Critic's picks - pop music

Pop Music

Garrison Keillor and Suzy Bogguss — tonight at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and tomorrow at the South Shore Music Circus. The "Prairie Home Companion" host is a quirky but heartfelt purveyor of Americana, and he's touring with country singer Suzy Bogguss, whose recent album owes more to jazz and samba than Nashville. Tickets to both shows, which start at 8, are $51.25 and $66.25 at 617-931-2000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

Gavin DeGraw — at the Wilbur Theatre, Thursday. The soul-pop singer is touring to support his self-titled sophomore album, accompanied by like-minded opening act Matt Wertz, whose new album is due out next month. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 at 617-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band — Thursday and Saturday at the Comcast Center. The ageless poster boy for surf, sand, and strong cocktails makes his annual late-summer swing through town. Don't forget your cheeseburger hat. Doors are at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8. Tickets are $36 and $136 at 617-931-2000 and www.ticketmaster.com.

—Joan Anderman