Known for booking bands before anyone had heard of them, Playhouse continues to take risks on everything from singer/songwriters and country music to edgy hard rock groups. DJ Wax (Evil Boys From Hell) is the force the psychobilly Fridays and rock ’n’ roll Saturdays. The idea is that bands don’t have to pay to play and get to take what’s made at the door.

The awesome roundup of talent is filled with new wave, garage, punk and post-punk. And if the box isn't pumpin', DJ Wax himself takes over with his own brand of Rock 'n' Roll. With all shows costing an equal opportunity $5, it’s low risk-high gain. And if the band falls short of expectations, there’s always the cheap drinks. - R.B.