Ryan Alvanos at Aeronaut; Matthew Stubbs & The Antiguas at The Sinclair; Ali McGuirk at The Lizard Lounge; Mad Yonder at Thunder Road; Jim Kweskin at Passim; and K.C. Harris and Danny Pepper at The Burren.

The Lizard Lounge Open Mic Challenge; That One Eyed Kid at Thunder Road; Dylan McKinstry at Passim; Rocco DeRosa at The Plough & Stars; the Bill Charlap Trio at Regattabar; and Jarren Benton at Sonia.

Morningbird at Thunder Road; Jason Anick & The Swingers at The Burren; Dan Mills at Passim; Dwight & Nicole at Atwood’s Tavern; Joe Louis Walker at Regattabar; and Anne Heaton at Passim.

The Dwarves at Thunder Road; Day Wave at The Sinclair; Kevin Ross at The Middle East Upstairs; Lyle Brewer and Anna Vogelzang at Passim; Tim Gearan Band at Atwood’s Tavern; and Ghost-Note at Regattabar.

Nacho Picasso at Sonia; Kemp Harris at Passim; The Ross Livermore Band at Thunder Road; The Van Burens at The Middle East; and Mary Timony Plays Helium at The Sinclair.

An experimental-pop band from Detroit does an intense mashup of Motown, MGMT and acid house for young dirty bastards who don’t mind dancing to depression.

Acclaimed solo instrumental artists perform Thursday for that intense crowd who like being immersed in jagged, minimalist compositions.

A multi-instrumentalist from the Netherlands performs Sunday for lovers of ’60s baroque pop, soft psych, atmospheric soundtracks and other delightful weirdos.

A singer/songwriter from Canada brings her songs and ballads to town Wednesday to make lovers of jazzy folk and pop swoon.

A DJ from Nova Scotia is out for some fun in one of his favorite cities.