FOLK, WORLD & COUNTRY
GOOD LOVELIES A chirp here, a coo there, and lots of dulcet harmonies throughout make it clear how this folk-pop trio has charmed audiences well beyond its native Canada. Good Lovelies are touring behind a whimsical new album, “Let the Rain Fall.’’ Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Johnny D’s. 617-776-2004, www.johnnyds.com
GABY MORENO Born and raised in Guatemala, Moreno nonetheless was inspired by American jazz and blues when she was growing up. Her latest release, “Illustrated Songs,’’ hints at an even broader interest in everything from folk and bossa nova to R&B and country. Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St., 617-747-6038. www.cafe939.com
THOSE DARLINS “Screws Get Loose,’’ this spunky quartet’s new album, suggests Those Darlins are pursuing a harder, garage-rock vibe. But the group’s twangy origins are never entirely removed from its approach. Oct. 15, 9 p.m. Tickets: $14, $12 in advance. Middle East Downstairs. 617-864-3278, www.ticketweb.com
SARAH SISKIND This evening puts the Nashville singer-songwriter in the spotlight she deserves. Siskind has been covered by Alison Krauss and Bon Iver, but her new album, “Novel,’’ proves she’s still the best interpreter of her work. Oct. 16, 9 p.m. No cover. Toad. 617-497-4950. www.toadcambridge.com
JAMES REED
JAZZ, BLUES & CABARET
DARIUS JONES TRIO The visceral young alto saxophonist and composer has garnered acclaim for his earthy, Southern-rooted take on avant-garde jazz and for his impressive debut disc, “Man’ish Boy (A Raw & Beautiful Thing).’’ His last appearance here, almost a year ago, received rave reviews. Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Outpost 186, 186 ½ Hampshire St., Cambridge. 617-876-0860, www.zeitgeist-outpost.org
