The three Israeli maniacs that make up Monotonix like to play on stages, in front of stages or on bars, but they are at their best when they play up on top of the crowd. See picture. (look close: I'm the guy in the blue shirt holding him up!) Europa 98 Meserole Ave. (betw. Manhattan Ave. & Lorimer St.), Brooklyn; 8, $10

Easily my favorite instrumental surf band that wears Mexican wrestling masks live is los Straightjackets. OK, maybe it’s the only one. Come out tonight to hear the utterly fantastic and totally unbelievable sound of Nashville’s los Straitjackets. With Southern Culture on the Skids. Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey Street (betw. Bowery & Chrystie Sts.); 8, $18/$20

If you can afford the money and the patience for screaming 16-year-old girls, check out this band called Green Day tonight. Webster Hall 125 East. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.); 7, $49.50