1. TV On The Radio w/ The Dirtbombs

8 p.m., Oct. 19, $22, The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., (317) 259-7029.

TV On The Radio made their reputation as a progressive indie rock act that was unafraid to reach into the avant garde. Their latest album, "Dear Science," finds the quintet embracing new wave and dance sounds as they inch closer to a more pop sound. Rolling Stone magazine called the album "a brilliant balancing act between pop aspiration and music-geek aesthetics." Detroit soul-rock warriors The Dirtbombs open.

2. Margot & the Nuclear So & So's w/ David Vandervelde and Judgement Day

7 p.m., Oct. 17, $17, Murat Arabian Room, 502 N. New Jersey St., (317) 615-1500.

Indy's best-known export to the indie rock world, Margot & the Nuclear So & So's, pulled off a rare feat for their debut on major label Epic Records. Following a disagreement between label and band over which version of the album to release, the two sides compromised. Epic agreed to release both their version, titled "Not Animal," and the group's version, the vinyl-only "Animal." The hometown heroes also perform in Bloomington on Saturday.

3. Method Man & Redman

9 p.m., Oct. 21, $25, The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, (812) 336-3984.

Even though Method Man & Redman have only recorded two albums together, the duo remains linked due to their musical and acting collaborations. Their credits together include the film "How High" and the sitcom "Method & Red." There are rumors of not only a sequel to their film in the works, but a follow up to their 1999 debut "blackout" coming soon as well.

4. Indy All-Star Jam feat. Cynthia Layne, Melvin Rhyne, Rob Dixon and Bill Lancton

8 & 10:30 p.m., Oct. 17, $5, Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., (317) 253-4900.

The image of jazz being performed in a dark, smoky club goes hand in hand with the legacy of the music. Take Note is trying to erase the smoke out of the picture. The group advocates a smoke-free workplace for the musicians, DJs, and other entertainers who share their talents in bars and nightclubs. They sponsor this all-star jam session featuring many of Indy's best-known local jazz talents.

5. Bottoms Up Burlesque

10 p.m., Oct. 18, Melody Inn, $7, 3826 N Illinois St., (317) 923-4707.

The weekly Punk Rock Night showcase at the Melody Inn turns the stage over to the ladies of Bottoms Up Burlesque for their annual appearance. The troupe recreates the sexy and fun spirit of burlesque while giving all proceeds from their work to www.pinkribbonconnection.org, a group dedicated to fighting breast cancer. State and Latex Novelties will be on hand to provide the rock for the night.

6. Melissa Ferrick w/ Coyote Grace

9 p.m., Oct. 17, $15, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect. St., (317) 955-0995.

Melissa Ferrick is taking a different approach to the release of her latest record, "Goodbye Youth." The artist is only making the album available at her shows and via digital download. CDs will begin to arrive in record stores in 2009. Those who grab a copy of the disc will find it to be one of Ferrick's most stripped-down efforts to date. Like her live performance, most of the tracks feature only Ferrick and her guitar.

7. Matisyahu w/ Flobots & Mudkids

7:30 p.m., Oct. 22, $25, Murat Egyptian Room, 502 N. New Jersey St., (317) 615-1500.

Matisyahu burst on to the music scene in 2005 with a background that was unique to hip-hop. The artist was a practicing Hasidic Jew who filled his reggae and rock inspired music with Jewish themes. So far Matisyahu has had no problem appealing to hip-hop, jam band, and fans of other styles of music. His latest release, an EP titled "Shattered," arrives the day before this show while his third full-length album is due in 2009.

8. Old Crow Medicine Show

9 p.m., Oct. 16, $20, The Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, (812) 336-3984.

In the world of bluegrass music, being called old-fashioned can be a compliment. Old Crow Medicine Show launched their music career by mimicking the sounds of pre-World War II string and bluegrass bands. The six-man band sticks to acoustic instruments and multi-part harmonies to offer a modern take on old-time music. They're currently touring in support of their latest album, 2008's "Tennessee Pusher."

9. Teenage Bottlerocket w/ Johnie 3, The Cocaine Wolves, Up! Scumbag, The Future Lovers

8 p.m., Oct. 17, $7, Local's Only, 2449 E. 56th St., (317) 255-4013.

If you like your punk rock short and sweet and filled with sing-along hooks, you should not miss Teenage Bottlerocket. The group draws their inspiration from pop punk acts like The Lillingtons and Screeching Weasel. Their latest album, "Warning Device," features only one song clocking in at over two minutes, thirty seconds. Johnie 3, The Cocaine Wolves, Up! Scumbag, and Future Lovers share opening duties on a lineup designed to rock into the wee hours.

10. Cross Canadian Ragweed w/ The Elms

8 p.m., Oct. 16, $20, The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., (317) 259-7029.

Modern country music draws as much inspiration from arena rock as it does the sounds of Hank Williams. Cross Canadian Ragweed has mastered this blend, delivering big guitars for the rock fans mixed in with some twang for the country lovers. The group is nine albums into their career as they tour in support of 2007's "Mission California." The Elms, a rapidly rising Hoosier act known for their own rock & twang sound, opens.