus far. $15/$17. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Sharon Van Etten
With a starkly powerful voice, Sharon Van Etten is a master of writing songs with direct honesty and feeling. Over the course of releasing two full-length albums, Because I Was in Love (Language of Stone, 2009) and epic (Ba Da Bing, 2010), Van Etten has been celebrated by fans and critics alike. Since epic's release, she has opened the Pitchfork Music Festival, played the Hollywood Bowl with Neko...[more details]

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
For over five years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night in cities throughout the country. $13. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Lauryn Hill
Time: 8:00pm
Location: House of Blues
Ms. Lauryn Hill Performing music from The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill and more.
$57.50, $60, $75.

http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=72714

Sharon Van Etten
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
"Sharon Van Etten plays bittersweet neofolk so slow, spare and subtle that you might have to crane your neck to hear it. The Brooklyn songsmith’s tunes are definitely worth the effort." Time Out New York. $14. http://www.thedise.com/


Friday 2/24/2012

In Like Lions (CD Release)
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
A band that’s always changing, In Like Lions allows their diverse collection of life and musical experiences constantly inspire them. The Boston locals strive to make soulful, powerful yet approachable music. $13. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Railroad Earth
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Railroad Earth sing of our nation’s changing landscape and social ills with a commitment reminiscent of Woody Guthrie. $20. http://www.thedise.com/

Zach Deputy Band
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Island-infused drum n'bass gospel ninja soul. $15/$18. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Saturday 2/25/2012

Solas
"Solas offers a compellingly original, strikingly contemporary view of traditional Celtic sounds."-Los Angeles Times
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Solas is widely considered one of the most popular, influential and exciting Celtic bands. Playing a range of tunes from Woody Guthrie's Pastures of Plenty to Springsteen's Ghost of Tom Joad to traditional Irish jigs and reels, Solas varies the mix...[more details]

Pawsox Idol
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Calling all singers! Mall at Chestnut Hill will host PawSox Idol on
Saturday, February 25th from noon to 4:00p.m. Singing contestants will have the chance to audition for a chance to sing the National Anthem at a Pawtucket Red Sox game this season! Simply send an email to
info@pawsox.com to receive a registration form from Now February 21, 2012.

Then on Saturday, February 25th contestants wi...[more details]

Dan Millen’s Massive Disco/Metal Birthday Bash Featuring
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Dan Millen’s Massive Disco / Metal Birthday Bash Featuring Tragedy The #1 All Metal Bee Gees Tribute in the Known Universe + Special Guests: The Lights Out Performing As Michael Jackson + More Surprises and Mayhem! $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Death by Fame
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Before Death By Fame, each member had their own projects. In 2004, the three members met for a simple jam session to collectively produce music that they were satisfied with. Within a couple weeks, they recognized the potential they had. $12. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Epic Saturdays
Time: 10:30pm - 2:00am
Location: House of Blues
New England's Largest gay Dance Event. Gay, Bi, or just very cool.


Sunday 2/26/2012

BeauSoleil
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet "One of the most colorful roots bands on the scene. Bon temps, every time they play."-The New York Times

Marcia Ball "A sensational, saucy singer and superb pianist . . . where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet."-USA Today

BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Marcia Ball present a heart-racing musical tour of the American South and Gulf Coast. With...[more details]

Dub Police
Location: Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave.
Dubstep electronic music night. $15. http://www.thedise.com/

Planet Asia
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Planet Asia aka King Medallions (real name Jason Green, born October 24, 1976)[1] is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard. He is also well known for his vast discography of mixtapes. $10. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Steel Pulse
Time: 8:00pm
Location: House of Blues
Steel Pulse was formed in 1975 in Birmingham, England, specifically the inner city area of Handsworth. The founding members were schoolmates David Hinds (the primary songwriter as well as the lead singer and guitarist), Basil Gabbidon (guitar), and Ronnie "Stepper" McQueen (bass). $30.$35

http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=72281


Monday 2/27/2012

Black Milk
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
As the buzz of many of hip hop’s young leaders-to-be evolves from loud commotion into hushed whispers, Black Milk has stayed relevant by remaining focused on creating music that endures. $15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Tuesday 2/28/2012

NO ANTIDOTE tour featuring TWO FRESH + NiT GRiT
Combining an array of influences and a diverse musical background, Two Fresh’s sound is difficult to describe but impossible to ignore. $15. http://www.thedise.com/

Jim Jones
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Leedz Edutainment presents: Jim Jones (Dipset) Hip Hop from Harlem $15/$20. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Throwed
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
New England's hottest 18+ weekly electronic music events. ALWAYS 18+ - Weekly @ The Middle East (Downstairs). $12/$15. http://www.mideastclub.com/


Wednesday 2/29/2012

Aziatix
Location: The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave.
Aziatix, an Asian-American music group composed of Eddie Shin, Flowsik, and Nicky Lee, has a strong international fanbase and has been gaining popularity, with their debut album AZIATIX reaching #1 on Korea and Taiwan’s music charts. $15/$20. http://www.mideastclub.com/

Live Music Wednesdays nights
Live Music Wednesdays nights
Sweetwater Tavern
FREE
House band Ryan Fardy starts his performance at 10 pm every Wednesday night. He covers all your favorite funk, soul, and rock n' roll songs that will make you jam out right with them. He even talks requests and guest appaerances by customers so bring your dancing shoes, voice and the Sweetwater staff will quench your thirst.

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August Burns Red
Location: House of Blues
"I definitely don't feel like we're the ‘new guys’ in the scene anymore. We have our sound figured out at this point," says August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker. “But it was time to break some rules." $20
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=71823

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