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The first week of the new year is a light one for concerts. Still, there are some gems on the calendar, especially if you like local or country music.

Have we got your attention? Hope so, because this is some kinda big and important news! Yes, it IS bigger than the final settlement reached in the matter of Fed-X vs. That Bald Chick (the whole issue of "who's the better parent" makes us rush out for a BC Powder and a tequila shot, or three). Seriously, this Saturday marks the world premiere of "Tuna Does Vegas", starring Jaston Williams and Tony-Award winning Joe Sears,...

Kosse, Texas’ is a small town; with a population of less than 500. A little over a hundred years ago, this small town gave birth to a legend in country music – Bob Wills. He, along with his band the Texas Playboys, created a unique Western swing sound that would become the guide for many country and western musicians to come. His life will be remembered through the play Ride With Bob tonight through Friday...

Musicians need more time to recover from the holidays than us regular folks, hence the short music calendar this week. Still, some good regional favorites will be in town, including Soulhat, Vallejo, Austin Lounge Lizards, and The Weary Boys. Here's the complete line-up for the week. Want to add your band to the calendar? E-mail us! (Local bands are noted with *) Wednesday Boston Chinks/*Something Fierce @ Rudyard's – punk/rock | 9 p.m. at...

Finally, the concert scene is picking up for 2006, and it will only get better: Wednesday You could see Ricky Martin shake his bon-bon at Verizon Wireless tonight, but we recommend saving a few bucks and listening to Peter Hook spinning records at 1415. Hook was the bass player for Joy Division and currently, New Order. OK, it’s not “live” music, but it’ll still be a treat. He’s known to throw in some rare...