Jane's a-DJ

Perry Farrell is easily one of rock's biggest front men. The visionary vocalist not only spearheaded two of modern rock's most influential bands -- Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros -- but also organized and founded the Lollapalooza festival. Farrell has been a sort of Midas of music; everything he's touched has almost instantly turned to gold. Since the late '90s, Farrell has been taking spins at the turntables, going by DJ Peretz, his Hebrew name. So far, he's had no problem landing gigs. Perhaps it's his name recognition, or maybe it's his style. "He has an eclectic, unique perspective on music," says promoter Sean Carnahan. "Anything he does is creative -- from the way he dresses to the music he chooses."

Farrell will always be a household name. And by the looks of how great things are going for DJ Peretz, he's yet again spinning gold. "I don't give them what I know they want necessarily," he has said, "though I think I know how to give them something they'll want." We have no idea what DJ Peretz will play Friday night at M Bar, but here's hoping it's something addictive. Bobby Lane and DJ Hilbert spin when the doors open at 9 p.m. Friday, May 20. 404 Main. For tickets, call 713-222-1022 or visit www.77002.com. $10. -- Travis Ritter

Kants Say Good-bye

WED 5/25

Saying farewell ain't easy. Both newcomers and fans of Houston post-punkers the Kants will have plenty to cry about at the Proletariat this week at the group's final show. Formed in 2002, the Kants stormed the Houston indie scene with their dark, melodic, fluid and distorted rock songs. Since then, the threesome has released several records and toured the country with some of indie rock's finest. This show will shred your ears and have you shedding tears. Don't forget the tissue. 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. 903 Richmond. For information, call 713-523-1199 or visit www.theproletariathouston.com. $5. -- Travis Ritter

For Those About to Rock

THU 5/19

Who's got the biggest balls of them all? Who's the biggest local '80s metalhead? The answer might be six-foot-four, 225-pound Jeff Charnquist, vocalist for Houston AC/DC cover band Powerload. See, from 1974 until 1980, AC/DC was marked by the shredded-throat vocals of Bon Scott, who dutifully drank himself to death only to be replaced by Brian Johnson and his higher-pitched belting. The impressive thing about Charnquist, aside from his sheer mass, is his skill in aping bothvocal styles, making Powerload the most comprehensive trip available down the highway to hell. Prepare to be shaken all night long at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Meridian, 1503 Chartres, 713-225-1717, www.meridianhouston.com. $7. -- Scott Faingold

Roll Up

SUN 5/22

Know why that old slogan "skateboarding is not a crime" is still around? Consider the scene: Downtown deck riders get shouted down by the law, and skateparks like DEX and Vans are long gone. Now, a group called Public Use Skateparks for Houston and the Houston Parks Board are looking to build a free-admission public skatepark. But the Central Houston Skatepark Project needs some coin. Stop by the Engine Room this weekend, drop a Hamilton and check out the Southern Backtones, the Luxurious Panthers and A Royal Tragedy. You could win a Tony Hawk-autographed board. And hopefully you'll help bring those badass checkerboard shoes back in style. 8 p.m. Sunday, May 22. 1515 Pease. For tickets and information, call 713-654-7846 or visit www.engineroomhouston.net. $10. -- Steven Devadanam