Music in the Midlands: Hot Lava Monster, Debbie & the Skanks

Hot Lava Monster

Hot Lava Monster will headline the Blue Lady Lounge 12th Anniversary Show at Art Bar.

Named for the adjoining room off the main bar, the Blue Lady Lounge has long been a dedicated performance space at Art Bar.

Hot Lava Monster, back together after a four-year hiatus, will turn up the heat with rock music and a lineup that includes new drummer Jon Hawkins. The band will play at 10:30 p.m., followed by The Berries.

Fidelio and Capital City Playboys will open.

8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Art Bar, 1211 Park St. $7. Complimentary champagne while supplies last. www.artbarsc.com

OTHER MUSIC AROUND THE MIDLANDS

Nathan Angelo: His songs are reminiscent of classic soul, Motown and R&B.

Thursday, July 21 at Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St. Free. www.tinroofcolumbia.com

Invoking the Abstract: The local tech metal group headlines a night of mostly instrumental acts. Joined by Columbia band Trees on Mars, Florida math rockers Velocirapture and Carpadium, as well as Charleston jazz/rock fusion band Spirant.

8 p.m. Friday, July 22 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6 over age 21, $8 under. www.newbrooklandtavern.com

Debbie & the Skanks: Columbia’s dirty garage rock band will perform with fellow local acts Dear Blanca, King Vulture, and Greenville post-punk band Gláss.

8 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at Bluetile Skateshop, 621 Harden St. $5. bluetilesc.com