Paging Raymond reunites to play Radio Radio March 29. (Submitted photo)

Canadian indie rockers Stars will play the Vogue March 27. (Submitted photo)

Veteran local doom rockers Devil To Pay share the stage with the Cocaine Wolves, State and Lo-Pan at the Melody Inn March 29. (Submitted photo)

Instrumental rockers Virgil will celebrate the release of their new CD, "Juggernaut," with a show at Sam's Saloon March 28.

Shelby Lynne will perform at the paramount Theatre in Anderson, Ind., April 2. (Submitted photo)

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1. Stars w/ Martin Royle

8 p.m. March 27, The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20, (317) 259-7029.

Canada has exported some of the most acclaimed indie bands in the music world in recent years. Count Montreal-based Stars on that list. The group is labelmates with other heralded Canadian acts like Broken Social Scene and Feist. Like those bands, Stars creates ambitious pop music that ranges from orchestrated performances to straight-ahead rockers. Washington, D.C.-based indie singer/songwriter Martin Royle opens the show.

2. Paging Raymond w/ Jer Gregg

9 p.m. March 29, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $5, (317) 955-0995.

It wasn't long ago that Paging Raymond was one of the favorite local acts haunting Indy's nightclubs and venues. The group of high school friends from Griffith relocated to Indianapolis and brought with them a country-influenced rock sound that inspired comparisons to such groups as the Old 97's and the Jayhawks. On hiatus since 2004, the group is getting back together for a reunion gig this week. Jer Gregg opens the show.

3. Devil To Pay, Lo-Pan, The Cocaine Wolves, State

10:30 p.m. March 29, Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., $7, (317) 923-4707.

Punk Rock Night loads up on local acts for this week's edition. Indy doom metal act Devil To Pay uses the occasion to introduce its new guitarist. The Cocaine Wolves claim influence from bands ranging from Thin Lizzy to Judas Priest to Def Leppard. State is a past winner of the Punk Rock Night award for best band. And Lo-Pan makes the trip from Columbus, Ohio, to keep the night from being completely dominated by Hoosier acts.

4. Virgil CD release party w/ Llange and Bulletwolf

9 p.m. March 28, Sam's Saloon, 1640 Prospect St., $6, (317) 685-9305.

After taking a lengthy hiatus from their first trip through Indy's music scene, Virgil reappeared last year and has been keeping up a busy schedule ever since. The group specializes in instrumental rock, with a flair for the progressive and even touches of jazz. They're using this show to celebrate the release of their new CD, "Juggernaut." Down-tempo/psychedelic rockers Llange and take-no-prisoners hard rockers Bulletwolf share the bill.

5. Today is the Day, Lair of the Minotaur, Mouth of the Architect

8 p.m. March 31, Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., $12, (317) 923-4707.

Expect the Melody Inn to be packed for this visit by Today is the Day. The Nashville-based experimental-metal act has thrived as part of the metal underground for more than 15 years. Along the way, it has opened for big-name rock acts such as Motörhead, Slayer, Monster Magnet, and Queens of the Stone Age. Nowadays, the band is releasing records on its own label, Supernova Records. Lair of the Minotaur and Mouth of the Architect split opening duties.

6. Shelby Lynne

7:30 p.m. April 2, Paramount Theatre, 1124 Meridian St., Anderson, $30-$50, (765) 642-1234.

Shelby Lynne has taken a unique path throughout her music career. Her first success came as a country singer. She got away from that style in 1999 with the release of her breakthrough solo record "I Am Shelby Lynne," one that redefined her as a soulful traditional pop singer in the mold of Dusty Springfield. Lynne's latest album, "Just a Little Lovin'," is actually a tribute to Springfield that includes covers.

7. Hypnotized Tour

7:30 p.m. March 30, Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., $30-$66, (317) 239-5151.

Hip-hop artists have known for many years that collaborations are a proven way to create hit records. The Hypnotized Tour applies the same idea to performing live. This tour features seven Southern hip-hop stars and up-and-comers sharing the stage at Conseco Fieldhouse. The lineup includes Plies, Rick Ross (above), Dream, Pleasure P, Lil' Boosie, Money G and Snook. Expect a night of hits and new tracks due to drop in 2008.

8. Surf Rock Night

9 p.m. March 28, Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St., $6, (317) 923-4707.

This surf rock lineup at the Melody Inn can help shake those final remnants of seasonal depression and get you thinking about the warmer days ahead. Indy's own Madeira, Bloomington's Atomic Bombay, and Chicago's Cocktail Preachers team up to deliver the twangy guitars and rumbling beats that put you in a surfing mood.

9. Hip-Hop Meets Punk Rock showcase

6 p.m. March 29, Emerson Theater, 4634 E. 10th St., $7, (317) 357-0239.

While hip-hop and punk rock sounds don't seem to match up well, the independent and do-it-yourself spirits of hip-hop and punk rock artists mesh together very nicely. This show, featuring punk rockers and rappers, celebrates that spirit. The punk-rock side is represented by The Peggy Sues and People vs. Radio. Hip-hop acts Deific, Grey Granite, Son of Thought and Twilight Sentinels deliver the beats and rhymes.

10. Robin Trower

8 p.m. April 2, Music Mill, 3720 E. 82nd St., $30, (317) 841-1850.

Robin Trower's first break in music came as a member of Procol Harum. He stayed with that band until 1972, when he began his solo career. His greatest success as a solo artist came when he had a run of four straight gold records from 1974 to 1977. Trower, whose guitar style often has been compared to Jimi Hendrix's, has released 17 studio albums and a number of live and greatest-hits records.