1. Drive By Truckers & the Hold Steady

9 p.m. Nov. 13, $25, 13, the Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, (812) 336-3984

Nov. 13 at Bluebird. Drive-By Truckers and the Hold Steady have garnered critical attention for turning classic rock influences into exciting modern sounds. The chance to see both bands together is worthy of the road trip to Bloomington. Whether you're more of a fan of Drive-By Truckers' Lynyrd Skynyrd-influenced southern rock or the Hold Steady's Springsteen-inspired epics, this show promises to be one of the month's best.

2. Shiny Toy Guns

8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, $18, Music Mill, 3720 E. 82nd St., (317) 841-1850

Nov. 17 at Music Mill. Shiny Toy Guns made a national name about the same time fellow electro/dance pop bands Franz Ferdinand and The Killers were winning attention. The Los Angeles-based quartet released its second full-length album in September. The new record presented a darker sound that earned the group comparison to bands like Evanescence and Linkin Park. The record also featured a new singer, Sisely Treasure.

3. Punk Rock Night presents Greg Brenner's birthday

10:30 p.m. Nov. 15, $7, Melody Inn, 3826 N Illinois St., (317) 923-4707

Nov. 15 at Melody Inn. The weekly showcase celebrates the birthday of Punk Rock Night founder Greg Brenner, who will be on hand as master of ceremonies. Punk rockers Kan-tis, Mobile Deathcamp, Riverbottom Nightmare Band and the Vibrolas will be on hand to celebrate.

4. Devil To Pay, Lines of Nazca, Stealing Volume

8 p.m. Nov. 16, free, Birdy's, Bar & Grill, 2131 E. 71st St., (317) 254-8971

Nov. 16 at Birdy's. Ever wanted to be one of those people you see in the crowd in a live music video? Your chance comes Sunday, with hard rockers Devil to Pay and alt-rockers Lines of Nazca shooting videos during the show. They're joined by Stealing Volume, a rock group featuring veterans of many other Indy bands. And there's no cover.

5. Loretta Lynn

8 p.m. Nov. 15 and 3 p.m. Nov. 16, $39, Little Nashville Opry, Nashville, Ind., www.littlenashvilleopry.com

Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 at Little Nashville Opry. Whether you call her a superstar, legend or icon, it's tough to properly summarize Lynn's status in one word. The 74-year-old singer gathered a following of younger fans in 2004 with her album, the Jack White-produced "Van Lear Rose." Her 1966 protest song "Dear Uncle Sam" has recently reappeared in her set as a response to the Iraq war.

6. Tom Morello: the Nightwatchman w/ Boots Riley

8 p.m. $20, Nov. 13, The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave., (317) 259-7029

Nov. 13 at The Vogue. As a member of Rage Against the Machine, Tom Morello provided the guitar firepower to fuel the politically charged hard-rock group. In the guise of his alter-ego the Nightwatchman, Morello still sticks to politics, however he trades in his big amps for an acoustic guitar. His latest album, "The Fabled City," also featured appearances by Shooter Jennings and Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction.

7. Bulletwolf CD release show w/ Apostle of Solitude, Wrecked, Tunguska

10 p.m. Nov. 14, $5, Melody Inn, 3826 N Illinois St., (317) 923-4707

Nov. 14 at Melody Inn. A bumper crop of local releases has been keeping local clubs hopping with CD release shows throughout the fall. The latest is "Double Shots of Rock and Roll"from Bulletwolf, a Black Sabbath/Deep Purple-influenced metal band.

8. Independent Band Collective showcase

9 p.m. Nov. 15, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect. St. (317) 955-0995

Nov. 15 at Radio Radio. The Independent Band Collective is a group of like-minded Indy bands who get together to support each other's artistic endeavors. This week a few of the group's members are showing off the fruits of their musical labors. Dorsey, Amo Joy, John Kill of Everthus the Deadbeats, and Stereofidelics will be on stage; expect to see other collective members in the audience.

9. Racebannon, Young Widows, Suicide Note

9 p.m. Nov. 14, $7, Zanies Too, 5914 E. 10th St., (317) 357-6022

Nov. 14 at Zanies Too. Racebannon is one of those Hoosier-bred bands that might be better known outside Indiana's borders. The Bloomington-based group has won acclaim in the world of underground rock for its experimental and avant-garde hardcore metal music. Racebannon heads overseasafter this show for eight shows around Great Britain.

10. DJ sets feat. the Rapture & VHS or Beta

9 p.m. Nov. 18, free, the Vogue, 6259 N College Ave., (317) 259-7029

Nov. 18 at the Vogue. Once upon a time, the divide between live bands and DJs in rave/dance culture was rarely crossed. Now, with rock bands incorporating more electro/dance elements into their music, the notion that bands can also DJ is becoming the norm. Electro/dance pop bands the Rapture and VHS or Beta visit not to perform live, but to spin the tunes that influence and inspire them.