1. David Byrne

8 p.m., Oct. 25, $42.50 - 52.50, Clowes Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., (317) 940-6444.

David Byrne's career has included both recognizable, pop hits and envelope-pushing music. On this tour, the artist specifically explores the music from his collaborations with fellow eclectic artist Brian Eno. The duo has created two albums together. Eno also produced three records with Byrne's legendary band Talking Heads. Byrne is joined by seven musicians and three dancers who have choreographed seven songs for this tour.

2. Broad Ripple Music Festival

1 p.m., Oct. 25, 15 venues, cover varies

The Broad Ripple Music Festival takes the idea of a big, one-day music festival a step further. Proceeds from the festival benefit 15 local not-for-profit agencies. Currently 93 bands are scheduled to perform on 16 stages in 15 venues in and around Broad Ripple. The event also includes six all-ages stages and five no cover venues. Visit broadripplebuzz.com for details on artists, set times, venues, cover, and benefiting agencies.

3. Broad Ripple Music Fest Kick-Off Party

8 p.m., Oct. 24, $7, The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave., (317) 259-7029.

If you can't wait until

1. Punk Rock Night Awards

10 p.m. Oct. 4, $7, Melody Inn, 3826 N Illinois St., (317) 923-4707.

Once a year, the weekly Punk Rock Night showcase at the Melody Inn honors whathappened theprevious 51 weeks. Stop by to see bands walk away with trophies for Best Punk Band, Best Album,Sexiest Band, and others. The night's lineup features a reunion of Hoosier punk act The Retreadsalong with We Are Hex, The Ettes, and Stealing Volume.

2. Dave & Rob's 7 Year Melody Inn Anniversary feat. The Fuglees

7:30 p.m. Oct. 3, $7, Melody Inn, 3826 N Illinois St., (317) 923-4707.

Seven years ago bartenders Dave Brown and Rob Ondrish took over ownership of the Melody Inn withthe goal of transforming it from a dingy neighborhood pub to a beloved (but still

1. AC/DC w/ The Answer

7:30 p.m., Nov. 3, sold out, Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 Pennsylvania St., (317) 239-5151.

It's been more than thirty years since AC/DC began rattling the music world with their no-frills hard rock. Recent release "Black Ice" is their first new album in eight years. The record is another testament to the band's unwavering faith in loud guitars and screaming vocals. This stop is the fourth date on their North American tour. Proving Hoosiers love their AC/DC, the show quickly sold out.

2. Grampall Jookabox CD release show w/ Deer Tick

9 p.m., Oct. 30, $6, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect. St., (317) 955-0995.

Frequent Top 10 list visitor Grampall Jookabox is the name of the music project started by Dave "Moose" Adamson. Over the course of three records, Adamson has created a body of work that draws from diverse influences, ranging from primitive blues and folk music to dense and highly produced pop and hip-hop. He celebrates the release of his latest work, "Ropechain," with Brooklyn-based indie rockers Deer Tick sharing the bill.

3. Punk Rock Night Rip-Off feat. tributes to Queen, Circle Jerks, Descendants,