THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN The seminal Glaswegian noisemakers, led by brothers William and Jim Reid, return to revel in two nights of melody and distortion. Sept. 11-12, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. Paradise Rock Club, Boston.
800-745-3000, www.ticket
master .com
BARRY MANILOW If you’re a fanilow you’ll want to take in the veteran showman’s performance of his greatest hits in Worcester. Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30-$145. DCU Center, Worcester. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
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FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Touring in support of the superb 2011 album “Ceremonials,” the flame-tressed singer and her band are famous for their vibrant and theatrical live shows. Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$42.50. Comcast Center, Mansfield. 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com
KENDRICK LAMAR The young Compton rapper’s mixtapes have won the favor of names like Dr. Dre and Lil Wayne and built serious buzz for his forthcoming Dre-produced debut album. Sept. 16, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Wilbur Theatre, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
GLEN HANSARD The Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter, star of the film “Once,” and Frames frontman hits the road for his latest solo album “Rhythm and Repose.” Sept. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Berklee Performance Center, Boston. 617-747-2261, www.berklee.edu/bpc
JOE JACKSON His interests have taken him from new wave to jump blues to classical composition. This time out Jackson pays tribute to Duke Ellington with his new album, “The Duke,” as well as songs from his entire career.
Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets: $55-$69. Wilbur Theatre,
Boston. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster .com
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Cat Power will sing songs from her new album, “Sun,” at the House of Blues.
TYGA The Young Money emcee will get by with a little help from his friends on this hip-hop caravan dubbed the “Closer to My Dreams Tour,” including buzzed-about Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea, Kirko Bangz, Ca$h Out, and Sterling Simms. Sept. 23, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30-$45. House of Blues, Boston. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com
PETER GABRIEL Celebrating his multiplatinum 1986 album, “So,” Gabriel will play the record in its entirety. He has also enlisted several band members from the original tour to help re-create the classic album. Sept. 24, 8 p.m. Tickets: $50-$170. TD Garden, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
THE AFGHAN WHIGS A reunion finds the dark-hued ’90s rock trio returning to deliver their idiosyncratic blend of guitar grit, humid soulfulness, and noirish atmosphere, all topped by Greg Dulli’s impassioned whispers and howls. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45. House of Blues, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com
LOS LOBOS The revered roots rock outfit celebrates the 20th anniversary of its watershed release, “Kiko” — and its recent reissue — with a performance of the album front to back. Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45. Showcase Live, Foxborough. 866-973-9612, www.showcaselive.com
JACK WHITE The White Stripes mastermind is going it alone, hitting the road to support his top-notch new solo album, “Blunderbuss.” It should prove to be a rollicking night. Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets:$37.50-$57.50. Agganis Arena, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
ADAM ANT Strap on your goody two shoes and apply your white face paint, because the New Romantic is back to entertain, delight, and unsettle with his “ant music.” Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. Royale, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com
BEN FOLDS FIVE The three men of the Five have reconvened for a new album, “The Sound of the Life of the Mind,” due out Sept. 18, and a tour which should feature the band’s irresistible and clever piano-pop tunes both new and old. Oct. 13, 6 p.m. Tickets: $40.75-$53.75. House of Blues, Boston. 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com
RUSH The veteran Canadian rock trio return for another night of intricate math rock with gloriously thunderous Neil Peart drum solos and Geddy Lee’s inimitable wail. Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60-$145. TD Garden, Boston. 800-745-3000.
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CAT POWER Sultry chanteuse Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, returns in support of “Sun,” her first album of all new material in six years. Oct. 24,
7 p.m. Tickets: $34.50-$45. House of Blues, Boston.
800-745-3000, www.live
nation .com