THURSDAY

Caravan Of Thieves

The Bridgeport, Conn., band brings something unique to the stage. Starting with a Gypsy jazz base, this acoustic act delves into pop with circus melodies and creepy themes (“Raise The Dead,” for example) to go along with expert instrumental work that sometimes takes on a Spike Jones feel. And the visual vibe borders on steampunk.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke. $14. kirkavenuemusic.com, caravanofthieves.com

Ripejive

Former members of HopeHope are digging into the Soulive and Lettuce vein. Hear audio via blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch/?p=15102.

Details: 10 p.m. Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. Free. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.com, facebook.com/Ripejive

Jesse Ray “Dyin’ Crapshooter” Carter

Carter calls this solo act “raw roots played rough.”

Details: 10 p.m. Bridge Street Bar & Grill, 702 Bridge St. S.W., Roanoke. Free. 400-6884

FRIDAY

The Legendary JC’s

Hear deep grooves, killer vocals from singer Eugene “Sidney P” Snowden and murderous lead instrumental work from guitarist Michael Lashinsky and trombonist Clay Watson.

Details: 10 p.m. Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. $8 advance; $10 day of show. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.inticketing.com/events, thejointchiefs.com

Tim Reynolds & TR3 With Stephane Wrembel

Reynolds may be best known for playing with Dave Matthews, but he is a beast when he fronts his trio. Opener Wrembel is a Gypsy jazz king.

Details: 8 p.m. Rives Theatre, Martinsville. $30 reserved; $20 general admission. rivestheatre.wordpress.com, brownpapertickets.com, timreynolds.com, stephanewrembel.com

Jane Powell

Powell – Roanoke’s queen of soul, jazz and blues – fronts a band that includes one of her cousins, Bernard Hairston, on bass. That should be enough to draw a big dinner crowd.

Details: 7 p.m. Schooners, Roanoke. Free. 563-4956, schoonersbar.org, janelpowell.com

Another RoadSide Attraction With Welcome to Hoonah

Another Roadside Attraction hits it as a trio these days. Welcome to Hoonah continues on with five. Both bring good Americana.

Details: 9 p.m. The Horseshoe, 1641 9th St. S.E., Roanoke. $5; 18 and older. 400-7013, reverbnation.com/AnotherRdSideAttraction, welcometohoonah.com

Lazy Man Dub Band

The groovingest of Roanoke reggae bands goes green for St. Paddy’s Day.

Details: 9:30 p.m. Fork in the City, Roanoke. Free. 345-3675, forkinthecity.com, lazymandubband.com

Urth

A stellar jazz, rock and funk act returns to the stage. Brach Rauchle is a force.

Details: 10 p.m. Growler’s American Grill and Venue, Roanoke. $5. 777-0007, growlers-towers.com, urth.ws

Clinton Collins

Bluefield, W.Va., singer/songwriter Collins brings folk, blues and more.

Details: 8:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. open mic). Third Street Coffeehouse, 305 Mountain Ave. S.W., Roanoke. Free (venue encourages donations to performers). 309-4707, marian.mcconnell@gmail.com, clintoncollins.com

Bitter Creek

Hear rocked-up country from a Richmond-area band.

Details: 9 p.m. Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon, Roanoke. $5. 904-2777, sidewindersaloon.com, thebittercreekband.com

Shemekia Copeland

Road trip alert: Copeland’s latest album, “33 1⁄ 3,” is loaded with strong songs, playing, and Copeland’s great voice.

Details: 8 p.m. Academy of Fine Arts, Lynchburg. $34. 434-846-8499, AcademyFineArts.com, shemekiacopeland.com

Elvis Lives!

Lewis Grizzard wrote “Elvis Is Dead And I Don’t Feel So Good Myself.” Grizzard is long dead, too, but Elvis impersonators live on.

Details: 8 p.m. Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre. $57, $42, $32. 877-482-8496, hometownbanktix.com

SATURDAY

Southern Culture On The Skids With Black Mountain Revival

A stalwart trio of indie rockers with Roanoke roots returns to town. Read more in Friday’s Extra, and hear a podcast at blogs.roanoke.com/cutnscratch.

Details: 9:30 p.m. Growler’s American Grill and Venue, Roanoke. $15 advance; $20 door. 777-0007, growlers-towers.com, scots.com

Billy’s Barn St. Paddy Party

With The Mad Iguanas, Half Moon, Riverbank Ramblers, Shorefire

This is a bit more than a green beer throwdown for those bands. They’re also using raffles and drawings to raise money for their friend Dustin Bryant, who was badly injured in a car crash several months ago.

Details: 8 p.m. Billy’s Barn, 1790 Thompson Memorial Blvd. $5. 728-0270, facebook.com/billys.barn.1, facebook.com/mad.iguanas.3

Louisiana Ca$h With Lil Ru

“Walk Wit’ A Dip” was the 2008 single that got Louisiana Ca$h noticed. Lil Ru made waves with “The Nasty Song.”

Details: 10 p.m. Schooners, Roanoke. $20 to women; $25 to men. facebook.com/LouisianaCashTV, lilru.net

Abbey Road LIVE!

Beatles tribute act plays both “Rubber Soul” and “Revolver” on this two-album night.

Details: 8 p.m. Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke. $15; $8 to students. kirkavenuemusic.com, abbeyroadlive.com

Scott Ramminger & the CrawStickers

Big Easy-leaning sax man hits the 5.

Details: 9:30 p.m. Blue 5 Restaurant, Roanoke. Free. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com, crawstickers.com

Honky Tonk University Tour With Ricky Young, Ty Bates

The U. returns to Sidewinders. Young has a new single, “Could You Love Me Again.” See the video at youtu.be/j19v9hcAcr8.

Details: 9 p.m. Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon, Roanoke. $5. 904-2777, sidewindersaloon.com, rickyyoung.com

Trane Music Festival

With high school bands from William Fleming, Patrick Henry, Salem and Franklin County, and a Roanoke Symphony Orchestra ensemble performance

This event, set to benefit the Community College Access Program, features bands from schools that are participating in the access program. All proceeds go directly to the program to make college possible for local high school graduates.

Details: 4 p.m. Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre. $10; free to 16 and younger. 877-482-8496, hometownbanktix.com, virginiawestern.edu/ccap, virginiawestern.edu/foundation

Wee Shep and the Commode-O Dragons – with special guest T.O.M.A.T.O.

In other words, it’s Tim Shepherd and a pack of fellow musical travelers.

Details: 10 p.m. Fork in the Alley, Roanoke. Free. 982-3675, forkinthealley.com

SUNDAY

Benefit for Todd Cooper

With The Worx, Burning Bridges, Wimmer Family, Lowlife, Fuzzy Logic, Corey Hunley, Rutledge, J.D. Sutphin, Retro

Cooper, drummer for the Worx, is as nice a guy as he is strong behind the kit. Musical friends gather to help him through health struggles caused by tachycardia, a fast heart rhythm that could be life-threatening.

Details: 2 p.m. Growler’s American Grill and Venue, Roanoke. $10 suggested donation. 777-0007, sites.google.com/site/toddsrecovery

Eldred With Human Infection, Eviscera, The Ziggurat

The real St. Patrick’s Day will be one of metal mayhem at Martin’s.

Details: 9 p.m. Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. Free. 985-6278, martinsdowntown, facebook.com/eldredmusic

TUESDAY

The Casualties With In Defence, Never Wrong, Jackal Tickets and Tiebreaker

Street punkers The Casualties come to town with a lineup that includes original lead singer Jorge Herrera, and filled out by guys in the band since the early to mid-1990s. Roanoke’s own ska-punk band Jackal Tickets is a rousing opener.

Details: 8:30 p.m. Growler’s American Grill and Venue, Roanoke. $12 advance; $15 door. 777-0007, growlers-towers.com, facebook.com/TheCasualties

WEDNESDAY

Big Daddy Love With Turbine

Double-bill features Martin’s regulars Big Daddy Love and less frequent fliers Turbine, both FloydFest acts.

Details: 10 p.m. Martin’s Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. $5. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.inticketing.com/events, bigdaddylove.com, turbinemusic.com

Homegrown Concert Series With Mad Iguanas

Those jammy Iguanas return to Growler’s for some Homegrown action.

Details: 9 p.m. Growler’s American Grill and Venue, Roanoke. Free. 777-0007, growlers-towers.com, facebook.com/mad.iguanas.3

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