> anyone know where a girl might be able to find herself
> some local rockshows in Milan or Florence?

http://www.chesterfieldkings.com/
Chesterfield Kings in Italy Wed thru Saturday

Unfortunately, Marah is in Spain starting 3/1. But here's some places they 
played in Italy:
Pavia, Italy - Blue Stage
Montale (MO), Italy - Cerveceria El-Mambi
Ferrara, Italy - Teatro
Trento, Italy - Teatro
Reggio Emilia, Italy - Circolo Arci/Tunnel

I figure any place cool enough to book either band probably books other cool 
bands.

safe travel!!

cheers
b