Clubs and musicians take holidays too. As a result, it’s a pretty quiet week around town. If you’ve got any other suggestions, let us know in the comments.

MONDAY
>> Yell County’s power pop and The Bickersons’ self-described Crunk start off this holiday week at Galaxy Hut. 9 p.m. Get a basket of tots and a fine brew and settle in for the show.

>> We love Mark Charles Heidinger and the million bands he plays with. Catch his main occupation, Vandaveer, at Iota this evening, with Evan Dando of the Lemonheads, and Jesse Mills. 8:30 p.m., $20. While you’re over at Vandaveer’s site, be sure to grab his Christmas EP.

TUESDAY
>> Need some noise to take the edge off all that last minute wrapping? Visit the Velvet Lounge for Babykiller Estelle (whose noise is a bit more aggressive) and Janel & Anthony (who tend towards the ethereal). $7, 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY
>> Nothing says ho ho ho like a hip hop night at The Red & the Black. Join brownmonkeymusic.com, Flex Matthews and other guests for the Christmas Eve Mashout. $8