EEF BARZELAY
Barzelay, frontman of the Boston-bred, now-disbanded Clem Snide, returns with a new solo album, “Lose Big.” Sunday at T.T. the Bear’s, Cambridge,
617-492-2327.
THE BLACK ANGELS/THE WARLOCKS
With a name stolen from a Velvet Underground tune and an image of one-time Velvet vocalist Nico as its logo, it’s safe to say that Austin’s Black Angels channel a garage-tinted psychedelic sound. The band is touring behind a new CD, “Directions to See a Ghost.” Los Angeles openers the Warlocks are similarly Velvet-obsessed. Sunday at the Middle East, Cambridge, 617-864-EAST.
THE BLACK CROWES
Expect to hear music from “Warpaint,” the new CD by the hard-living, harder-rocking Georgia sextet. Tomorrow and Sunday at Hampton Beach Ballroom Casino, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, 603-929-4100.
DEVO/TOM TOM CLUB
A little funk and a lot of artsy weirdness, has Devo devolved in 30 years? Talking Heads spin-off the Tom Tom Club supply the rhythmic relief. Tonight at Bank of America Pavilion, 617-728-1600.
RONNIE EARL
Catch local blues guitar star Earl with his Broadcasters supporting their new instrumental live CD, “Hope Radio.” Recorded last year in Acton (a DVD of the show is on the way), the CD got high marks from Guitar Player Magazine. Tomorrow at Regent Theater, Arlington, 781-646-4849.
LYLE LOVETT
Lovett has wrapped up filming his role in“The Open Road,” an upcoming baseball/western flick starring Justin Timberlake. The tall-haired Texan gets back to his musical endeavors with his Large Band. Tonight at South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, 781-383-9850, and tomorrow at Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, 508-775-6630.
THE MANHATTANS
The Jersey Citys? No doubt the Garden State r & b harmonizers made the right choice when they decided to name themselves after a place somewhat more storied and romantic than their hometown. Original member Edward Sonny Bivins is still on board, and the Manhattans will no doubt reprise their biggest hits, “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and “Shining Star.” Tonight and tomorrow at Scullers, 617-562-4111.
PETER MURPHY
