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Soap

Described as dance-infused rock, Soap incorporates jazz, blues and funk to progressive, psychedelic and electronic genres to deliver “fresh” music (get it?). Soap became popular in the Twin Cities music scene after moving from just south of Chicago to the Minneapolis area, and becoming the resident band of The Cabooze, a well-known Minneapolis venue. Successful on the festival circuit, the band has been a featured act at several locations including the Wakarusa Festival. Soap is touring to support recently released third album, “Piece by Piece.”
Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Jackpot Saloon (943 Massachusetts St.), 9 p.m. $3.

The Pedaljets

Originating in Lawrence in 1984, the Pedaljets will be performing music from their latest album, “What’s in Between,” at the Bottleneck. From the start, the Pedaljets toured the country as an opening act for Hüsker Dü, Flaming Lips, The Replacements, Meat Puppets and other 1980s alternative/punk bands. Known as an “almost famous” band, the band broke up at the height of their popularity in 1990, when they were on MTV and packing clubs nationwide. They reunited 17 years later (not all of the same band members) for the sake of rock-and-roll redemption, naturally, and the rest can be explained by listening to their new album.
Friday, Nov. 15, at The Bottleneck (737 New Hampshire St.), 9 p.m. $10.

Made Men [KANSAS CITY PICK]

Hot 103.3 presents a night of hip-hop: “Made Men — The Tour” featuring 2 Chainz alongside Juicy J and special performances by Tyga, Rocko, Tech N9ne and Kidd Kidd.

Things we know about 2 Chainz: 1) all he wants for his birthday is a lady with a particularly large heiny; 2) he’s different, yes, he is different; 3) he likes to make his presence known by loudly yelling out his name in every song that he is featured on (sort of like an annoying party guest who won’t stop interrupting your conversations).

Things we know about Juicy J: 1) he got his start with Three 6 Mafia; 2) he spells bands with a “z” and they make her dance; 3) almost all of his song titles seem too inappropriate for me to list here.
Friday, Nov. 15, at the Sprint Center (1407 Grand Blvd.) 6:45 p.m. $22-$122.

Truckstop Honeymoon

This band is well-known for their relocation story: Truckstop Honeymoon was on tour in 2005 when the flood waters hit their New Orleans home in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, keeping them on the road until they finally settled in Lawrence. Mike West on the banjo and Kate Euliss on the doghouse bass pound out gritty bluegrass rock, with quite a bit of soul influence, to make high-octane songs about interstates, pinball arcades and true love.
Saturday, Nov. 16, at The Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St.), 9 p.m. $7.

Less Than Jake

For all you ska-punk fans (so many of you), Less Than Jake will be performing from their latest album, “See the Light,” at the Granada, combining ultra-sensitive lyrics, upright bass, grungy guitar and drums to create a jammy reggae kind of rhythm. This is the Florida band’s first full-length album in five years, their entire career spanning over two decades (started in 1992). The supporting bands, Anti-Flag, Masked Intruder and Get Dead will all provide their own brands of punk, so if that’s what you’re into, this is the show for you.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Granada (1020 Massachusetts St.), 6:30 p.m. $20 in advance.

Sleepy Sun

San Francisco psych-rockers Sleepy Sun’s latest self-titled 7-inch displays a darker side of the psychedelic spectrum. The band premiered the music video for song “11:32” off the 7-inch that goes through the reckless night of a party girl who takes the festivities to a dangerous and self-destructive level. With heavy, melodic psych-rock sounds, the new record has already gained attention from SPIN and Stereogum, and they plan on releasing a new LP early next year. They are currently on tour with City and Colour, and have toured for the Arctic Monkeys and the Black Angels.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Replay Lounge (946 Massachusetts St.), 7 p.m. $3.

If you don’t quite believe the dark and creepy factor I alluded to in that video, check it out for yourself below.