Nightlife Scene, Dec 27-30

Ian Edwards headlines the Funny 95.5 comedy event on Saturday at Spreckels.

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P.S.   To see what’s up for New Year Eve, check out our pick for 10 best NYE parties to attend.

Thursday, Dec. 27

Comedy at Hopmonk:  Will Durst is coming to Novato, sending a “big fat kiss off” to 2012 with the 20th anniversary of his comedy show.  Joining him is his usual funny entourage, including Johnny Steele, improv duo Debi Durst and Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni, and Arthur Gaus.  $20.  18-plus.  7 p.m.  224 Vintage Way, Novato.  hopmonk.com/novato

The Broken Moon:  Following the release of their debut album, “Broke the Moon”, duo Sean Carscadden and Marty O’Reilly bring American classics and originals to the Aubergine stage.  They’re opened by The Mighty Chiplings, an inspiring group of students of string who have played together since elementary school.  8:30 p.m.  $5.  755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  auberginebarandcafe.com

Friday, Dec. 28

The Brothers Comatose

Brothers Comatose:  Brothers Alex and Ben Morrison and their band are anything but comatose as they whip Hopmonk Sebastopol into one gigantic string band party.  $15/$18.  21-plus.  8:30 p.m.  230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  hopmonk.com/sebastopol

Stone Foxes:  The indie band is making their way over to Novato to play dirty blues with clean music.  $13.  21-plus.  8:30 p.m.  Hopmonk Novato.  224 Vintage Way, Novato.  hopmonk.com/novato

The Rock Collection:  The new all-star jamband is made up of various members of Rat Dog, ALO, Zero, and more.  They’ll be playing everything from ballads to blues.  $15.  9:30 p.m.  Aubergine.  755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol.  auberginebarandcafe.com