Well, actually, while bringing in accurate aerial drawings of various regions wouldn’t be expressly recommended against, it may be particularly out of place (and rather off-color, as that last joke turned out to be). Either way, Maps and Atlases is playing tonight. and they’re pretty rockin’. A slick combination of varied rhythms, moving guitar lines and flawless vocal melodies and harmonies all add up to characterize a band that sounds like they’re having a lot of fun. These boys are coming in all the way from Chicago, which isn’t a terrible drive, but it’s still a bit further than Portage. They could use some Kalamazoo love (but couldn’t everyone?).

Supporting Maps and Atlases tonight is the Grand Rapids-based outfit Victor! Fix the Sun. Super-precise math-rock guitars cushioning a vocal line specifically tooled to cut right to the core of you. These guys are most excellent players, and a treat to watch while they rip it the hell up. Check ’em out if you don’t believe me.

And of course, rounding out tonight’s bill is the local veterans The Reptilian. I don’t know if much more needs to be said, other than they’re pretty terrifying. If you’ve never seen these guys live, now is one of your last chances before they strap up the van and hit the ol’ dusty trail for a month, so make sure you fit it in to your schedule. It’s gonna be a good time. 9pm at the Strutt. Don’t be late.