THE BANGLES The harmony-drenched pop group is hitting the road behind “Sweetheart of the Sun,’’ its first new album in seven years. So expect to hear a few contemporary tunes splashed among hits like “Walk Like an Egyptian’’ and “Eternal Flame.’’ Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. Wilbur Theatre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.comSARAH RODMAN
FOLK, WORLD & COUNTRY
MARIA MULDAUR This longtime roots-music veteran can make any style her own, from gospel to soul to blues to jug band music. Muldaur is touring behind her brand-new “Steady Love,’’ a collection of R&B and funk recorded in New Orleans. Sept. 29, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Bull Run Restaurant, Route 2A, Shirley. 877-536-7190. tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com
LATIN ROCK FEST Presented by Boston’s Latin rock dance party Clandestino, a roster of local acts representing Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, and Dominican Republic will perform at this event, along with guest DJs and VJs. The proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital. Sept. 30, 9 p.m. Tickets: $25. Middle East Downstairs. 866-777-8932. www.ticketweb.com
THE GOURDS You never quite know what you’re going to get from the Gourds, and that’s been the case since they first gained a certain measure of notoriety with their offbeat cover of Snoop Dogg’s “Gin and Juice.’’ There was much more to them then, and there has been over the course of the 10 records they’ve released since, including their latest, “Old Mad Joy.’’ Sept.30, 7 p.m. Tickets: $15. Johnny D’s. 617-776-2004. www.johnnyds.com
TONY MEMMEL Wisconsin native Memmel is a classically trained vocalist. He also plays the guitar, piano, and harmonica despite the fact that he is missing his left forearm. He’ll be bringing his folky Americana, along with his band, to the Burren’s Sunday Night Songwriter Series. Oct. 2, 8 p.m. No cover. The Burren, Somerville. 617-776-6896. www.burren.com STUART MUNRO
JAZZ, BLUES & CABARET
