Local H/In the Whale/Dodies/Who Hit Me

Local H frontman Scott Lucas grew up in Zion, Illinois — a place that isn't exactly teeming with rock bands — and looked to acts like R.E.M. for inspiration. After all, those guys had come out of another small American town (Athens, Georgia) and ascended to international fame after being embraced by college radio. Ironically enough, Local H, a duo that plays heavy, grungy rock that straddles the line between metal and indie rock, is still going strong while R.E.M. has called it quits. The group regularly passes through the Grog Shop so expect it to be in good form for tonight's gig. (Niesel)