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JabberJosh

A two-piece, Sam and Will Gunnerson make up the fuzz punk JabberJosh. They rocks a heavier sound than most two can produce alone, Sam on bass and powerful screaming vocals, and Will on drums. Self-described as “Power Slop,” they have a knack for crafting drum-and-bass compositions that are as musically versatile and complex as they are excruciatingly loud. They are known for their sweet, charming dispositions, keeping their sets just as comedic as they are hardcore rock. Their full-length album “Dos Hombres” shows a collection of offbeat song titles and funny lyrics, the music loaded with menacing bass and pounding drums. The balance is unconventional, but welcomed in this town. JabberJosh will be joined by Money Badger and CS Luxem.
Thursday, April 17, at the Replay, 946 Massachusetts St., 10 p.m., $3.

Farmer’s Ball semi-finals

Have a favorite local band? Well, if you head out to this event, you might be able to get that band a good chunk of change for future recording projects, touring or anything that will ultimately get them greater exposure. Eight semi-finalist are performing in this rounds and set-length and order aren’t determined until right before show starts so get there at the beginning and take in a full night of talented performers. Here’s the list of bands: Alien Jones, Narkalark, Oils, Paper Buffalo, Pink Royal, Psychic Heat, Slight Right and Westerners. Audience vote will determine which four bands will advance into next week’s final rounds. Who’s it going to be LFK? You decide.
Saturday, April 19, at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., 8 p.m., $3 w/ KU ID, $5.

Sidewalk Chalk

With a unique arrangement of members — an MC, female vocalist, a trio of keys, bass, drums, a horn section with trombone and trumpet, and a tap-dancer — Sidewalk Chalk revolutionizes traditional hip hop, soul, jazz, funk elements. Hailing from Chicago, the eight members of this diverse outfit create a captivating show fit for all audiences. The group has already shared stages with Questlove, De La Soul, Action Bronson, Jean Grae, Hiatus Kaiyote and other noteworthy musicians. Members of the band have have acted as musical directors for Brother Ali, toured with Jazzanova and played behind Buddy Guy and Talib Kweli. Laid back singing, ’90s-style unforced rapping, and soulful improvisation, what more can you ask for? Look out for cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe.” DJ Kimbarely Legal is opening, and she’s fire, too.
Sunday, April 20, at The Replay, 946 Massachusetts St., 6 p.m., $3.

Ghost

Ghost is a Swedish heavy metal band that formed in 2008, and were widely praised for the first and second albums; their second album released on a major label won the Grammis Award (Swedish music award) for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album. Their attire alone sets them apart from most bands, providing an eccentric on-stage presence. Five of the group’s six members wear hooded robes and the vocalist dons skull make-up and dresses as a Roman Catholic pope. The mystery continues as they keep their identities secret and their names have not been publicly disclosed. The vocalist goes by Papa Emeritus and the musicians are referred to only as Nameless Ghouls. How edgy. But it gets better! The five ghouls represent the five elements; fire, water, wind, earth and ether. They worship the devil, Satanic lyrics a common theme in their music, with admonitions about living a religious lifestyle.
Tuesday, April 22, at Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., 8 p.m., $18-21.

Schoolboy Q

Los Angeles born Quincey Matthew Hanley (known by his stage name Schoolboy Q) spent a few years mixing socially conscious tracks with smoker anthems in mixtape releases until kickstarting a proper music career in 2011. His recently released third album “Oxymoron” has gained the hip hop artist much attention, “Collard Greens” with label-mate Kendrick Lamar amping his popularity and getting plenty of radio play. A collection of multi-faceted sounds and team of guest producers and vocalists, the album’s title track “Perscription/Oxymoron” is in its first half a confession touching on Q’s past prescription pill addiction, his baby daughter’s voice making the track heartbreaking as she begs him to “wake up” from a drug-induced coma. Schoolboy Q is also a member of hip hop group Black Hippy, along with fellow West Coast rappers Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar
Wednesday, April 23, at Liberty Hall, 644 Liberty Hall, 9 p.m., $25-28.