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The Weekend Guide

Going to the WOSF this weekend? We salute you. And, of course, the bands that will rock the hardest.

GO
Wall of Sound Festival

What: Eighty-eight indie bands perform on three stages over two days during one gigantic creative free-for-all.
Why: Music by the excellent numbers.
When: Sat. & Sun. Doors open at 11 a.m.
Where: The Ridglea Theater, 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth (817-138-9500). Tickets at frontgatetickets.com.

HEAR
Midlake

What: The next-big-thing band from Denton.
Why: Make a splash.
When: Sat., 9 p.m.
Where: Main stage.

Tree Wave
What: Paul Slocum’s art-tech band makes its music using ’70s and ’80s computer and video games.
Why: Let’s get digital.
When: Sat., 11 p.m.
Where: Upstairs stage.

The New Year
What: The Kadane brothers show you why they’re two of the most influential musicians to come out of Dallas in the ’90s.
Why: Show some resolution.
When: Sat., 11:30 p.m.
Where: Main stage.

Okkervil River
What: Folksy and eccentric Austin band sings it in their own alt-country style.
Why: Go with the flow.
When: Sun., 12:30 a.m.
Where: Main stage.

EAT
Ol’ South Pancake House

What: Head to the local fave for late-night and early-morning flapjacks.
Why: You won’t flip for the onsite food.
When: 24/7.
Where: 1507 S. University Dr. (817-336-0311).