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10th Annual Punks Vs. Pokes, Friday, Dec. 12

With a promise of “tuneful twang, thunderous punk and everything in between,” each year Punks Vs. Pokes hosts a dueling roster of punk rock and alt-country bands at Mac’s Bar. The annual showcase is hosted by Aaron Bales of Flatfoot, the headlining “poke” band. Flatfoot, which formed in 2000 at Michigan State University, is an Americana-tinged rock ‘n’ roll band reminiscent of the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Pogues. This year’s show features punk bands the Fiction Junkies and the Hunky Newcomers. On the pokes side is country-fried the Devil’s Cut and Paul Dubya & the Oak River Bridge Boys Band. For those who dig the Replacements and the Misfits but also have a soft spot for Buck Owens and George Jones, this show might be worth checking out.

Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, $8, $7 adv., 18 , 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12



B-day bash for Alfonso of Know Lyfe., Friday, Dec. 12

Since 2000, Know Lyfe has been a major force in the Lansing metal scene. Friday at the Loft is the 33rd birthday celebration for the band’s lead singer, Alfonso. The festivities include 18 heavy bands performing on four stages. The lengthy lineup is: Know Lyfe, Meridians, Genocya, C.O.R.E, Assume Nothing, Dead Hour Noise, Ground Tracer, Of Virtue, Heed the Assailant, Recorruptor, Croatone, Worst Of, Pralaya, Free Ajents, Speedgod, Send the Dawn, Through Eyes of Tomorrow and Deadlight Redemption. It’s been 10 years since Know Lyfe released its debut album, “Autumn is the Glorification of Death.” The band is back in the studio working on a new full length LP. Fans of the Deftones or 36 Crazy Fists might want to check out Know Lyfe.

The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, 4:30 p.m., $15, $10 adv., Friday, Dec. 12



Glamhammer at the Green Door, Friday, Dec. 12

Glämhämmer is a four-member ‘80s glam-rock/hair-metal tribute band that plays FM metal hits in an overthe-top, arena rock fashion. The flashy local tribute band rips through a long list of monster ballads, including Skid Row’s “18 and Life,” Dio’s “Holy Diver,” Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” and Poison’s “Every Rose Has its Thorn.” Aside from obvious musical influences like Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and Bon Jovi, the band’s bio also lists Jack Daniel’s and Hustler magazine as key stimuli. The band is Daemon Angel (vocals), Bartimus Skeaze (bass/ vocals), Django Palmstain (guitar) and J.J. FoxXx. Side note: Skeaze, real name Chris Baratono, fronts the local noisy rock outfit Narc Out the Reds, a Good Time Gang Records band with a few releases under its belt. To keep up to date with Glämhämmer, go to glamhammer.com.

Green Door, 2005 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, 21 , 9 p.m., $5., Friday, Dec. 12

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