D.X. Ferris, Author at Cleveland Scene

The Black Keys

Magic Potion (Nonesuch)

Worship the Witch EP (MySpace.com/skeletonwitch)

How to Start a Riot (split) (www.deadevenmusic.com)

Bone Thugs ready new albums.

Friday, September 1, through Sunday, September 3, at Peabody’s.

8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, $10. Wilbert’s, 812 Huron Road E., 216-902-4663.

Thursday, August 31, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $25/$30. Hilarities Theater at Pickwick & Frolic, 2035 E. 4th St., 216-736-4242.

Old faves and new tastes highlight more diverse Family Values.

With Forgive Durden, Mikoto, Envy on the Coast, and the Outline. Saturday, August 26, at the Grog Shop.

With Coffinberry and Tinko. 9 p.m. Saturday, August 26, $5 (21 and over). Pat’s in the Flats. W. 3rd St. and Literary Rd., Tremont, 216-621-8044.

9 p.m. Saturday, August 26, $10 (21 and over). Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, 216-795-0550.

The Promise Hero (MySpace.com/thepromisehero)