“The Voice” runner-up Dia Frampton.

Becoming the Archetype, Wake of Redemption, Skinkage, Thru World Aggression.

Charlotte quartet Pradigy GT mix guitars and flows like the Knux and the Roots, and they’re at the Blind Tiger tonight with hip-hop acts Uprite Lions and Syn Savvy. For the scream kids, there’s I See Stars with Stick to Your Guns, Memphis May Fire, etc. at Greene Street Club.

Sahara Reggae Band, Crucial Fiya, Spiritual Foundation.

It’s First Friday, and the Grande Ole Uproar.

Speaking of the best albums of 2011 that ran earlier this year, it contained a glaring omission, and that was the Bronzed Chorus’ Gleaning. It no doubt should have been in the top 10. Sorry fellas. Speaking of TBC, the first artist to record on Adam Joyce’s label Bit Heart visits the Green Bean.

Like it or not, Christmas is here and the calendar is lighter than your bank account. Wash your stockings tonight at the Suds & Duds Xmas Party.

Daughtry’s on layover, but former band drummer Joey Barnes heads home to perform with a few friends tonight at the Blind Tiger, while pop-rockers the Maine drop their new album Pioneer at Greene Street Club.

At the top of a fairly abbreviated week of music is Occupy Music at the Blind Tiger,.

A light week on tap starts at the Garage, but you’ll get both barrels tonight with hellraising music by the devlish Megan Jean and fiery rockers Transylvania Transport Co.

There’s no better way to snap out of the tryptophan-induced coma in time to see Miss Eaves & the Thanksgiving Groove Machine.

After 11 years, moe. make their return to Ziggy’s tonight with Zach Deputy in support, while Joe Bonnamassa handles the twin lead by himself at the War Memorial Auditorium. Donna the Buffalo’s David McCracken, drummer Jeff Sipe and Greg Humphreys are Q-Bex at the Blind Tiger

Lyndon Street Artworks plays host tonight to a semi-secret, invite-only performance by Mayback Music Group recording artist Kyle Myricks with DC phenom Young Prince and Charlotte emcee Stranger Day. At the Blind Tiger, the sensational country folk band Aunt Martha is joined by Charlottesville cellist Wes Swing and singer/ songwriter Erick Baker.

It’s a zoot suit riot with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Ziggy’s on Monday, and the Swell Season play wounded pop at Wake Forest..

Andy Squint, a transplanted Baton Rouge, La. native now living in High Point, finished second. In his first appearance in 2010, Squint placed third. “I’m climbing up slowly,” he quipped after receiving his prize. Squint also appeared at the 25th Annual Carolina Blues Festival, presented by YES! Weekly.

The Dead cast their shadow secondhand tonight with tributeers Brother Esau.

A crazy-packed week of music gets off to a strong start tonight with the excellent Athens psych-country band Futurebirds.

Who has two thumbs and likes cold beverages? This guuuuuy. Also G. Love,.

The interminable run of bluegrass trio Warren, Bodle & Allen marches on today at Center City Park, while later at the Blind Tiger, the Lauren Light Band play country pop with a mean streak.

Its the music event weve all been waiting for. ABBA: The Concert.