Acoustic alchemy

(frederik ergerstrand)

If you're not familiar with Jose Gonzalez, you may soon be in the minority. Already a star in Sweden, Gonzalez sold out tonight's early show at the MFA, prompting the addition of a second show at 10 p.m. The singer and nylon-string guitarist draws on an eclectic blend of influences from pop to folk for his understated acoustic sound (he lists Chet Baker and Elliott Smith, as influences on his MySpace page). Get your tickets early. The show kicks off the Concerts in the Courtyard series at the MFA's Calderwood Courtyard. 10 p.m. $25, $20 members, students, seniors. Calderwood Courtyard, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617-369-3306. mfa.org