18 WHEELER
Metal and rockabilly make oddly comfortable bedfellows in this trio of luminous haircuts, playing tonight at the Walnut Room with Reno Divorce (best local band name? It’s up there) and Jett Black. Come with a full head of teeth – leave without one. 3131 Walnut St. 9:30 p.m. $6.
A BAND NAMED SUE
Not a cover band, but a maniacal tribute act, hell-bent on spreading the gospel of Johnny and June Carter Cash. This fuzzy quartet opens tonight for Hosty Duo at Bender’s Tavern, 314 E. 13th Ave. 9:30 p.m. $10.
TRANSISTOR RADIO SOUND
Part of the excellent Still Soft Recordings roster, this punk-minded, ramshackle pop act plays Saturday at Rhinoceropolis, with Breezy Porticos, Bad Weather California and Red Pony Clock. 3553 Brighton Blvd. 9 p.m. $5.
LORDS OF FUZZ
Driven by dirty, melodic guitars and strained vocals, this Denver act sounds like an angry California party band on downers. Catch ’em Thursday at the Larimer Lounge with Fell, Anti-Glacier Movement and Apathetic Drive. 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $6.
Staff writer John Wenzel can be reached at 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
