JOSHUA NOVAK
This dark indie-pop artist headlines a fundraiser for his newest album, and fans can contribute cash in exchange for their names in the CD’s liner notes. Tonight with All Capitals and Gann Matthews at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 8:30 p.m. $6.
MOURNING SICKNESS
Complex music that never takes itself too seriously, this Denver band draws equally from Dylan, Zappa and experimental pranksters Mr. Bungle. Squid Circus plays crisp, technical jazz pop. Tonight at the Lion’s Lair, 2022 E. Colfax Ave., 303-320-9200. 10 p.m. $5.
THE BELOVED INVADERS
For a landlocked state, Colorado has enjoyed its share of quality instrumental surf bands (The Astronauts, Maraca 5-0). The Beloved Invaders play classic surf in the vein of Dick Dale and spy theme songs. Tonight at the Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $5.
FUTURE JAZZ PROJECT
Denver’s premier R&B and hip-hop fusion group plays a special fundraising show with Buckner Funken Jazz and the Love Royale. Saturday at Herman’s Hideaway, 1578 S. Broadway, 303-777-5840. Free tickets available at futurejazzproject.com.
Reach John Wenzel at 303-820-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
