Eight Gigs: X

Founding members Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom and DJ Bonebrake will celebrate 40 years as one of the most influential punk rock bands out of Los Angeles on its upcoming anniversary tour. Albums like Los Angeles and Under the Big Black Sun gave fans a sonically diverse mix of songs like “Nausea” and “Dancing With Tears in My Eyes” that, too, dance along the lines of myriad genres from punk to folk to blues without ever losing sight of their foundation. With many longtime bands losing members to death or creative differences, X is an exception that remains intact. 1417 R Street, www.xtheband.com.