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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). On FRIDAY (the 21st), SUICIDE BILL (voted best singer/songwriter in our '11 Best Music Poll) is at the Apartment with GOOD TIME CHARLIE, or break north to Chan's in Woonsocket and kick back with six-string blues legend DUKE ROBILLARD performing two sets (401.765.1900). A whole lotta everything fills your SATURDAY (the 22nd) itinerary: rappers DIRTYDURDIE and CHRIS DA GREAT convene at AS220 (401.831.9327); members of the RHODE ISLAND SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION will mosey on down to Lily Pads in Peace Dale (musicatlilypads.org); Celtic-Americana goodness from ATWATER-DONNELLY & Friends at Stone Soup Coffeehouse in Pawtucket (401.921.5115); and SIX STAR GENERAL (readying a new split release with the Blood Moons) hit the Speakeasy under Local 121 with THE KNEE JERKS and THE UNCOMFORTABLES ($5 and 21+, 401.272.2121). And the Spot Underground heats up on Saturday with SANTA MAMBA headlining the Providence Cocktail Week Closing Party, call 401.383.7133. SUNDAY (the 23rd) includes San Fran's STONE FOXES at Fête Lounge (888.512.7469), and Pascoag-based singer-songwriter JAN LUBY celebrates a new album release at Roots Café; the $10 cover also includes snacks and refreshments, call 401.272.7422. And hip-hop fans will be filling up Firehouse 13 (401.270.1801) on Sunday night for KID DAYTONA, with local expert wordsmith ZUMO KOLLIE opening. Ahead to TUESDAY (the 25th), the Spot Underground delivers Creation Tuesdays starring MATT MARTIN'S PSYCHEDELIC CLOWN CAR (call 401.383.7133), and mark the calendar for resident turntablist CR THE BEAST hosting Open Format on Thursdays at Fête, with the Beast and guests spinning everything from ol-skool rap and soul to dubstep. Doors at 10 pm and no cover. Get there!