FRIDAY

Local alt-country superstars Old 97's will make their debut at Fort Worth's premier concert hall, and they're bringing with them up-and-coming band Telegraph Canyon. The concert should revisit all the Old 97's albums, plus solo selections from Rhett Miller's recent self-titled release. 8 p.m. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets, Fort Worth. $25-$49. 817-212-4200. basshall.com.

Jayson Bales and the Charmers will debut music from their forthcoming Americana album Along the Fault Line. Joining them will be former Sorta frontman Trey Johnson, playing material from his new solo set Mount Pelée. 8 p.m. Poor David's Pub, 1313 S. Lamar St. Cover TBA. 214-565-1295. poordavidspub.com.

Veteran local act Slobberbone's reunion shows always bring in scads of die-hard fans. But the star of the Granada's fifth-anniversary event just might be Danny Balis, who is debuting a solo CD full of gorgeous, melancholy country tunes, including the Don Williams-worthy first single "Tethered." With Macon Greyson. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $12-$20. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.

Dallas hip-hop 'n' rock band Big Red Rooster will play a homecoming show to close out its We Hate We Love tour. Expect several new songs that will appear on the group's next record. With opening acts PDA, Jokersdeck, Ty City and Day Blues. 9:30 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $5. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.

Fans of ear-splitting rock might want to pull themselves away from the new Trees for a night to check out a show by Max Cady. They're back from the dead with some new members after a yearlong hiatus. 10:30 p.m. Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.

Def Leppard's melodic songs (see: "Photograph," "Pour Some Sugar on Me") helped form the sonic landscape of the '80s and '90s, while Poison blasted us with fun hair and showed us their tender side ("Every Rose Has Its Thorn"). And Cheap Trick? There's way more to them than simply "The Flame," you'll see. 7 p.m. Superpages.com Center, 1818 1st Ave. $29.50-$125. ticketmaster.com.

Check out the Late Night Block Party at the galleries and grounds of the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art and Nasher Sculpture Center. You'll find a variety of entertainment options to keep you busy till midnight: Bollywood dancers, outdoor performances, henna tattoo artists, karaoke contest, lectures and showings of The Princess Bride and Rear Window. Check DMA's Web site for a full schedule. 6 p.m. to midnight. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood. $10 at DMA; free at Crow and Nasher. 214-922-1200 or dm-art.org.

Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code, come as you are. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.

Back 2 School Bash at M Street Bar. Music provided by DJ ATG. Girls in naughty school girl outfits get in free. 10 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. accessdallas.com.

See Saturday and Sunday events, including Lil Wayne, Incubus and Sugar Ray, after the jump.