Bela Dubby (13321 Madison Ave.)

Saturday, August 25th it’s Harley Poe, an Indiana band that sounds like the The Violent Femmes playing Misfits covers. Also on the bill are Derica, Cleveland’s own cross-dressing, guitar slinging, singing sensation; Brooklyn, NY folkie Cuomo; and Lakewood’s own Acoustic Tuma. Admission is free. This all-ages show starts at 9 pm.

The Hi Fi Concert Club (11729 Detroit Ave.)

Friday, August 24th it’s Pretty Boy Floyd with The Crash Street Kids, Readymade Breakup, and Hero Pattern. Pretty Boy Floyd were late-comers to the eighties hair metal party, releasing their debut album, "Leather Boyz With Electric Toyz", in 1989. The band broke up in 1991, but since 1995 has been back together in one form or another, with vocalist Steve Summers being the only constant. The current line-up includes original guitarist Aerial Styles and other past members. This 18 and over show starts at 9 pm.

Now That’s Class (11213 Detroit Ave., Cleveland)

Monday, August 27th it’s Parmaniacs Schnauzer with Betty Sue Aside (from MD), Doktor Bitch, Flash Attacks, and Be My Doppleganger. If you like noisy, crazy, grindy insanity, this is the show for you. Start time for this 18 and over show is listed as 9pm.

Monday, September 3rd it’s Pink Reason, Little Claw, The Homo Stupids, and The Pages. Start time for this 18 and over show is listed as 9pm.

The Phantasy Concert Club (11802 Detroit Ave.)

Saturday, August 25th is Schwaz Fest, featuring The Infamous Mr. White, Oliver Bean, The Minimum Requirements, 30 Short Songs About People I Barely Know, Junkist, and Vintage Manifest. The Infamous Mr. White (or Tim W. for short) have been Cleveland's self-proclaimed “source of uninhibited guy-and-girl driven alternative rock” since 2002. They’ll be releasing their debut full-length CD, "Not Another Explosion", tonight. Admission is $9 for ages 16-20, $6 for 21 and over. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the music starts at 8pm.

Saturday, September 1st is Rosella with Audible Thread, Ohio Sky, and Locomotive Thudercock. Rosella blend hip hop, country, metal, and straight forward rock to produce a well-crafted melodic modern rock that wouldn’t be out of place on mainstream radio. Admission is $9 for ages 18 to 20, $6 for 21 and over. Doors open at 8:30 pm; show starts at 9:30 pm.

The Spitfire (1539 W. 117th Street)

Friday, August 24th it’s the Living Wrecks, raw punky rock & roll from Maryland. Fans of Nashville Pussy, Supersuckers, and the like should dig this. This is a free show for ages 21 and over only.

The Winchester Tavern (12112 Madison Ave.)

Saturday, August 25th it's Von Frickle with The League of Proper Musicians. Von Frickle play instrumental prog rock while wearing space alien costumes. What more do you need to know, really? This is an all-ages show and admission is $7. The show starts at 9 pm.

Friday, August 31st it’s Susan Weber and Monet’s Orbit. Susan and her band have been garnering lots of critical attention with their live shows, including winning “Best Female Singer/Songwriter” from the Free Times in 2006. Michael Galluci of Scene Magazine described Susan thusly: “A heartland version of Patti Smith, Weber injects Midwest muscle into her songs.” And with a CD scheduled for release in September, things are just getting started for this artist. This all-ages show starts at 9 pm and admission is $5.