FRIDAY

Maybe these two acts come from different eras and don't exactly mesh musically, but they're definitely kindred spirits in the art of provocative live performance. The Butthole Surfers, a beloved Texas alt-rock band fronted by Gibby Haynes, is touring again with its reunited '80s lineup. Peaches hails from Canada and can whip the hipsters into a frenzy with her oversexed, aggressive electro. You don't want to miss this show. With opening act MEN. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $33. granadatheater.com.

Dallas-raised soul singer N'Dambi just released an album on the legendary label Stax Records. Pink Elephant features her at her most empowered, especially on the kiss-off single "Can't Hardly Wait." Any lover of smooth R&B grooves and storytelling lyrics will enjoy her show. 9 p.m. (also Saturday at 9 p.m.) Clarence Muse Cafe Theater, Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St. $20. ticketmaster.com.

Back in their '80s heyday, the Pogues merged traditional Irish music with the spirit of punk rock, including tracks such as "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" and the boozy Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York." Should be interesting to see them after all these years. With Justin Townes Earle. 7 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $45-$65. ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY

Neon Indian shares a bill with White Denim. 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. Free; RSVP for tickets to Halloween@granadatheater.com. Read Hunter's interview with Alan Palomo here.

Ghostland Observatory brings its electro-dance-rock-funk to Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. 9 p.m. $30. ticketmaster.com.

They Might Be Giants perform a family show at noon. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $22 and $25. ticketmaster.com. Read our Q&A with John Flansburgh here.

Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, We the Kings, the Maine, A Rocket to the Moon, the Hit, the Friday Night Boys and VersaEmerge perform at 3 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $27.50. ticketmaster.com.

Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform with Black Joe Lewis. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $22.50-$50. ticketmaster.com.

This fun-loving Dallas pop band Giggle Party performs with Kirt Vile and Aquaholics. 8 p.m. The Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. Free for 21 and up; $10 otherwise. paradeofflesh.com.

On this bill, Shaolin Death Squad becomes Mr. Bungle, the Killhawks are AC/DC, the Spectacle plays Spinal Tap and the House Harkonnen tackle Nirvana. 10 p.m. The Boiler Room, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton. Cover TBA. 940-566-5483. theboilerroomdenton.com.

Psychobilly punk band Ghoultown performs with the Flametrick Subs, Shadow Richenstein and the Razor Blade Dolls. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.

SUNDAY

Hanson (yes, that Hanson) performs with Steel Train, Sherwood and Hellogoodbye. 6:30 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $27-$75. ticketmaster.com.

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