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POP & ROCK
THE BRAVERY The postmodern rockers are touring in advance of their third album, “Stir the Blood,’’ out Nov. 10. Expect new tunes to be dealt among the old hits like “Split Me Wide Open.’’ Maybe if you cheer real loud the band will do a version of Shakira’s “She Wolf,’’ since lead singer Sam Endicott wrote the song. Oct. 9. 8 p.m. $20-$29. House of Blues. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.comR. KELLY Fresh from penning Whitney Houston’s comeback single, Kelly revs up for his own release, out next Tuesday and titled, um, “Untitled.’’ His tour, however, does have a name. It’s called Ladies Make Some Noise! We’re guessing they’ll still let you in even if you’re male or planning on being quiet. Oct. 9. 8 p.m. $45-$88. Wang Theatre at the Citi Performing Arts Center. 800-432-7250. www.telecharge.com
THE GOSSIP This trio brings its kicky indie vibe to “Music for Men,’’ its just-released major-label debut of brisk dance rock. Vocalist Beth Ditto also brings the attitude and the pipes. She is not a woman to be trifled with. But we love hearing about those who try. Oct. 11. 8 p.m. $20. Paradise. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
HANSON If you’ve ever wanted to help the blond bros pick their set list, here’s your chance. The erstwhile “MMBop’’-ers - who have grown into a tight, rootsy, pop rock unit - are soliciting requests at www.hanson.net. Oct. 14. 6 p.m. $26-$35. House of Blues. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
SARAH RODMAN
FOLK, WORLD & COUNTRY
THE WIYOS They’re fresh from a tour supporting Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp, and it’s easy to see why those heavyweights chose these Brooklyn guys to warm up the stage with their down-and-dirty electric folk-blues and jug band tunes. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $22.50. Union Hall Coffeehouse, 27 School St., Carlisle. 978-287-5745. www.unionhallcoffeehouse.comBIRDSONG AT MORNING As part of its monthlong residency at the Lily Pad, this baroque-folk trio will flesh out its delicate sound with drums and strings for what should be a lovely way to spend Sunday morning coming down. 2 p.m. Every Sunday this month. $10. The Lily Pad. www.lily-pad.net
BROWN BIRD Quietly lurking in the shadows of Providence’s noise scene, frontman David Lamb and his bandmates explore Americana’s dark fringes, anchored by Lamb’s bone-dry vocals. The band is on the road behind a new album, “The Devil Dancing.’’ 9 p.m. Oct. 12. $10. Middle East Upstairs. 617-864-3278. www.mideastclub.com
JAMES REED
JAZZ, BLUES & CABARET
JUNIOR MANCE The soulful, bebop-rooted pianist, who has played with greats including Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, and Dinah Washington as well as helming his own longstanding trio, celebrates his 81st birthday with a rare solo performance. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $20-$25. Church of the Covenant, 67 Newbury St., Boston. 484-560-6319, www.worldpianosummit.comLEROY JONES QUINTET Best known for his standout stint in Harry Connick Jr.’s Orchestra, the New Orleans-born trumpeter and singer turns on a dime from earthy Preservation Hall-style licks to blazing bebop runs. He and his hard-swinging band make a late entry in the Marblehead Summer Jazz series. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $25-$35. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. 781-631-1528 or 781-631-6366, www.marbleheadjazz.org
LEO GENOVESE & ULTRA GAUCHOS He’s been touring as Esperanza Spalding’s keyboardist all year, so the inventive Argentine pianist/composer hasn’t been able to field any of his own “Gaucho’’ bands for some time. This latest “Ultra’’ edition features trumpeter Phil Grenadier, saxophonist Dan Blake, and a rhythm section in triplicate: bassists Justin Purtill, John Lockwood, and Dave Zinno and drummers Joe Hunt, Bob Gullotti, and Nat Mugavero. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $15. Regattabar. 617-395-7757, www.regattabarjazz.com
KEVIN LOWENTHAL
CLASSICAL
HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY The H&H season opens with a program spotlighting the star countertenor Andreas Scholl in works by Handel and Vivaldi. Jean-Christophe Spinosi conducts. Oct. 9 and 11. $25-$87. Symphony Hall. 617-266-3605, www.handelandhaydn.orgBOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The rising young Russian conductor Vasily Petrenko makes his BSO debut with an all-Russian program: Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony, Stravinsky’s “Scherzo Fantastique,’’ and Rachmaninoff’s “Isle of the Dead.’’ Oct. 8, 9, and 10 (with Julian Kuerti replacing Petrenko on Oct. 13); $29-$115. Symphony Hall. 617-266-1200, www.bso.org
BOSTON PHILHARMONIC Benjamin Zander conducts his orchestra in Dvorak’s Seventh Symphony and Brahms’s Violin Concerto, with soloist Feng Ning. Oct. 8 and 11 in Sanders Theatre. Oct. 10 in Jordan Hall. $15-$78. 617-236-0999, www.bostonphil.org
BORROMEO QUARTET The Borromeo is taking on Bartok’s epic set of six quartets, to be performed in two concerts at the Gardner Museum. The odd numbers come this weekend (1, 3, and 5) with the evens (2, 4, and 6) next. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 18. $23. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 617-278-5156, www.gardnermuseum.org. JEREMY EICHLER
Correction: The Week Ahead feature in today's 'g' section, which was printed in advance, includes a mention of Randy Weston's concert Sunday at the Somerville Theatre. The concert has been postponed indefinitely.
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