Mang helps The Makers rock B-Side

When rock star gods The Makers return to Spokane on Saturday night, it is sure to be packed at The B-Side, 230 W. Riverside Ave. What is there to say that hasn’t already been said about The Makers? You know the story of how the former Spokane band did what every Spokane band dreams of doing: moving to Seattle, blowing up, and signing with the famous Sub Pop records. You know they give one hell of a rockin’ show, complete with audacious rock-star posturing that’s obnoxious to the point of endearing and, in fact, essential.

So, since you know The Makers M.O., let’s focus some attention on one of the band’s who will carry the burden of getting you sticky with sweat before The Makers take the stage – openers local female-fronted rock outfit Mang.

Missy Mang describes her band’s sound as hard-rock candy, combining influences of metal, punk and pop.

Formed in 2001, Mang has a steady following in town and often opens for the top regional acts, if not headlining with the cream of the crop locally.

While there is no doubt that The Makers are going to set The B-Side on fire, many sizzling Saturday nights are set off by the heat of the opening act, or doused by the lack there of. That’s what bands like Mang are for.

Check out locals Mang, Horrible Disaster (see Spin Cycle on page 6 for more on Horrible D.) and The Makers on Saturday at 10 p.m. at The B-Side. The cover is $7.

Saturday night is a double-header for Mang, as they also headline an all-ages show at 7:30 p.m. at The Detour, 175 S. Monroe, with For Years Blue, Intermission, and United Effect. The cover is $5.

Carey on

Atlanta-by-way-of-New-York singer/songwriter Edie Carey’s latest studio set, “When I Was Made,” is budding with maturity, honest songwriting, and simple, organic production.

It’s those kinds of qualities that have made Carey a favorite when she comes to town, as she is often compared to Kim Tuvim and Ellis.

Carey has years of performance experience, highlighted by a trip to Italy that found her setting up on a street corner and playing every Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Sarah McLachlan and Rickie Lee Jones song she knew, plus some original tunes that later landed on her debut album.

Since then, she has collected tons of praise for her music from critics and fans alike.

Catch Carey on Tuesday at 7 p.m at The Shop, 924 S. Perry. The cover is $6.

Zeked out

Seattle-celebrated speed-punk trio, Zeke draws on influences from Judas Priest, Motorhead and Iron Maiden for its brand of hardcore punk nihilism.

The crew is getting major props for its new album, “Til the Livin’ End,” released in April on Relapse Records.

Find out why when Zeke comes to The B-Side on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. with local punk pounders The Creeps and Seattle’s Chinatown. There is a $6 cover.

Club hoppin’

The Gorilla Rabbit family is multiplying. Check out the next rabbit in the litter, Guerilla Rabbit, who brings electronica into the mix with Belt of Vapor and the other Gorilla Rabbit on Friday at 10 p.m. at The B-Side. There is a $5 cover.

Local folk-soul-funk group Vaudeville hits Saturday at The Spike Coffee House, 122 S. Monroe. Cover to be announced.

Take in dinner and music when Sam Wollenhaupt plays solo marimba on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at UpStage Supper Club, 1017 W. First. The Danny McCollim Trio takes over at 9 p.m.

Bill Wiley appears tonight at 8 at Far West. No cover.