Carlos Steele & deadpayphones at Launchpad

Four Albuquerque acts share the Launchpad stage on a Friday night, the kind of local bill where at least one band will surprise you and at least one will run long. Launchpad keeps the sound dialed in better than most rooms its size on the corridor, so even the opener gets a fair shake. Tickets are through Hold My Ticket, which means will-call is usually fast, but get there before the third band if you care about a spot near the rail.