Maybe it's the lull before the storm, but there aren't a lot of shows going on this weekend.

Tonight's highlight is undoubtedly Boston's Bang Camaro, a neu-pseudo hair metal band emulating a style made famous by KISS, Quiet Riot, Stryper, you get the deal, the usual bunch of '80s stomp rockers. I'm reminded of Rye Coalition, though Rye did it first and did it better. It's when BC gets away from the hair-metal clichés that things at least become interesting, but those are rare moments. Tonight at Slowdown Jr., $12, 9 p.m.

Tomorrow night's top show is Box Elders and Bent Scepters at O'Leaver's. $5, 9:30 p.m. Also, Saturday night, Satchel Grande is playing way out west, at Bar Fly. $5, 9 p.m.

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