Rising sun rockers Boris will bring the house down this Friday at the Spanish Moon. This genre-defying trio are almost unknown in their native Japan, but a spate of international attention in recent years have made them indie darlings on this side of the Pacific, highly-praised by notoriously fickle hit-seekers like Pitchfork, SPIN and Blender. Wielding double-necked axes and a heavy sound that ranges from melodic, psychedelic rock to noise-laden sludge metal, you'll never see another act like them. Supporting act, Chicagoan post-metal trio Russian Circles, will bring some structure to the night. Tickets are $15. 9 p.m. Visit thespanishmoon.com for more information. (Image courtesy Spanish Moon)

Brace yourself for a night of buxom babes, curious carnies and rip-roaring rock 'n' roll as the Coney Island Cockabilly Roadshow rolls through town this Friday night. Thrill at death-defying acts by the Squidling Bros. Circus as they perform classic sideshow stunts like sword-swallowing and "The Human Blockhead," rock out to down-n-dirty "psychobilly" performers Jason and the Punknecks, Guitar Bomb, Viva Le Vox, Hickry Hawkins and the Holy Roller Sideshow, and whoop it up for dazzling and unique burlesque performances. All this and more at the Varsity Theatre, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit varsitytheatre.com for tickets.

The final Sounds of Summer concert happens this Friday in Galvez Plaza, wrapping it up with zydeco roots band Lil' Malcolm and the House Rockers. Inspired by legends like Rockin' Dopsie and Buckwheat Zydeco, these boys put forth a heart-pumping, foot-stomping selection of danceworthy favorites. You'll be moving and grooving and beating the heat in the best way possible. 5 to 8 p.m. No coolers or pets allowed. Visit artsbr.org for more information.

Cool off this week with Blue Bayou/Dixie Landin's series of fun outdoor summer concerts. The series continues this Saturday as baby-faced American Idol season 8 winner Kris Allen prepares to rock the stage with his soulful-sweet vocals. The concerts are free with regular park admission, but you can purchase reserved seating for an additional fee. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs, then kick back and enjoy the music. Visit bluebayou.com for more info.