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Cruthu debuts at Kings Destroy show., Sunday, Oct. 26

Kings Destroy is taking a day off from its tour with Pentagram to headline a heavy show Sunday at the Avenue Café. Opening are Beast in the Field and Hordes. Making its Lansing debut at this show is Cruthu, a new, female-fronted local stoner/doomrock band specializing in a classic proto-metal sound reminiscent of Black Sabbath. The occult-inspired band also dabbles in blues and heavy psych. Cruthu is Teri Brown (vocals), Dan McCormick (guitar), Scott Lehman (bass) and drummer Matt Fry. The band released a demo in June and is working on new material. Three songs, including the hooky, riff-driven “S.O.S.,” are streamed at cruthu.bandcamp.com.

The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. $6. 18 7 p.m. , Sunday, Oct. 26

Jazz series launches at Xiao, Friday, Oct. 24

A new live jazz music series, “Jazz X,” starts Friday at Xiao Modern Asian Bistro. The biweekly Friday-night concerts are free and feature fresh jazz music from some of the area’s rising talents, along with some jazz-scene veterans. This inaugural show features Ben Stocker (sax), Frenchy Romero (piano), Adam Olszewski (bass) and drummer Ryan McMahon. Each month will highlight genres. The first set of shows will showcase jazz pianists backed by a variety musicians. December will spotlight female vocalists. For those looking to grab some food and drinks during the show, Xiao will serve new dishes prepared specifically for these events, including seafood, chicken and beef. To keep up on the shows, like “Jazz X” on Facebook.

Xiao Modern Asian Bistro, 3415 E. Saginaw St., Lansing. FREE. 8:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m., Friday, Oct. 24

Captured! by Robots at Mac´s bar, Wed., Oct. 29

Since 1996, Captured! by Robots has been shocking audiences across the country with its peculiar lineup: One man and five real robots playing covers . The band is fronted by San Francisco-based musician JBOT (the human), who builds and programs his robot backing musicians to play horns, guitars and percussion. The band of bots rigorously tours the country and has warmed up stages for Public Enemy, Motörhead and A Flock of Seagulls. A documentary, called “Captured! by Robots,” is slated for a fall release; the trailer is streamed on YouTube. Opening the all-age show are Jackpine Snag, Cavalcade and Plethora.

Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, all ages. $10. 7 p.m., Wed., Oct. 29