Zipper parts
Can you ‘Trip’ like Dr. Pants does? For the Oklahoma City nerd-rock outfit, that means splitting its new release into four.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Dr. Pants
8 p.m. Saturday
The Exchange on Film Row, 700 1/2 W. Sheridan
exchange-revolution.com, 601-9200
$10
Glossy Mag
With two free shows in the next few days, Maggie McClure has double the opportunity to show why she’s big in Japan.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Maggie McClure with Shane Henry
10 p.m. Thursday
The Deli, 309 White, Norman
thedeli.us, 321-7048
free
Scales of war
From a sleepy suburb in Tulsa, Lizard Police has put on an APB for 'sexed-up pop music.'
Music
Joshua Boydston
Lizard Police with Tenement, Chinese Telephones and The Needlepoints
8 p.m. Monday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
conservatoryokc.com, 607-4805
$7
Do the math
Alt-rock’s never-hibernating Minus the Bear seeks to add something awesome to your life. Go forth and multiply.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Minus the Bear with Skysaw and The Pretty Black Chains
7 p.m. Friday
Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern
diamondballroom.net, 677-9169
$14 advance, $19 door
Fantasmagorical
Winning a Grammy, playing with Prince — it’s been a magical time of late for the Latin funk outfit Grupo Fantasma.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Grupo Fantasma
8 p.m. Friday
Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman
Opolis.org, 820-0951
$10 advance/$12 day of show
Touch it
From Texas and the UK, the men of Electric Touch join forces to speak the international language of rock at the Rocklahoma festival.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Rocklahoma featuring Electric Touch, Mötley Crüe, Poison and more
3 p.m. Friday-Sunday
1421 W. 450, Pryor
Rocklahoma.com, 866-310-2288
$65-$75 single day, $169-$375 weekend
Blues brothers
The family that stays together, plays together. The sibs behind Oklahoma City’s blues-rock act Black Jack Gypsys prove the adage true.
Music
Joshua Boydston
The Black Jack Gypsys with the Copperheads, Plaid Rabbit and Psychotic Reaction
9 p.m. Saturday
Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman
Opolis.org, 820-0951
$5
Halo reach
The Black Angels spread their wings from Texas to embrace followers of yesteryear’s psychedelia.
Music
Joshua Boydston
The Black Angels with Sleepy Sun
8 p.m. Friday ACM@UCO Performance Lab
323 E. Sheridan
acm-uco.com, 974-4700
$15 advance, $18 door
Hoof it
An Horse makes nice music, and its members are nice. Reward the Australian act of kindness by taking in its personal brand of indie pop.
Music
Joshua Boydston
An Horse with Black Christmas and Dad
9 p.m. Saturday
Opolis 113 N. Crawford, Norman
opolis.org, 820-0951
$10 advance, $12 door
Do or dial
RadioRadio aims to conquer the airwaves, but if not, at least the Tulsa act has a new album that rocks through the static.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Radioradio
9 p.m. Saturday
VZD’s Restaurant & Club, 4200 N. Western
VZDs.com, 524-4203
$5
Holly would
Singer/songwriter Holly Golightly doesn’t let her British origin keep her from tackling traditional American music.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs with John Moreland and Skating Polly
7 p.m. Thursday
The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western
Conservatoryokc.com, 607-4805
$10
Her aim is true
Touring with soulful pal JT Nero, Po’ Girl leader Allison Russell is content to take a backseat, but don’t think her contributions can’t be felt.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Allison Russell and JT Nero
9 p.m. Wednesday, May 18
The Deli, 309 White, Norman
thedeli.us, 321-7048
$5
Bang on!
The Boom Bang’s shows may involve silly antics, but the local band is serious about making the best music it can.
Music
Joshua Boydston
The Boom Bang with Copperheads and the Purple Church
9 p.m. Saturday
Opolis, 113 N. Crawford, Norman
Opolis.org, 820-0951
$7
Christian music
Ex-Oklahoman Christian Kane has a sweet gig on the TV series ‘Leverage,’ so why would he clutter his schedule pursuing country?
Music
Joshua Boydston
About 2,000 miles exist between Hollywood and Nashville, but that doesn’t mean country singer and actor Christian Kane won’t do his best to be in two places at once. Being both is a dream he’s had for most of his life, so he’s not about to let distance interfere.
Still Smokin’
The Surgeon General has determined that Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King’s blues may be addictive.
Music
Joshua Boydston
Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King
8 p.m. Saturday
Oklahoma City Limits, 4801 S. Eastern
oclimits.com, 619-3939
$10
