FRIDAY: >> Nation really is going to shut its doors for good one of these nights, but not before stacking the calendar with old school giants like Grandmaster Flash. This is the guy who only, you know, defined Bronx rap and hip-hop in the 1970s with his “Quick Mix Theory.” Hell, it’s probably worth the price of admission if Flash only trots out two songs — just as long as those songs are “White Lines”…

FRIDAY: Tired of us telling you about good concerts that have already sold out? Ready to get your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations started a week early? Well consider Fado Irish Pub as here to the rescue. They’ll be hosting a raffle tonight at 8 p.m. for tickets to the sold-out Pogues concert at 9:30 Club this very night. So if you’re desperate for the good craic and without tickets, run on down to the pub…