With six groups combining traditional instrumentation and vocals with the use of live drum machines, "Man vs. Machine 2," a follow-up to last year's show, sets out to explore the creative possibilities of incorporating the machine into live sets. Each act will be paired with someone playing drum machines, pushing for experimentation and innovation on stage. Hosted by The Lobby, "Man vs. Machine 2" will feature emcee Moses Rockwell vs. Kae Biz; emcee Benny Beyond vs. The Archaeologist; folk-hop artist Mitch Jones and the Shocking; experimental group A Victory for Upfish; electronic producer Cody Sparks vs. Brady Mueller; and soul-singer Matthew Corey vs. DreamVox. There will also be a live art performance from Anything Project.

"Man vs. Machine 2" will be Friday, August 1, at the Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Avenue. 9 p.m. $6. 21 and older show. Bugjar.com; Lobbydigital.com.