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Friday, Dec. 5

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           All Asia - 6:00 pm - Close, CNC, Music Marathon
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, Diane Blue And, The Fatback Band, 9pm,
                    Downstairs, Mickey Bliss Presents, Club Bohemia
           Club Passim - 8pm, Vienna Teng, Peter Bradley Adams Opens, Reg: $22.00, Member: $20.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Leedz Edutainment, Presents, Ra The Rugged Man, Reef The
                    Lost Cauze, Also Featuring, The Camp, Hektik, &, Aztech, The Grail Knights –
                    Music By, Slipwax, Hosted By, Ricky Mortis, Sly Young – 18+ $12adv/$15dos,
                    Downstairs - Walrus Events Presents, Trebek, Djatmaterra, (CD Release),
                    Clarias, The Zero Four, Tom Cadrin, 18+ $12adv/$15dos
           Ryles - Mainstage - Private Event / Dancehall Open
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Constantines, 11:45pm, Tim Fite, 10:30pm, Frances, 9:30pm
           Toad - 10:00 pm, Three Day Threshold

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Saturday, Dec. 6

           All Asia - 2:00 pm, Martin Doyle Showcase
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, Diane Blue And, The Fatback Band, 9pm,
                    Downstairs, Mickey Bliss Presents, Club Bohemia
           Club Passim - 8pm, Vienna Teng, Peter Bradley Adams Opens, Reg: $22.00, Member: $20.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Noah and The Whale, (Fr. UK) – 18+ $10adv/$12dos – Note:
                    6:30 Doors – This Show Has Been Cancelled. We Are Very Sorry. Refunds Are
                    Available At Point Of Purchase, Downstairs - Immortal Technique, Diabolic,
                    Akir, Da Circle, DJ G.I. Joe, Statik Selektah, Blak Madeen, - Hosted By,
                    Poison Pen, Presented By The Middle East And, Leedz Edutainment, - 18+ $20
           The Plough and Stars - 10:30pm, Rocky Velvet, 4pm, Josh Lederman
           Ryles - Soul Kitchen
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Heroes, 10:00pm, DJ Chris Ewen Spins 80's New Wave & More $7,
                    Ted Leo (Solo), 8:30pm, Cale Parks Of Aloha, 7:30pm, Doors @ 7pm! Sold Out
                    Thru Ticketweb, Tix Avail @ Tt's After 6pm w/ Cash
           Toad - 7:00 pm, Dave Aaronoff, 10:00 pm, The Well

Sunday, Dec. 7

           All Asia - 3:00 pm, Jenna Bollard, 6:00 pm, Lauren Bateman, 9:00 pm, Lady Lamb The
                    Beekeeper, Cilla Bonnie, Lord Jeff
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Candy's, Blues Jazz, & Rock Jam, 9pm
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Plushgun, Math The Band, Who Shot Hollywood, - All Ages
                    $9 Note: 1pm Doors, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Dirty Heads, State
                    Your Mind, – 18+ $9adv/$10dos, Downstairs - Massconcerts, Presents, Eric
                    Hutchinson, Meaghan Smith, Matt Hires, All Ages $15, Note: 6:30 Doors - Sold
                    Out!
           The Plough and Stars - 9pm, Frank Morey Band, 5pm, Frank Drake & The Aristocrats
           Ryles - Jazz Brunch With Patricia Adams
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Kira Kira (Members Of Mum & Parachutes), 11:25pm, Kippi
                    Kaninus, 10:55pm, Dygn, 10:00pm, The Informati, 9:05pm
           Toad - 8:00 pm, Jenee Halstead, 10:00 pm, Chuck E. Costa

Monday, Dec. 8

           All Asia - 6:00 pm, Culture Reject, Tj Petracca, 9:00 pm, DJ Natan Vs. DJ V-Nice
           Cantab Lounge - Folk & Acoustic, Geoff Bartley's, Open Mike, 8pm, Feature @ 9:30,
                    Abbie Barrett
           Club Passim - 8pm, Bcmfest Celtic Music Monday: Sing It! All Chorus Songs, All The
                    Time, Reg: $12.00, Member: $6.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - 26 Beers, Dead Like Death, The Newtz, Slumlord Beauty, –
                    18+ $8adv/$9dos
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, The Last Dance Your A*s Ever, With Jraff, Nick, and Flax
           T.T. the Bear's Place - No Performances Are Scheduled
           Toad - 9:00 pm, Closing Early For Staff Party

Tuesday, Dec. 9

           All Asia - 6:30 pm, Karmic Songwriters Showcase, 9:30 pm, Stewart Lewis, Tom Goss,
                    Jake Walden, Matt Lowell
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Bluegrass, Pickin' Party, 8pm, Feature @ 10pm, Southern Rail,
                    Opening Act, @ 8:30pm, No Spare Parts, Downstairs
           Club Passim - 7pm, Open Mic, Reg: $5.00, Member, Free
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Radar Bros, (, Merge Records, ), The Russians, The
                    Divorced, – 18+ $9
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble
           Ryles - Ryles Artist Showcase - Multi Band Event
           T.T. the Bear's Place - The Howlies, 11:00pm, The King Left, 10:00pm, Pray For
                    Polanski, 9:00pm
           Toad - 8:00 pm, Sopie Innerfield and Anthony Loffredio, Anthony Loffredio and Sophie
                    Innerfield, 10:00 pm, Audrey Ryan, Tuesdays In December - With Special Guest
                    Each Week

Wednesday, Dec. 10

           All Asia - 6:00 pm, Johhny Nicholson's Songwriter's Circle, 9:00 pm, Open Mic Hosted
                    By Bryan Murphy Of, The Shills
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Candy's, Blues Jazz, & Rock Jam, 9pm, Downstairs, Poetry,
                    Boston Poetry Slam, 8pm
           Club Passim - 8pm, Avi & Celia With Annie Lynch & The Beekeepers, Reg: $12.00, Member:
                    $10.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - This Is How Rumors Get Started, Sincerely The Management,
                    Doug Orey, - 18+ $8adv/$9dos, ZuZu - Roots and Razors
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Sara Levecque Duo
           Ryles - Anita Coelho Brazilian Ensemble
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Rob Cantrell, 10:30pm, Greg Barris, 10:00pm, The Itch, 9:00pm,
                    Electric Study Break - Music, Comedy & Film
           Toad - 7:00 pm, Sam Reid & The Riot Act, 10:00 pm, The Resophonics

Thursday, Dec. 11

           All Asia - 6:30 pm, Mightly Tighty, 9:30 pm, Themurder, The Lessar Evils, Mouth Sewn
                    Shut
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, The Chickenslacks, 9pm, Downstairs, Mickey Bliss
                    Presents, Club Bohemia, 8pm
           Club Passim - 8pm, Alastair Moock Presents Pastures Of Plenty, Reg: $20.00, Member:
                    $18.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Leedz Edutainment, Presents, Rhymezwell, CD Release Party
                    Featuring Ebb & Flow, Calvery Crew, Nox Beatz & Fat Ricky, L.E.G, and More –
                    18+ $10adv$13dos, Downstairs - Massconcerts Presents, The New Deal, Mocean
                    Worker, 18+ $22adv/$25dos, ZuZu - Mambo Beat Club, With Beat Train, Dinos,
                    and Brandie
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Scarce
           Ryles - Temporada Latina!
           T.T. the Bear's Place - The Orange Ocean, Midnight, The Gulf, 11:00pm, Peasant,
                    10:00pm, Muy Cansado, 9:00pm
           Toad - 7:00 pm, John Powhida & Josh English, 10:00 pm, Lake Street Dive

Friday, Dec. 12

           All Asia - 6:00 pm - Close, CNC, Music Marathon
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, Diane Blue And, The Fatback Band, 9pm,
                    Downstairs, Mickey Bliss Presents, Club Bohemia
           Club Passim - 8pm, Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Reg: $20.00, Member: $18.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Neptune, Parts & Labor, Big Bear, Thief Thief, – 18+ $9,
                    Downstairs - Freezepop, Bon Savants, The Toothaches, Barnicle, 18+ $12, ZuZu
                    - Solid! With Die Young, Baltimoroder
           Ryles - Jazzadelic
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Xmortis Pres. Uber: Gothic Winter Ball, 9:00pm, DJ Chris Ewen
                    Spins Goth & More
           Toad - 10:00 pm, John Cate, & The Van Gogh Brothers

Saturday, Dec. 13

           All Asia - 12:00 pm, Alex Wright and The Wrongs, 3:00 pm, Boby Limijaya, 6:00 pm, CNC,
                    Music
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, Diane Blue And, The Fatback Band, 9pm,
                    Downstairs, Mickey Bliss Presents, Club Bohemia
           Club Passim - 7pm, Session Americana - Holiday Show!, Reg: $16.00, Member: $14.00,
                    10pm
           The Middle East - Upstairs - +/-, (A.Ka. Plus/Minus, Absolutely Kosher Records) With,
                    Mean Creek, Cotton Jones, (Ex-Page France, Suicide Squeeze Records), Cotton
                    Candy (Feat. Mark Robinson & Evelyn Hurley)– 18+ $10, Downstairs - Team
                    Shred, Presents, The Viennagram, Asleep In A Box, Aux, Sizzlechest, 18+ $10,
                    ZuZu - Soul-Le-Lu-Jah With Ty Jesso
           The Plough and Stars - 10:30pm, Death and Taxes, 4pm, Family Jewels
           Ryles - Samba Tremeterra
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Heroes, 9:00pm, DJ Chrisewen Spins 80's New Wave. Bartrendress
                    Terri Quenches Your Thirst
           Toad - 7:00 pm, Abbie Barrett, 10:00 pm, Special Guest 6th Degree, Groove Element
                    Party, With The People's Republic

Sunday, Dec. 14

           All Asia - 4:00 pm, Brandon Sheer, 7:00 pm, James Risolo Showcase
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Candy's, Blues Jazz, & Rock Jam, 9pm
           Club Passim - 7:30pm, The Winterpills CD Release, Reg: $15.00, Member: $13.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Brick By Brick Productions Presents, Have Nots, Brunt Of
                    It, Interrobang?!, Kill Conrad – All Ages $10 – Note: 1pm Doors, ZuZu - Do
                    It Again With DJ's Mayhem, Brek.One, Ryan Durkin, Ghostdad
           The Plough and Stars - 9pm, Frank Morey Band, 5pm, Frank Drake & The Aristocrats
           Ryles - Sunday Jazz Brunch With Yoko Miwa
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Glowing, 11:15pm, Chorus Ofarrows, 10:15pm, Max Alper, 9:15pm
           Toad - 8:00 pm, Zack Hickman & Barn Star, 10:00 pm, David Wax Museum

Monday, Dec. 15

           All Asia - 6:00 pm, Sam Reid and The Riot Act, Poverty Line Old Time Band, The Tin
                    Thistles, 9:00 pm, DJ Natan Vs DJ V-Nice
           Cantab Lounge - Folk & Acoustic, Geoff Bartley's, Open Mike, 8pm, Feature @ 9:30, Paul
                    Geremia
           Club Passim - 8pm, Richard Cambridge's Poet's Theater Presents: A Celebration Of The
                    2009 Lunar Calendar, Reg: $15.00, Member: $13.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Polk Records, Presents Another Polk Christmas Party With,
                    The Antlers, Gypsy Cab, The Beasts Of England, This Building's On Fire,
                    Alive and Awake, – 18+ $8 – Note: 8pm Doors, ZuZu - Zuzu Bizarro Holiday
                    Party With Royalty In Exile, DJ’S Crafts, Fun and More
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm Cheap $3 Cover, Kepi Acoustic (From The, Groovy Ghoulies,
                    ) Plus DJ Ryan The Terrible, 5-10pm, Closed For, Private Party
           T.T. the Bear's Place - No Performances Are Scheduled
           Toad - 8:00 pm, Shwang, Featuring Anita Suhanin, 10:39 pm, The Tim Gearan Band

Tuesday, Dec. 16

           All Asia - 6:30 pm, Karmic Songwriters Circle, 9:30 pm, Dylan Galvin & Friends
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Bluegrass, Pickin' Party, 8pm, Feature @ 10pm, The
                    Stillhouse Jammers, Opening Act, @ 8:30pm, Jubilee Mule, Downstairs
           Club Passim - 7pm, Open Mic, Reg: $5.00, Member, Free
           The Middle East - Upstairs - The Living Sea, The Mystery Tramps, Loud Clappers,
                    Motorcar, - 18+ $8, ZuZu - DJ Nook
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Kaitlin Dibble, Plus, Michala
           Ryles - Ryles Artist Showcase - Multi Band Event
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Via Nova, 10:40pm, The Tropics, 9:50pm, Stop For Capes, 9:00pm
           Toad - 8:00 pm, Brendan Hogan, 10:00 pm, Audrey Ryan, Tuesday Residency With Special
                    Guest Each Week

Wednesday, Dec. 17

           All Asia - 6:00 pm, Johhny Nicholson's Songwriter's Circle, 9:00 pm, Open Mic Hosted
                    By Bryan Murphy Of, The Shills
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Candy's, Blues Jazz, & Rock Jam, 9pm, Downstairs, Poetry,
                    Boston Poetry Slam, 8pm
           Club Passim - 8pm, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Reg: $15.00, Member: $13.00
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Sparky’s Flaw, (Mercury Records, Fr. Va), Sunset Is A
                    Battle, Soap Stars, – 18+ $9, Downstairs - Massconcerts, Presents, Taproot,
                    Silent Season, Resin, 18+ $15, ZuZu - Roots and Razors
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Poverty Line Old Time Band
           Ryles - Hiro Honshuku and A-No-NE Christmas
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Vivian Darkbloom, 11:15pm, Forsythe, 10:15pm, The Sunsets
                    Quick, 9:15pm
           Toad - 7:00 pm, Jenee Halstead & Andy Cambria, 10:00 pm, The Resophonics

Thursday, Dec. 18

           All Asia - 6:30 pm, Viri Dimayuga, 9:00 pm, Mfd
           Cantab Lounge - Upstairs, Dance Band, The Chickenslacks, 9pm, Downstairs, Mickey Bliss
                    Presents, Club Bohemia, 8pm
           Club Passim - 7pm, Lori McKenna - Covers Night With Mark Erelli & Jake Armerding, Reg:
                    $35.00, Member: $33.00, 10pm
           The Middle East - Upstairs - Keys To The Streets Of Fear Xmas, With, Hands & Knees,
                    Mr. Sister, King Satan, DJ Apollonia Timore – 18+ $9, ZuZu - Mambo Beat Club
                    With Beat Train and DJ Vinny
           The Plough and Stars - 10pm, Jenee Halstead, David Wax Museum, Abbie Barrett
           Ryles - Temporada Latina!
           T.T. the Bear's Place - Kieran Ridge Band, Midnight, Golden West Motor Lodge, 11:00pm,
                    Lemonpeeler, 10:00pm, Bean Pickers Union, 9:00pm
           Toad - 7:00 pm, Dave Alpert, 10:00 pm, Organ In Orbit


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