Serj Tankian was one of many hot tickets at last week’s South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, generating lines around the block for his day show at Stubb’s. The System of a Down leader visits the Ogden Theatre tonight with Fair to Midland. 9 p.m. $26.50.
The Hi-Dive’s lineup over the next few days reads like an indie rock lover’s dream: heavy buzz act Beach House (Saturday), mellow post-rockers Aloha (Tuesday), exotic pop act Dengue Fever (Wednesday) and ebullient indie popsters Headlights (Thursday) will all play. Various times and prices, visit hi-dive.com for details.
Justin Townes Earle, the son of folk- rock troubadour Steve Earle, will join similarly roots-minded acts the Felice Brothers and McCarthy Trenching at the Larimer Lounge on Tuesday for a night of welcome throwback tunes. . 9 p.m. $10.
What Made Milwaukee Famous adroitly balances shiny pop hooks with indie rock swagger, a rare, welcome attribute when most bands skew too far in either direction. Tuesday at the Marquis Theater, all ages. 8 p.m. $13.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
