Take 5
Sarah Rodman's picks for live music this weekend
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ROCK
Rod Stewart
Tonight's the night if you're a fan of the perennially rooster-coiffed rocker. The mega-selling "Songbook" tunes are taking a backseat to Stewart's greatest hits. Decide for yourself if you think he's still sexy.
R&B
Al Jarreau
The golden-throated soul and jazz vocalist will inaugurate this new venue in the shadow of Gillette Stadium. Perhaps fans will get a glimpse of his just finished Christmas disc, due out Oct. 14.
Showcase Live Tomorrow at 8 p.m. 617-931-2000, www.ticket master.com
JAZZ
Earl Klugh
Few can make the heart ache and sing with the acoustic guitar like this Motor City axman. Expect tunes from his terrific recent "Spice of Life" release.
Scullers Tomorrow at 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m. 617-562-4111, www.ticketweb.com
BLUES
Hot Stove Cool Music Summer Session
Buddy Guy, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and Peter Gammons and the Hot Stove All Stars will join forces for the annual baseball-meets-backbeats benefit concert.
Sunday at 6 p.m. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
COUNTRY
Toby Keith
The "Big Dog Daddy" takes a break from his budding film career to bring his brio, his brand of pugnacious honky tonk, and his ballads to Mansfield.
Comcast Center Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 617-931-2000, www.ticket master.com
