Soundcheck: Punk, Jazz and Chicano Batman

Father John Misty at Garfield Park

Well, pour me another drink and punch me in the face. Father John Misty is playin’ Garfield Park on Friday, which is also the day before Holler on the Hill, which is also at Garfield Park. Anyway, I’m not saying you should just get drunk and sleep in the park after the show, but if Father John Misty was you, that is probably exactly what he would do. But don’t get caught.

Chicano Batman at HI-FI

Don't miss Chicano Batman when they swoop through the HI-FI to bring the party with musical styles and influences from all over the world, neatly packed into one band somehow. The Los Angeles group kind of sounds like an alternate-universe Sweet Poison Victim, and they have been grinding from here to Gotham for a decade. Go check out Seth’s interview with Carlos Arévalo (lead guitarist) online if you haven’t already.

SATURDAY 9.22

Live Band Punk Rock Karaoke at The Melody Inn

The most illustrious lineup of live band karaoke is back for the one and only Punk Rock Karaoke, now at The Melody Inn. Why go see Henry Rollins talk about his travel photos when you can BE Henry Rollins? Check the setlist out online, practice your Danzig impression, and get there early to sign up, as it’s first-come-first-serve. Dibs on “Keep On Knocking” by Death and “Sick” by Ceremony, though.

Indy Jazz Fest Block Party at The Jazz Kitchen

The grand finale of Indy Jazz Fest is at none other than The Jazz Kitchen and kicks off outside at 3 p.m. with the Kenny Phelps Experience, followed later by Charlie Ballantine performing songs from Life Is Brief. The entire night is packed between the two stages, with sets from some of the city’s top jazz artists like Bashiri Asad, Steve Allee Trio, and Clint Breeze and the Groove. Don’t miss it.

TUESDAY 9.25

Mayeux and Broussard at Duke's Indy

If you dig country and/or western from the colossal swamps of the chaotic cosmos, get yer butt to Duke’s on Tuesday. I dare not attempt to even try to do justice to the description of this band’s sound, but that’s what the internet is for. Just listen to this shit yourself. I’m going to this show solely to find out how “Mayeux” is pronounced. I hope it’s “mayo.”