LIVELY ENTERTAINMENT: Friday's band at Chelsea's will be 'Bad' to the bone

Three Bad Jacks is a modern rockabilly group based in the Los Angeles area.

One of Los Angeles' hardest working bands -- and biggest club draws -- Three Bad Jacks has been pounding it out, non-stop, for well over a decade.

Averaging more than 250 shows a year and selling out clubs from Hollywood to New York City and having headlines numerous European festivals, the groups' dedication and rebel spirit have long since been honed to perfection. This rings true in every note that singer-guitarist Elvis Suissa, bassist Ruben Ibarra and drummer Adam Jones strike, each of whom display a mastery and understanding of the underground American big-beat heritage.

While use of the word "mature" may seem to contradict Three Bad Jacks' international reputation as rock 'n' roll wild men, their mix of the sensitive and savage is impressive, and their ability to navigate such a broad musical spectrum is even more so.

Three Bad Jacks' show at Chelsea's starts around 9:30 p.m. and admission will be $5.

Following is the schedule for the

weekend at local venues:

* Squid and Whale: Open Mic Musical Smackdown with Bloody Buddy, 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver Tavern (Highway 62): Karaoke with Big Dawg, Bike Night

* Jack's Place / ­Centerstage Live: DJ Goose, 8 p.m.

* Chaser's: Tacos & Tequila, all night

* New Delhi Cafe: Dime Trip, 6 p.m.

* Chelsea's: Three Bad Jacks (modern rockabilly), 9:30 p.m.

* Voulez-Vous Lounge: Bella Donna, 9 p.m.

* Squid and Whale: The Great Scotts (rock), 8 p.m.

* The Aud: Intrigue Theater

* Jack's Place / Centerstage Live:

* Berean Coffee House: David and Desiree, 7 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver Tavern (Highway 62): Willie Nelson Show, 7:30 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver Den (downtown): Eclectones, 7 p.m.

* Cathouse Lounge: Grazz Hopper

* New Delhi Cafe: Skillet Lickers, 6:30 p.m.

* Chaser's: SoCo (classic rock, Fayetteville), 9:30 p.m.

* Eureka Live!: Customer Appreciation Night & "Guinea Pig" Specials

* Jack's Place / Centerstage Live:

* The Aud: Intrigue Theater

* Cathouse Lounge: Grazz Hopper

* Squid & Whale: Don't Stop Please (experimental jazz/folk/rock), 9:30 p.m.

* Voulez-Vous Lounge: Bella Donna, 9 p.m.

* Chelsea's: Elisha Israel & Az-One (reggae, Kansas City), 9 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver (Highway 62): 5th Element, 7:30 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver Den (downtown): Jesse Dean, 7 p.m.

* Chaser's: Ride Shy (country-rock, Springfield), 9:30 p.m.

* New Delhi Cafe: Smith & Reed, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Skillet Lickers, 6:30 p.m.

* Eureka Live!: Live DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m.

* New Delhi Cafe: Gospel Sunday Brunch with Brick-Fields, 11 a.m., Big Bad Gina, 4 p.m.

* The Aud: Intrigue Theater

* Squid & Whale Pub: ContraBand, 8 p.m.

* Rowdy Beaver Den (downtown): Open Mic Night

* Chelsea's: Chucky Waggs, 4-8 p.m.

* Chaser's Rockhouse (local rock), 4 p.m.

* Eureka Live!: Live DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m.