VH1′s Divas Salute the Troops was packed with sequins and colorful hair on Sunday night. The event was hosted by comedian Kathy Griffith and featured performances by a variety of divas. Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj covered Cyndi Lauper‘s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” Paramore‘s Haley Williams performed to an enthusiastic crowd in Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. And the legendary Aretha Franklin (who is recovering from surgery) received a surprise tribute from Sugarland and rapper MC Lyte.

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• Cat Power | Friday, February 6 | 8:00 pm | $36 | Apollo Theater, New York, NY – Map | The acoustic indie-rock goddess with an  knack for sounding like she was somehow transported from out of the ’30s will also be appearing on Saturday the 7th. Click for tickets, both for Friday and Saturday, respectfully. For more info, call (212) 531-5303.
• Lady Sovereign | Friday, February 6 | 9:00 pm | $10 | The Echo, Hollywood, CA – Map | The petite and unassuming Def Jam rap artist and member of the Grime Scene will be dropping singles and hopefully new material to the delight of long-standing fans throughout the course of the evening.  Click here for tickets.
• Fiction Family | Saturday, February 7 | 7:00 pm | $25 | Largo at the Coronet, West Hollywood, CA – Map | Frontman Jon Foreman of Switchfoot and guitarist Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek make up Fiction Family, which we’ve found to sound a little bit like Everclear with a touch of The Beatles. This will be their last tour date of the winter in promotion of their new self-titled album, so be sure to get tickets while they’re still available by calling (310) 855-0350.

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• Pigeon John | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $12-14 | The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA – Map | A Christmas show of sorts will be held by the undoubtedly savvy oft-collaborator – having worked with Delicious Vinyl artists Pharcyde and sticking to the underground scene before releasing his latest solo work, “Pigeon John and the Summertime Pool Party”.  Artists Illa J and Daedelus will perform throughout the evening. Click here for tickets. For more info, call (323) 463-0204.
• Digging Suits | Friday, December 19 | 8:00 pm | $10 | Five Points/Silk Road Cafe – New York, NY – Map | The local band will be headlining during the venue’s smörgåsbord variety hour (is there any other kind?). Just so you know: your entrance fee includes a drink. That’s advertising! For more info, call (212) 566-3738.
• The Makeout Party | Saturday, December 20 | 9:00 pm | $5 | The Smell – Los Angeles, CA – Map | The mellow-listening head-bopping band from Anaheim, CA (who apparently has a thing for Barry Manilow) will be joining bands AM, Wet Cassette, Christmas Island and Thee  throughout the evening. For more info, call (213) 625-4325.

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