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National Indie Rockers Play Macs

The Fling is an indie-rock band from Long Beach thatplays shoegaze-inspired folk tunes and psych-pop ballads. The band,which plays Mac’s Wednesday, has a new single, "Dogpile," on Dangerbird Records. Also taking the stage is Yukon Blonde. This Vancouver band hasbeen playing the summer festival circuit and also have a new EP titled"FIRE//WATER" which was released in September. Fans of Fleet Foxes andBand of Horses may dig this band. Warming up the stage is the MountPleasant-based electro-folk band Wavvy Hands. This three piece groupfeatures members of other Michigan bands, including V The NicotineMachine and The Leeches. Also, the band’s keyboardist/programmer CoreyDensmore is known for his work in Galactic Vacationer and as a localconcert promoter under the guise DITR Promotions. Wednesday Nov. 23 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $8, 9:30 p.m.

Gallows Play Gutterbilly Thanksgiving Bash

Lansing’s own Goddamn Gallows are one of the busiest, andmost tattooed, bands in the city. Friday the guys play a Thanksgivingbash at Mac’s. The self-described “gutterbilly” band tours the countrynon-stop, but never fails to play Lansing multiple times per year. Theband’s current lineup includes Mikey Classic (guitar/vocals),Fishgutzzz (bass/shouts), Baby Genius (drums), Avery(washboard/accordion) and Jayke (mandolin/ banjo). Opening the show atMac’s is The Devil’s Cut. Friday Nov. 25 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, 18 and over. $10, 9 p.m..

B414 Hosts Free Rock Show

Located at the end of asecluded alley behind the Nuthouse Sports Grill, Basement 414 hasbecome a fixture in the Lansing art and music scene by continuallyhosting free events. Friday Above the Abyss (Lansing-based Christianmetal), and Inflatable Best Friend (a Kalamazoo-based rock band) willoffer up some live music at the art gallery/bike co-op/music venue.This free, all-ages event is hosted by Scumpunch! Promotions. Friday, Nov. 25 @ Basement 414, 414 E. Michigan Ave., FREE and all ages, 7 p.m.

Bands Throwdown at the Loft

The Loft and Q106-FM have come togetherto host the “Homegrown Throwdown,” a battle of the bands featuring anumber of rock bands from across the state. The competition, which isback after a five year hiatus, is now held at The Loft. The battlecontinues Friday when a cast of bands make some noise, including:Circus Asylum, It Lies Within, Killing Mistress, 80 Tons of Mercury,Bipolar, and Geech.Friday, Nov. 25 @ The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, $6 advance, $8 at door, all ages, doors 6:30 p.m.

Genocya Rocks the Haus

Lansing’s own Genocya will play itssignature mix of thrash, death, and black metal Saturday at Uli’s Hausof Rock. The band has been playing in various formations for years, butthe recent line-up includes Dane Brown (vocals), Brad “van Satan”(guitar), Matt Cunningham (guitars), Tim Sever (drums), and Jim "BigBrown Bear" Albrecht (bass). The band is still playing shows in supportof its debut full-length “Ever Descent.” The album was release in June– nine years after the band originally formed. The CD is available atFlat, Black & Circular in East Lansing. Also performing at Uli’sHaus of Rock is From Hell, Seraphim Burial, Drinkhorn, and Kill Whitey. Saturday, Nov. 26 @ Uli’s Haus of Rock, 4519 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lansing. 

Jazzy Jam Sessions at Stobers

Every Tuesday at Stober’s Bar area jazz musicians areinvited to come out and jam out with some fellow players. The night,dubbed “Jazz Tuesdays,” starts at 10 p.m. and goes until 1:30 a.m. Theevent also draws out some notable, special guests. Whether it’s toplay, or just listen, jazz lovers won’t want to miss this. Every Tuesday @ Stober’s, Bar 812 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, FREE, 21 and over. 

Emcees Devin Miles, Philthy Play All-Ages  Show

Hailing from Pittsburgh, 20-year-old rapper/producerDevin Miles may be a rookie to the music industry, but his lyrics andproduction quality show maturity and cleverness well beyond his years.He’s opened up for the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Detroit rapper YoungScolla, Saturday he plays an all-ages show at Mac’s Bar. To hear Miles’music for free, visit: itsdevinmiles.com. Also tearing up themicrophone at Mac’s will be Hey Yo Scene Kids, and Lansing-based emceesPhilthy & The Amature. Philthy, aka P2dahi, has crafted his owninspirational sound throughout the years, all while opening up forMichigan rap veterans like Othello, and One Be Lo.Saturday Nov. 26 @ Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, All ages. $5 advance, $8 at door,

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