Torres, Aero Flynn play Empty Bottle Thursday

Mackenzie Scott, who performs as Torres, is earning a place aside great contemporary singer-songwriters like Sharon Van Etten.

So seeing her alone is enough reason to catch Scott at Empty Bottle on Thursday.

But head to the Bottle early enough to also see Aero Flynn, the project of Justin Vernon’s pal and former Eau Claire, Wisconsin, resident Josh Scott. After taking a break from music, Scott formed Aero Flynn and now calls Minneapolis home (about 90 miles from Eau Claire). Scott and Aero Flynn join Vernon for the Eaux Claires music fest in July.

Here’s a taste of Aero Flynn:

Chicago’s Landmarks will open the Empty Bottle show Thursday.