Saturday: Equinox at Velvet Lounge

Support local music night tomorrow night at the Velvet Lounge as queer rocker Hugh McElroy performs with Saran Malene M. as Equinox. The group will be joining Girl Loves Distortion, Hot Cha Cha, and Panda Transport. Equinox will be the third band to perform, but stay for the final performance of the evening, Girl Loves Distortion--the group is involved with Girls Rock! DC.

Hugh and Saran combine elements of dub, dancehall, hip hop, minimal pop, punk, Haitian percussion, and funk to create a wide spectrum of sounds unique to Equinox. To hear some of the group's music, visit www.myspace.com/equinoxdc.

Show details: Saturday, July 26, Velvet Lounge, 915 U St., starts at 10 p.m., $8, 18+