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The Carpenter Ants8 p.m. Friday, June 8, Rodi, 245 W. Garrison Blvd. Free. www.rodiworld.com This WV institution (at 25 years together) fuses rootsycountry, soul, gospel, funk, and rock. It brings that sound to its latest DonDixon-produced album “Uncles and Ants.” NPR listeners may be familiar withguitarist Michael Lipton from his role as house guitarist on “Mountain Stage.”
Dan Sartain8 p.m. Friday, June 8, Milestone, 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd.$10-$12. www.etix.comCalling his new album “Too Tough toLive” “a tribute to when punk was real,” the indie singer/troubadour speedsthrough 13 tracks of delightfully subversive garage punk in 20 minutes (withthe help of the Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin). With Temperance League andBaby Shaker.
Bad Veins9 p.m. Friday, June 8, Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. $8. www.etix.comOn its sophomore album, “This Mess WeMade,” the Ohio duo creates quirky, groovy indie-rock that’s downright sunnywith its big (prerecorded) orchestral arrangements and bleeping synthesizersmingling on the dancefloor.
Gov’t Mule/Dr. John7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, Time Warner Cable UptownAmphitheatre, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. $32-$45.35. www.livenation.comThe Asheville born (and sometimesAllman Brothers’) guitarist and his veteran blues rock trio headline, but it’sa opening set by the New Orleans legend - riding high on his recent DanAuerbach-produced rock crossover album “Locked Down,” that’s the rare treat.
Of Montreal/Chappo7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36^thSt. $15/$30 VIP. 704-358-9298.The former is an Athens art-rock outfit who continues topush musical boundaries on its latest mix of hooks and pop experimentation,while the latter is a funky Brooklyn buzz band thanks to an iPod Touchcommercial that took its song “Come Home” to millions.
Against Me!7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St.$13-$16. www.etix.comFrontman Tom Gabel became rock’s first openly transgenderartist in May. With songs like “Transgender Dysphoria Blues” on its set listand Gabel now living as Laura Jane Grace at the helm, the veteran Florida punkband - never one to shy away from addressing social concerns in its lyrics -begins a new chapter.
Cast Iron Filter7 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Visulite, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $15.704-358-9200This Davidson iron-grass outfit was not only a favoritelocally during its late `90s/early `00s run but toured nationally making a namefor itself in jam and roots music circles. After a  lengthy hiatus it returns for a string ofsummer reunion shows.
Wretched 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Tremont, 400 W. Tremont Ave.$8-$10. www.etix.com After a national Spring tour, the Charlotte metalcore outfitreturns home long enough to finally celebrate the release of its progressivenew album “Son of Perdition” (which was released in March) before heading tothe East and Midwest with King Conquer and on to Canada with 3 Inches of Blood.