Eight Gigs: The Bananas

Locals the Bananas have been a band for over two decades, and still when they play a show, it’s kind of big deal. Since it started, the band’s released four killer lo-fi garage-punk albums and a handful of EPs. The Bananas keep their songs short and sweet, and always sound as though they could not possibly be having any more fun than they are in that moment. The trio’s infrequent live shows are special because they consistently channel that unbridled, unhinged energy that oozes out of the tunes. It’s as raw and natural as punk rock should be. 4370 24th Street, www.nokilli.com/bananas/band.html.