Lovely times three

Mieka Pauley, a local singer-songwriter who could be the love child of Sarah McLachlan, Neko Case, and Patti Griffin (if it were possible for three women to have a love child) spends tonight at Johnny D's sharing songs from a new CD called "Elijah Drop Your Gun." Pauley says she's never been happier with her own sound, which should remind you of the good old days of Lilith Fair. And we mean that in a good way. The show with Bronze Radio Return starts at 9:45. Tickets: $10. Johnny D's, 17 Holland St., Somerville, 617-776-2004. johnnyds.com