TORI AMOS Described by this paper as the “bassooniest’’ album of her career, Amos’s latest is yet another far-flung detour for the chameleonic singer. “Night of Hunters’’ is a concept album that Amos has called a “21st-century song cycle inspired by classical music themes spanning over 400 years.’’ Be sure to catch the opening set from Norwegian, heart-on-sleeve singer-songwriter Thomas Dybdahl. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50. Orpheum Theatre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
BOBBY With its choral arrangements, rock instrumentation, and ambient upheaval, Bobby’s self-titled debut was one of the more bewildering - and equally beguiling - releases of 2011. Dec. 6, 9 p.m. Tickets: $9. Great Scott. www.greatscottboston.com
JAMES REED
FOLK, WORLD & COUNTRY
THE JUANITO PASCUAL NEW FLAMENCO TRIO For his latest exploration of the Spanish artform, this local flamenco guitar maestro and scholar will be joined by Tupac Mantilla on percussion and Haggai Cohen Milo on acoustic bass. Dec. 1, 8 & 10 p.m. Tickets: $25. Scullers. 617-562-4111, www.ticketweb.com
OVER THE RHINE Comprised of Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, this husband-and-wife duo skirts the fringes of Americana, with songs that would be at home in both coffeehouses and after-hours jazz clubs. Over the Rhine comes to town with a new album, “The Long Surrender,’’ produced by Joe Henry. Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Tickets: $19.50-$22.50. Berklee Performance Center. 617-747-2261, www.berkleebpc.com
ROSIE LEDET Raised in rural Louisiana, Ledet eventually became an ambassador of the region’s rich Creole zydeco tradition, giving it a pop sensibility while wielding a mean accordion and a voice to match. Dec. 2, 10 p.m. Tickets: $15. Johnny D’s. 617-776-2004, www.johnnyds.com
