Oct. 20th - East Coast Indie Jam @ Club Metronome

Calling a Club Metronome gig a "Music Festival and Networking Event" may sound like a stretch, but Colby Stiltz has out-done himself with this one. Featuring six vendor booths and no less than thirty two acts over the course of the evening, this is Kind Of A Big Deal. Superfan & scene documenter Brett North Photography will also be in the building.

The lineup: Spocka Summa and Friends, Colby Stiltz, Dommy Divine, Split Soul, Twentypiece, and Swizzy B are the featured acts. Special guests include Jibba "The Gent," Eyedos, BL SPITZ, Trono & J Kanga, David Chief doing a DJ set, Faded Flow, Madscatta, D French, Wes the Best, Jacobsen, Rycoon, DJ TJ, JMC ENT, Corty Booth, Smoove Boy Jay, Khaosity, King Dyno, DJ Ace on Earth, Jordy Riv, Damian Raye, Drive, DZY, Big Skrilla, It's Ant & Al Tree, Tony-O & Lazy, and Johnny Haze. Is that some kind of Club Metronome record? Serious question.

Anyways, a packed night and a big networking opportunity -- definitely a lot better than Facebook, at least. Make plans. 8 pm. 21+. FREE SHOW.

THURSDAY: Home Grown Hip Hop @ Club Metronome

An interesting twist on the usual showcase gig: Home Grown Hip Hop is half Massachusetts, half locals. The out of state delegation includes Party Boy Woodz, Joe Grizzly, City Lights and Busy Bars. Vermont is being represented by Colby Stiltz, Suss Brim, Chyse Atkins, Jibba "The Gent," Modest, JMC ENT and Khaosity.

DVP Cinematography will also be in the building -- you may have noticed that is the second time in one week we're giving a shout out to Miles Goad. Honest hustle always pays off.

If you're looking for some happening hip hop in the Queen city, this is pretty much it for this week. Be there. 9 pm. 18+ $5. 21+ Free.

THURSDAY: Vermont's Finest @ Social Club & Lounge, 9/14

Vermont's Finest is another showcase gig, sure, but it's perfectly timed. There's a tsunami of new BTV residents getting settled in, and this is an affordable show with a packed roster -- a great introduction to the scene for any poor souls that missed A-Dog Day. The evening is being put on by Barre outfit Sounds Lit Productions, BTV label Heartless Entertainment, and Khaosity's God Squad posse.

The current lineup is as follows: Blood Pressure Music, Dolla Day, StiltzGang, Khaosity, JMC Ent, BL SPITZ, Eyedos, Drive, Dok Trauma, Lifelesson, & Bitzz. 8 pm. 18+ $5 / College ID $2