Rubber Gloves'

JASON JANIK/Special Contributor

Free Week shows

The beloved Denton venue's week of no-cover shows continues. Country and folk rule Thursday's lineup, with Whiskey Folk Ramblers, the Slow Burners, Delmore Pilcrow, Spooky Folk and Daniel Folmer. Friday's a mixed bag, with Sleep Whale, Dust Congress (left), Fergus & Geronimo, New Science Projects and Emil Rapstine. And Saturday kicks it up a notch with high-energy sets from Bridges & Blinking Lights, Tre Orsi and more.

Details: Thursday through Saturday at 9 p.m. at Rubber Gloves,

411 E. Sycamore St., Denton.

No cover. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.

The long wait for a new release is almost over for this witty Dallas pop group. Hydropanic at the Natatorium will be released this fall. Check out one of the Bullets' weekend shows to hear some new tunes.

Details: With Drawn by Jaymz, Friday at 8 p.m. at Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St.

No cover. 214-428-1555. leeharveys.com.

• With Shake the Captains Soul, Jesse and the Hogg Brothers and Willie and the Surroundings, Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. $6-$10. myspace.com/theloungeonelmst.

These three Dallas singer-songwriters graced the cover of Quick last week, and now they're getting ready to share a bill for the first time. Opening Bell's not a huge place, so get there early to snag a seat.

Details: Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Opening Bell South Side, 1409 S. Lamar St. $6. 214-565-0383. openingbellcoffee.com.

Frequent live gigs have helped this Dallas five-piece band polish its radio-friendly pop-rock tunes. The guys are working on a follow-up to their last album, Fall Out. With opening acts Sucker Punch and 3rd Wave.

Details: Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at Lakewood Bar and Grill, 6340 Gaston Ave. $7. 214-826-3888. lbgdallas.com.

It's nothing but fun when these Denton dudes get together to play loose, beer-soaked bluegrass. There are two shows this weekend – one in Little D and another in Fort Worth.

Details: With the Dan Family, Friday at

10 p.m. at the Moon Bar, 2911 W. Berry St., Fort Worth. $6. 817-926-9600. themoonbar.com.

• With the Denton Regulators and Pentagrass, Sunday at 10 p.m. at the Boiler Room, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton. Cover TBA. 940-566-5483.

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