BABY KETTEN KARAOKE
(Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi) Keep the cheer alive at a special holiday installment of the best karaoke night in town. The boys of Baby Ketten promise a "hi-fi dance party holiday sweater karaoke sing off special!" Christmas, as it was meant to be celebrated. ALISON HALLETT
NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE
(Tony Starlight's, 3728 NE Sandy) Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge presents its very own cure for the post-Christmas (song sung) blues: a holiday-themed tribute to Neil Diamond, featuring 30 hit songs by the Jewish Elvis and no fewer than five glittering, flowing, and revealing costumes. DENIS C. THERIAULT
GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, BOOM!
(Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside) There is more to the prolific Guantanamo Baywatch than tastefully crafted, reverb-soaked, vintage surf rock. Granted, their throwback style could most definitely make Frankie and Annette cut a rug, but the local trio isn't merely mining the idyllic days of yore for material. Their raw sound is equal parts garage punk and the Cramps, and as they combine these styles it creates a sort of live-sound spectacular you won't soon forget. More importantly, Guantanamo Baywatch have been known to drop trou from time to time while onstage, and that's something you'd much rather see them do than Dick Dale. Trust me on this one. EZRA ACE CARAEFF
Apes Tapes Label Showcase, as well as a link to the complete show listings, after the jump!