Big band The CD release for the Art Felluca Group’s “Inward’’ (rescheduled from February) features the composer, arranger, and woodwind player’s 11-piece band plus guest vocalist Christine Fawson. Besides being an acclaimed jazz composer and performer, Felluca teaches music theory to schoolchildren in Boston. June 28, 8 p.m. $20. Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston. 617-562-4111, www.scullersjazz.com
Finally his turn After being nominated five times, zydeco legend Stanley “Buckwheat’’ Dural Jr. and his band Buckwheat Zydeco scored their first Grammy in 2010 with “Lay Your Burden Down.’’ The Louisiana native brings his rocking party music to Summer Mardi Gras. Beads, dancing, and fun are promised. June 28, 6:15 p.m. Free. Peabody Institute Library (Danvers Public Library) Pavilion Bandstand, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. 978-777-0001, ext. 4; www.danversfamilyfestival.com
Steel yourself When working-class West Indian immigrants David Hinds, Ronnie “Stepper’’ McQueen, and Basil Gabbidon started the band Steel Pulse in 1975 England, they had little musical experience but a lot of chutzpah and soul. They honed their technique opening for bands such as the Clash and the Police while establishing their sound and popularity. The Grammy-winning reggae masters bring their mix of roots reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop to town. June 28, 8:30 p.m. $25-$35. The WilburTheatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. 800-745-3000, www.thewilburtheatre.com
In the old ’hood Explore one of Boston’s oldest neighborhoods with historian Charles Bahne in The Back of Beacon Hill. The two-hour tour looks at pre-Civil War black and white abolitionist residents of the area, and the early-20th-century Jewish immigrant community. June 28, 6-8 p.m. $44 plus $6 registration fee. Beacon Hill, Boston. Meeting place will be sent to registrants. 617-547-6789, ext. 1; www.ccae.org
