Daily Staff Writer

Tonight

The notorious Springfield, Ill. foursome N.I.L.8 returns to The M-Shop in support of the acclaimed 1997 release “Doug.” In the band’s 10 years, N.I.L.8 has played with Smashing Pumpkins, Jesus Lizard, Flaming Lips and Faith No More.

Opening for N.I.L.8 is the Belleville, Ill. power angst quartet Fragile Porcelain Mice. The show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6, $5 for students.

Rustic Overtones invade People’s Bar and Grill. See story on page 12 for details.

Saturday

Celtic wizards The Drovers perform two shows at The M-Shop. See story on page 10 for details.

Cover kings The Confidentials celebrate the release of the band’s latest CD at People’s Bar and Grill.