The Skunks’ Holiday Reunion. Austin’s first punk rock band plays a holiday show. I still think their version of the Velvet Underground’s ‘Sister Ray’ is a dead ringer for the Modern Lovers’ ‘Roadrunner.’ (Not too big a difference, I know.) I wonder if their version of ‘O Holy Night’ sounds like ‘Roadrunner’? $10. With Teisco del Rey at the Continental Club, 1315 S. Congress Ave. 441-2444. J.G. Sounds Under Radio. Big, slick rock ‘n’ roll ready for prime time.

The band’s Sony/Epic debut and first full-length ‘Cinematica’ is slated to hit the streets in February. You might recall their song ‘Portrait of a Summer Thief’ from the soundtrack to ‘Spider-Man 3.’ $10. Stubb’s, 801 Red River St. 480-8341. J.G. Future Clouds & Radar. Their ornate pop translates live in really interesting ways. If power pop (or Todd Rundgren) (or the Beach Boys) is your thing, you owe it to yourself to check them out.

But can any rock band resist playing ‘Little Drummer Boy’? With Lalaland. $10. Stubb’s, 801 Red River St. 480-8341. J.G. More Fire, Bexar County Bastards, Zenith Fuzzbomb. Between these three bands, something tells me you could get any Mot rhead or Who song you wanted to hear just by asking nicely. Or buying them a Jaeger shot. Room 710, 710 Red River St. 476-0997. J.G.