Music this week
Landon Pigg: Were you captured recently by that plaintive waltz-time refrain "Falling In Love at a Coffee Shop" in the ABC drama "Brothers and Sisters"? If so, you're primed for that and more by this sweet-voiced and distinctively named singer/songwriter. Laura Warshauer opens. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St. 10:30 tonight, $10, 215-928-0770, www.tinangel.com.
"Shine A Light": If you haven't already seen a gazillion other Rolling Stones concert films, you'll get a kick out of this big budget showpiece, directed by Martin Scorsese with some of the best cameramen in the biz shooting the geezers at New York's Beacon Theater. Oddly, the Stones' concern over their set list becomes a major dramatic thread for the film, while totally ignored is record mogul Ahmet Ertegun's backstage tumble, which sadly led to his death. The Franklin Institute Imax Theater, 222 N. 20th St., 5, 7 and 9 tonight and tomorrow, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, $10, 215-448-1254, www.fi.edu.
Thrice: Post-hardcore rockers pump it up with Circa Survive and Pelican. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8:30 tonight, $19, 215-336-2000, www.livenation.com.
Kansas: Carry on you wayward sons, with this fiddle-fired prog rock band. Higher Ground opens. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside, 8 tonight, $35-$45, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.
Julie Ocean: Local jangle popsters celebrate the release of their cheery, honey-harmonizing album "Long Gone and Nearly There" in the opening slot for Milton and The Devils Party. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9 tonight, $12, 215-336-2000, www.worldcafelive.com.
DeVotchka: This dynamite four-piece sounds much bigger as they switch off instruments and work through a world of jumping musical styles, including Romani (gypsy), Greek, Slavic, Mariachi and Bolero, plus American folk and punk. With Basia Bulay and Fancy Trash. The Fillmore At TLA, 334 South St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $19, 215-336-2000, www.livenation.com.
Girlfriend in a Coma/Hip Replacement: Don't know if these bands are any good. Just love their names. The former is a Smiths tribute group, playing downstairs, Hip Replacement hobbles around upstairs. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd, 9 p.m. tomorrow, downstairs $10, upstairs, free, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com
An Evening With the Original Stars of Rock and Roll: Turn back the clock with Brian Hyland (remember "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"?), Johnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge, The Orlons, Chris Montez and Larry Chance and The Earls. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $44.50-$49.50, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.
Kate Schutt: Canadian-based jazz/folk thrush serves up sophisticated originals with her quartet as the score for this Mother's Day Brunch. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Noon Sunday, $30, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
Menudo: A bouncy new quintet of Latin-rooted pop cuties - Chris, Jose, Emmanuel, Monti and Carlos - carry on in the bilingual style of chart topping Menudo predecessors from decades past. Also on this Johnny Wright-branded Bandemonium package are spanking new, major label boy bands NLT, V-Factory and Glowb. The Fillmore at TLA, 334 South St., 7 p.m. Sunday, $22.50, 215-336-2000, www.livenation.com.
Natalia Zukerman: Smokey-voiced songstress wisely mixes the rootsy styles on her fresh and fine Willy Porter-produced "Brand New Frame" album - from torch blues to country swing - to broaden reach and constituency. If you're a fan of Madeleine Peyroux, Bonnie Raitt or even Amy Winehouse, you'll find stuff to connect with here. Jason Spooner opens. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $11-$13, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
Mike Ness: While best known as the frontman of the long-lived punk band Social Distortion, Ness was a Cali-country, blues and rockabilly boy first - and occasionally let that side air out in SD tunes. Now he's cowpunking full time, on this tour with backup from Distortion guitarist Johnny Wickersham and bassist Brent Harding. Sharing the bill is fellow honky tonker Jesse Dayton. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 7 p.m. Monday, $27.50, 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com.
Pat McGee: Jam band road warrior returns to a favorite haunt. Todd Martin opens. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8:30 p.m. Monday, $15, 215-928-0770, www.tinangel.com.
Jim White: Celebrated gonzo alt-country singer has finally put some Visine in those bloodshot eyes, lightening his musical approach and finding some peace in the valley. Still, plenty of grit and eccentricity remains in his Southern Gothic tales. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, $16-$18, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
The Wood Brothers: Oliver and Chris return with their dynamic, contemporary take on acoustic blues. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, $21-$33, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
X: California's eclectic punk rock legends return in full strength, with Detroit Cobras opening. The Fillmore at TLA, 334 South St., 9 p.m. Thursday, $28, 215-336-2000, www.ticketmaster.com.
The Punch Brothers: Virtuosic new-bluegrass band fronted by Chris Thile (Nickel Creek) makes good on a previously postponed date. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, Sellersville, 8 p.m. Thursday, $27.50, 215-257-5805, www.st94.com.
ALTERNATIVE
Tickley Feather: Annie Sachs is the next freak-folk chanteuse to watch from Philadelphia, celebrating her self-titled release for Animal Collective's label Paw Tracks. She opens for Blues Control and Sic Alps. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 7 tonight, $5, all ages, www.myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.
The Teenagers: Last seen at Making Time and Coachella, this Parisian trio is sort of the French answer to the Strokes, sounding both bored and fascinated by American culture at the same time. Brooklyn electro-rockers Team Robespierre open. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 tonight, $13, 215-684-0808. www.northstarrocks.com.
Badminton Stamps Presents: Philly music blog brings London's Black Ghosts (remixers of the Gossip and Charlotte Gainsbourg) here for the first time, along with Montreal's Thunderheist, Making Time's Dave P and Time Machine. Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, free with RSVP: www.viceland.com/talesofcolt45/rsvp.html.
Aunt Dracula: Interstellar psych trio releases the appropriately titled "Face Peel." Paper Trigger and Hermit Thrushes open. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $8, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.
Motorocket: New York Dolls-inspired Baltimore band heads up another Hell Under The El punk-rock night with Clashing Plaid, Whiskey Livin', Mean Streets and an acoustic set by Sex Slaves' Eric 13. El Bar, Front and Master streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $6, 215-634-6430, www.myspace.com/hellundertheel.
Philebrity Belle and Sebastian Dance Party: DJs Joey Sweeney and Will Pym gather all the kids dancing alone in their bedrooms to "Lazy Line Painter Jane." National Mechanics, 22 S. 3rd St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, free to those wearing Belle and Sebastian T-shirts, and still no cover charge otherwise, 215-701-4883, www.philebrity.com/belle.
Make Yr Break: DJ Bunnystyle and friends celebrate their birthdays at the super-fun queer dance/hip-hop party. Bubble House, 3404 Sansom St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, 215-243-0804, www.myspace.com/makeyrbreak.
Bonde Do Role: Ultimate Brazilian party band returns with the equally manic Aussies Deathset, and West Philly's Rad Racket opening. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.
Snowden: The most British-sounding band from the South in recent memory, these post-punkers recall the Factory Records era. Colour Revolt opens. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $10, all ages, www.northstarbar.com.
Plants and Animals: File this Montreal group under "if you like Arcade Fire" for their sprawling, soaring orch-pop. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $11, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
Apollo Audio Launch Party: Web site that helps artists get their music online hosts a party with Asteroid #4, the Perfect Prescription DJs and VJ Nico. Silk City, 5th and Spring Garden streets, 9 p.m. Wednesday, $5, 215-592-8838, www.myspace.com/phillysilkcity.
Does It Offend You, Yeah: The latest UK buzz band elicits comparisons to Daft Punk and Justice, with live shows rumored to include stage diving and instrument smashing. They play between Yo Majesty (the lesbian Salt-N-Pepa) and Philly queer MC Bennie E, frequently seen at the Make Yr Break parties. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.
Uh Huh Her: The new electro-pop project for "L Word" actress and former member of The Murmurs and Gush Leisha Hailey. Angie Mattson opens. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 p.m. Thursday, $12, 215-684-0808, www.northstarbar.com.
HIP-HOP
DJ Set: Don't let the unassuming title fool you. And what better way to enjoy soul food than with the blending of reggae and old-school hip-hop? Savannah's Soul Food Bar, 1836 Callowhill St., 9 tonight, no cover, 215-557-9533, www.savannahsoulfoodbar.com.
Double Up Fridays: While DJ Ultraviolet does her thing at Fluid and Diamond Kuts is all over the place, another female DJ, Lady FX, spins her own blend of classic hip-hop, funk and reggae. Fiso Lounge, 1437 South St., 10 tonight, no cover, 215-735-2220, www.fisoloungenightclub.com.
Zodiac: Taurus Edition: One has to love these zodiac sign-themed events, but worth loving more is the turntable skill set of DJs Roxy, Nex Millen and the guesting Caliph-Now. Keeping on the theme, Shantnew will provide complimentary astrology readings. Mars Five hosts. Medusa Lounge, 27 S. 22nd. St.,10 p.m. tonight, $5, 215-557-1981, www.medusalounge.com.
The Roots: One of the most consistent groups out, with a string of hit records, sold-out shows and Grammy nods. The band's on the move in support of its latest album, "Rising Down." Crocodile Rock Cafe, 520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 7 p.m. Sunday, $30, 610-434-4600, www.crocodilerockcafe.com.
JAZZ
Donny McCaslin: Tenor sax player has been a welcome regular in Philly of late, both as leader and as sideman for Maria Schneider. His most recent CD is "In Pursuit," a muscular, consistently inventive set weaving quirky, angular melodies against Latin-flavored rhythms. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway, 5:45 and 7:15 tonight, free with regular museum admission of $14, 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org.
Michael Pedicin: Last seen conducting the orchestra for Terence Blanchard's evening of Spike Lee scores, saxophonist Pedicin steps into the spotlight (and away from the psychologist's couch where the Ph.D. spends his days) to celebrate the release of his straight-ahead slow-burner of a new CD, "Everything Starts Now." Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 and 10 p.m. tomorrow, $15, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.
Elaine Hoffman Watts and Susan Watts: Celebrate Mother's Day with the third-and fourth-generation members of a Philly klezmer dynasty: drummer Elaine Hoffman Watts, recently honored with an NEA fellowship, and daughter Susan Watts, a trumpeter and singer. They'll lead a band blending klez approaches new and old through a selection from a songbook left by Susan's great-grandfather, James Hoffman, a Ukrainian immigrant. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 6:30 p.m. Sunday, $16-$25, 215-726-110, www.folkloreproject.org.
Shot x Shot: The increasingly great young Philly quartet - saxophonists Bryan Rogers and Dan Scofield, bassist Matt Engle and drummer Dan Capecchi – celebrate the release of their sophomore CD, "Let Nature Square" (High Two). Their first studio recording shows the leaderless, collective unit maturing into a sprawling compositional style blurring the boundaries between composition and improvisation. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, free, www.bowerbird.org.
CLASSICAL
Philadelphia Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach leads a new work by French composer Marc-Andre Dalbavie, "La Source d'un regard," as well as Prokofiev's scorching Fifth Symphony, written during the last years of WWII. Thierry Escaich, organist at Paris' St. Etienne-du-Mont church, solos in the Fred J. Cooper instrument in his own Organ Concerto No. 1. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce streets, 2 p.m. today and 8 p.m. tomorrow and Tuesday, $38-$113, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.
Curtis Opera Theater: Tchaikovsky's opera "Iolanta," the story of a blind princess kept unaware of her condition by her controlling father, may be neglected these days but contains 95 minutes demonstrating Tchaikovsky's melodic genius. Curtis' vocal stars and orchestra are led by Rossen Milanov in this concert performance, sung in Russian (coached by Ghenady Meirson) with projected titles. Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St., 8 tonight and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, $33, 215-569-9700, www.curtis.edu.
Peter Nero and the Philly POPS: The POPS season concludes with a program chosen through almost 4,000 votes. Along with the Voices of the Pops, Nero will unveil to the audience the results of "The POPular Vote." Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 tonight and 3 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday, $26-$100, 215-893-1999, www.phillypops.org.
Fireworks Music Ensemble: New York-based chamber octet roars into town pairing an arrangement of Stravinsky's trail-blazing "The Rite of Spring" with some of Frank Zappa's kaleidoscopic works, including "King Kong," "G-Spot Tornado" and "The Purple Lagoon." Gershman Hall, Broad and Pine streets, 8 tonight, $16, 215-569-8080, www.pcmsconcerts.org.
Opera Delaware: Mark Adamo's new setting of "Little Women" is conducted by David Lawton, with direction by Leland Kimball. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., 8 tonight and tomorrow, $25-$68, 1-800-37-GRAND, www.operade.org.
Diane Meredith Belcher: Noted St. Mark's organist plays the church's Aeolian-Skinner instrument, offering Preludes and Fugues by Mendelssohn and Bach, Messiaen's "Les Corps Glorieux" and from Widor's Sixth Symphony. St. Mark's, 1625 Locust St., 8 tonight, free, 215-735-1416, www.saintmarksphiladelphia.org.
American Society of Ancient Instruments: Guitarist Allen Krantz solos with the ensemble of 17th- and 18th-century viols and violins in tasty Baroque selections. Old First Reformed Church, 4th and Race streets, 3 p.m. Sunday, $15, 610-935-4579, www.baroque-asai.org.
1807 and Friends: Ensemble's season wraps as pianist Natalie Zhu joins violinist and artistic director Nancy Bean and cellist Lloyd Smith in piano trios by Haydn (H. XV:27) and Brahms (Op. 101), as well as the Beethoven Violin Sonta No. 4, Op. 23. Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, $17, 215-438-4027.
Academy of Vocal Arts: Future stars, led by conductor and mentor Christofer Macatsoris, wrap their season with Verdi's melody-packed "La Traviata," about as sure-fire a combination as you'll find anywhere. Central Bucks South High School, 1100 Folly Road, Warrington, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow; Centennial Hall, Haverford School, 450 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and Walter Gordon Theater, Rutgers/Camden Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. May 17; $28-$33.
Dolce Suono: Flutist Mimi Stillman's ensemble presents "Ultimate Baroque," featuring organist/harpsichordist Alan Morrison and five string masters from the Philadelphia Orchestra: violinists Hirono Oka and Richard Amoroso, violist Burchard Tang, cellist Yumi Kendall and bassist Emilio Gravagno. They'll present a Suite by Telemann, an Organ Concerto by Handel and the virtuoso Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Bach. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., 7:30 p.m.
Mitsuko Uchida: Revered pianist performs Liszt's "La Lugubre Gondola," then joins with clarinetist Martin Frost, violinist Soovin Kim, cellist Christian Poltera and pianist Llyr Williams in Bartok's thorny "Contrasts" and Messiaen's haunting "Quartet for the End of Time," written in a concentration camp. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Thursday, $26.50, 215-893-1999.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Christoph Eschenbach his final programs as music director, wrapping a five-year term as maestro. Schubert's final two symphonies: No. 8, the beloved "Unfinished," and the glorious arch of No. 9, justly referred to as "The Great." Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Thursday and May 17, plus 2 p.m. May 16, $38-$113, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

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