Wild Flag’s self-titled debut is terrific, a “supergroup” record with something to prove. But the ultimate point of that creation is to fuel the Wild Flag live show, where Sleater-Kinney alums Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss are joined by Helium’s Mary Timony and the Minders’ Rebecca Cole to rock the fuck out. Reports from early tour stops crow about the band’s explosive chemistry and fondness for classic punk covers (Ramones’ “Judy Is a Punk,” Television’s “See No Evil”!). (Neumos, 925 E Pike St, 8 pm, $16.50 at Moe Bar or www.etix.com, 21+)

David Schmader—former weed columnist and Stranger associate editor—is the author of the solo plays Straight and Letter to Axl, which he’s performed in Seattle and across the US. His latest...