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Lansing-based indie-rock band Elliot Street Lunatic (ESL) returns to Mac’s Bar Friday for its first show in nearly two years. Openers are Off The Ledge, Watching For Foxes, Mudwest and Gravity Lens. ESL is fronted by songwriter Jason Marr, who has also spent time playing in another local indie outfit, Lights and Caves. ESL released its sophomore record, “Ghost Town Lullabies,” in 2012. The LP was recorded by Casey Crescenzo, best known as the frontman of national indie band the Dear Hunter. During its initial run, ESL played the 2013 Common Ground Music Festival and also warmed up stages for Rooney, Of Montreal, Tokyo Police Club, the Verve Pipe and more. As for the band’s future, Marr said he’s unsure, but if all goes well with this reunion show there could be more gigs to come.

Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $10, $8 adv., 7 p.m., Friday, June 19

Comic-songwriter Heywood Banks at The Loft , Friday, June 19

Michigan-based comic-songwriter Heywood Banks headlines Friday at the Loft. Banks, who has been featured on HBO and CNN, is a frequent guest on the “Bob & Tom” radio show. Over the years he’s also scored air time on the “Dr. Demento Show,” A&E´s “Evening at the Improv” and MTV´s “1/2 Hour Comedy Hour.” According to his bio, Banks’ brand of bizarre observational humor appeals to “college students, stoners, businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, punks, kids or your grandmother.” His songs span genres, including folk, country, pop and “way beyond.” One of his most notable works is “Toast,” played on a toaster with a couple of forks. Aside from television appearances, Banks (real name Stuart Mitchell) has also been featured in both Rolling Stone and People magazine.

The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $23, $20 adv., 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 19

Whitney Peyton at Mac´s Bar, Saturday, June 20

Lansing’s own the Devil’s Cut headlines Saturday at the Avenue Café, openers are Adrian Meredith, Rachel Kate, Jeff Shepherd and the Union. Since it formed in 2010, the Devil’s Cut has been known for its mixture of raw Americana, classic country and straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. To give you some idea what to expect, the band lists “Satan and hard liquor” as its primary influences. In March, the band released its latest LP, “Antium.” It is a follow up to 2014’s “No Salvation” EP, and both discs were released via East Grand Record Co. A couple of tracks off of Antium are available for streaming at thedevilscutmi.bandcamp.com. As for the story behind their name? “There’s a process in making whiskey where some of the whiskey gets absorbed into the barrel,” said vocalist/guitarist Max Gaugush. “That portion is called ‘the devil’s cut.’”

The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 18 , $10, 8 p.m., Saturday, June 20