One indie-rock trend of the 2000s has been the success of unconventional band formats, most notably the bassless guitar-drums duo and the eccentric co-ed folk orchestra.
In our fast-paced world of cell phones, double lattes and retinas burned by LCD, it is nice to see someone taking an antiquated approach to something – anything.
The annual Tonic Ball in Fountain Square has become one of the city's best "must-attend" events.
Post-rock
El Ten Eleven, Andy D
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., www.futureshock.net
9 p.m., $5 advance, $7 door, 21+
String band
The Fox Hunt, Joey Welch, The Complete Unknowns
The Vollrath, 118 E. Palmer St., www.vollrathindy.com
8 p.m., 21+
Even after the release of two albums by a reunited Meat Puppets, it’s hard to believe the band ever found its way back to the stage.
Keyboardist John Medeski, drummer Billy Martin and bassist Chris Wood — collectively Medeski Martin & Wood — are legendary musical innovators.
Aussie commie rock
The Grates, Pravada
Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., www.futureshock.net
9 p.m., $6 door, $8 advance, 21+
The Black Crowes didn’t play it safe when they recorded their new two-album set, Before The Frost…/Until The Freeze....