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Louisiana native Fawn Larson started playing harmonica at 6. Soon after, she picked up the fiddle and never looked back. The singer/songwriter, now based in Nashville, plays a dynamic blend of alt-country, folk and indie rock. Her new album, “The Sway,” combines elaborate songwriting with thoughtful instrumentation. Fans of Emmylou Harris might want to check out her all-ages show Thursday at Mac’s Bar. Openers are the Aimcriers, Amy Jo Roberts and Rob Kladja. Last year, the Grand Ledge-based Aimcriers released its “Solid State World” LP. “I’d say we’re a rock band, a country band, a folk band and a garage band,” guitarist/ vocalist Johnny Aimcrier told City Pulse. “Throw in some punk elements when we go full electric or acoustic elements when we unplug, and you have the general gist. The last time we played out, someone said we sounded like Elvis Costello fronting CCR.”

Mac’s Bar, 2600 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $10, $7, 8 p.m., Thursday, July 30

The Drunken Cuddle at the Avenue Cafe, Friday, July 31

They’re a little bit punk and a little bit outlaw country, and they’re headed to Lansing. Denver-based rock ‘n’ roll trio the Drunken Cuddle headlines Friday at the Avenue Café, East Lansing’s own Middle Straits open the show. The Drunken Cuddle is guitarist/vocalist Erik Arvoy, drummer Katie Marie Sternig and Tony Meggitt (harmonica). Fans of Larry and His Flask or Two Cow Garage might want to check this show out. Meanwhile, Middle Straits released its new “Bottle Returns” LP earlier this month on its BandCamp page. The DIY record is a collection of 10 blown-out, lo-fi blues-punk tunes. Fans of the gritty Crypt Records and Sympathy for the Record Industry rosters might want to check out the album stream at themiddlestraits.bandcamp.com.

The Avenue Café, 2021 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 18 , $5, 9 p.m., Friday, July 31

Tantric at the Loft, Thursday, Aug. 6

Somewhere on the musical spectrum between Crash Test Dummies and Creed you’ll find Tantric. In 2001, the Louisville-based band released its self-titled debut record on Maverick Records, and the single “Breakdown” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart and scored some heavy airplay on MTV. The post-grunge band, led by vocalist Hugo Ferreira, formed in 1999 and has since released six full-length albums and one EP. The band’s latest LP, “Blue Room Archives,” was released last year and features the single “Cynical.” While the first incarnation of Tantric was made up of ex-members of Days of the New and Merge – Ferreira is the sole original member. His rhythm section now includes Derek Isaacs (guitar), Scott Wilson (bass) and drummer TJ Taylor. Aug. 6, Tantric headlines an all-ages show at the Loft. Warming up the stage are Entransient, Faultered Step and Angels of Chernobyl.

The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. All ages, $15, $12 adv., 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6