The Polyphonic Spree

JASON JANIK/Special Contributor

It's been awhile since the Spree played around here, so fans of the super-sized Dallas pop group (led by Tim DeLaughter, left) will probably flock to this free show. All you have to do for tickets is sign up at a special Southern Comfort Web site, or send a text. Details below.

Details: With DJ Lord, Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Palladium Ballroom,

1135 S. Lamar St. Free.

Visit southerncomfort.com/ undercover or text "DALLAS" to 68405 for a ticket code.

Denton's pop-punk superstars are ramping up for the October release of their album Sorry for Partyin' (right), which features the not-so-subtle first single "My Wena." This is your chance to see the guys in front of a hometown crowd, and tickets are only $7.11, thanks to a tie-in with the tour's sponsor – duh – 7-Eleven.

Details: With Red Car Wire and Holy Moly, Thursday at 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $7.11. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

One of Dallas' most inspired singer-songwriters (below) will return home after a short festival run. Always writing songs, she's probably got some new material to share with the crowd.

Details: Friday at 8:30 p.m. at Opening Bell Southside, 1409 S. Lamar St. Suggested donation of $10. 214-565-0383. openingbellcoffee.com.

This Dallas punk band falls into the "must-be-experienced-live" category. The songs are fairly simple and straightforward, but their energy onstage is downright infectious.

Details: With Free to Kill Again and Television City, Friday at 8 p.m. at Muddy Waters, 4314 Live Oak. Free. 214-823-1518 or myspace.com/muddywatersonliveoak.

Fans of this Denton hard-rock band will have to be patient: Member Scott Porter tells us they won't start work on a new album until next year. Good thing we don't get tired of hearing the ear-splitting tunes from past albums Pareidolia and Record Hop.

Details: With PVC Street Gang, Cocky Americans and On After Dark, Saturday at

10 p.m. at the Boiler Room, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton. Cover TBA. 940-566-5483. theboilerroomdenton.com.

At 17 years old, this Dallas blues singer and guitarist already has endorsement deals with amplifier and guitar strap brands. His debut EP, Behind the Notes, is a result of his collaborations with New Bohemians member Kenny Withrow.

Details: Wednesday at 7 p.m. in House of Blues' Cambridge Room, 2200 N. Lamar St. $10. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.