The radio-friendly, melodic pop-rock band from Fort Worth will play this KDGE-FM showcase immediately after finishing the sessions for a new full-length album. It's hard to say whether the guys will have any unreleased songs worked out for the stage, but at least they'll be warmed up, right?

Details: Thursday at 8 p.m. at Trees, 2709 Elm St. $5. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.

The Denton group's latest album, Foreign Lands, is one of the most satisfying local records of the year – a little more than half an hour of lo-fi rock arrangements, infectious melodies and dreamy "oohs." Fans of headliner Health should arrive early.

Details: Also with Times New Viking and the Axemen, Friday at 8 p.m. at the Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. $14-$18. paradeofflesh.com.

There's a new CD on the way from this Denton three-piece alt-rock band. In their band bio, the guys brag, "We like to rock and/or roll. We also might eat your babies." OK! With the Timeline Post, Exeter and Rivalmen.

Details: Friday at 9 p.m. at Andy's,

122 N. Locust St., Denton. $5. 940-565-5400.

myspace.com/andysbar.

Fort Worth's Josh Weathers is a dynamo of funk and soul. He and his backup band put on an exciting live show, one fans of modern soulsters such as Black Joe Lewis and Sharon Jones will love.

Details: With headliner Galactic, Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $20 and $30. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.

This Dallas dirty South-style rapper, who has a song about doing the "Noodle Dance," will release a new CD at this show. So will his opening acts JackRabbit James and Elle. Also appearing are Dustin Cavazos and Hybrid Hangover.

Details: Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. $10-$15. 214-742-6207. curtainclub.com.

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