Don Cento, one of the musical geniuses behind Shibolith, has branched out on his own and started El Cento, a band that he describes as "Massively Spartan Rock and Roll." Not sure exactly what that means, but his music is reminiscent of '70s British pop-punk acts The Jam and Elvis Costello.

Junior Brown
Friday, October 29, at The Kessler Theater

Junior Brown will be sliding his way into town at The Kessler Theater, and with him he'll be bringing the Guit-Steel--an instrument that combines an electric guitar with a lap steel. He's known for being quite the songwriter and an even better guitar player, and The Kessler is the perfect venue in which to see him.

Ghostland Observatory
Saturday, October 30, at Palladium Ballroom

Austin's Ghostland Observatory is best known for their electro-dance rock--or as I like to call it "Wizard Wave." Even though they have some weird stage get-ups, their blend of soul and electric music is undeniably danceable.

Meltdown Festival
Saturday, October 30, at Dallas Convention Center Arena

This year's Meltdown Festival will feature 20 local and international DJs on three stages at the Dallas Convention Center Arena. Artists include Ferry Corsten, Sharam, Afrojack, and many others, including Dallas' own DJ Merritt. Seeing as it's in an arena, this will be the largest dance party Dallas has scene since the Electric Daisy Carnival at Fair Park back in June.

Ugly Mus-tard
Saturday, October 30, at Trees

Dallas-based industrial rock band Ugly Mus-tard have freshly reunited since breaking up in 1998. They have their own portrait on the wall at Curtain Club, so that's gotta be worth something, right?

Dwight Yoakam
Saturday, October 30, at Billy Bob's Texas

Dwight Yoakam played a real jerk in Sling Blade. I hope he's nicer in person.

Monster Mosh 2 with The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, Enter Shikari, others
Sunday, October 31, at Dr Pepper Arena

Monster Mosh kinda says it all.

Drake
Sunday, October 31, at Verizon Theatre

It'll be interesting what the hip-hop star will pull out for Halloween night. It'll be hard to pipe in tracks from all the artists whose records he's guest starred on--but he also might not need to. He's fresh off the release of his first debut full-length album, Thank Me Later. Also, a Sprite commercial.

That's it from us. We hope you have a happy Halloween. Post anything we missed in the comments section, and we'll see you back here on Monday.