Born in the Flood (above) is one of several Denver acts that will play Stand By Your Band III on Saturday. Photo by Brian Carney.

You know that sense of community the local media writes so much about in the Denver music scene? It’ll be in full flower at the Hi-Dive on Saturday when it hosts Stand By Your Band III, the third installment of a local indie rock mix-and-match.

Members of Born in the Flood, Everything Absent or Distorted, Hot IQs, Mothership and d. biddle will unite to benefit DenverKickstand, a not-for-profit organization “committed to supporting, educating and developing the Denver independent music scene in order to further establish the cultural significance of Denver as a city and independent music as an art form.”

And wait until you see how it works.

Members of each group put their names in a hat, which are then drawn randomly to form new bands. These “super groupsâ€? then perform three songs, two covers and one from a band one of which the members are a part. Sound chaotic and awesome? You bet your vintage guitar. A special acoustic performance by Nathaniel and Joey of Born in the Flood will round out the night, the proceeds of which also benefit Denver Public Schools’ music programs.

The 21+ show costs $6. Doors are at 8 p.m.. Visit the Hi-Dive for more information or to pick up tickets.