J and the Kudzu Conspiracy This Lincolnton-based alt-rock foursome is still emerging, doing a live show that mixes their original songs with covers you’ll know. From the little there is out there from them, there’s a lot to enjoy. Pulling from influences like the Smashing Pumpkins, Queen, Weezer and Metallica, they put a paramount of kicking out good music and having an even better time doing it. $5. Puckett’s Farm Equipment. www.puckettsfarm.com. (Mike McCray)

Daryl Hance Guitarist for JJ Grey & Mofro for the past dozen years, Hance is hitting the solo trail with his debut recording, Hallowed Ground. It’s a mix of blues, funk and rock & roll of the Southern variety. It’s basic stuff, but solidly written and played. Hance is most effective with a blues underpinning in his songs and while he can undoubtedly rock out, when he gets down to slow-burning blues is when he makes the mark. Philosopher’s Stone. philosophersstonetavern.com. (Samir Shukla)

NOTE: The Emily Lynch performance scheduled for tonight at The Evening Muse has been canceled.