Live Music

Oct. 1

Brit invades

His Mod take on punk led The Jam to the crest of the New Wave, and his eclectic tastes made The Style Council one of the freshest sounding UK bands of the 1980s. From the ‘90s on, Paul Weller has never stopped writing and pushing himself, exploring rock, soul, folk, jazz and other genres and has just released yet another record, called “Saturns Pattens.” Singles include the crunchy, dreamy “I’m Where I Should Be,” as well as the Joe Jackson inflected “Phoenix,” a Motown-meets-cocktail-jazz number that aurally alludes to everything from psychedelia to EDM. You should force yourself to drink newly discovered salty Martian water if you pass up on this chance to see him.

Paul Weller, Villagers, 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Wonder Ballroom, 128 N.E. Russell St. $33 in advance, $35 at the door.

Info: 503-284-8686, www.wonderballroom.com.

Oct. 2

Saskatoon swoon

Carrying the rock ‘n’ roll torch held aloft by everyone from The Guess Who to the Black Keys, The Sheepdogs hail from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and feature Ewan Currie on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Gullen on bass and vocals, Sam Corbett on drums and vocals, Shamus Currie on keys and horns, and Rusty Matyas on guitar and vocals. The rootsy rockers have won four JUNO awards, Canada’s Grammys, by playing down-to-earth rock ‘n’ roll that would make John Fogerty break into a grin and Led Zeppelin reform. They’re in town to promote their latest offering, “Future Nostalgia.” Check out the country rock tune “Downtown” for starters — it’s a good intro to why The Sheepdogs have become a rowdy festival fave.

The Sheepdogs, Radio Moscow, 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St. $15. Info: 503-231-9663, www.dougfirlounge.com.

Oct. 3

Blues ‘n’ booze

The award-winning Rose City Kings, a favorite of the Waterfront Blues Festival crowd, feature Dan Berkery, aka Kolvane, on vocals and slide guitar, drummer Gary Keeney, keyboardist Steve Kerin, harmonica player David Lipkind, percussionist-singer Katy Oberg and bassist Tim Shaughnessy. The band plans to showcase fan favorites like “Cool Baby” and “Biscuits ‘n’ Gravy” along with some newer tunes at this show. We strongly suggest you turn your YouTube on and set the channel to “Dark Cloud,” a hypnotic, droning swampy number that you’ll have to play repeatedly as you surreptitiously listen at work. Just tell the boss you’re doing research.

Rose City Kings, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, The Lehrer, 8775 S.W. Canyon Lane. $10. Info: 503-384-2442, www.lehrer.pub.

Oct. 7

Honky Tonk Woe Man

Dale Watson looks exactly the way country singers used to look, with hair that’s close to heaven, sportin’ clothes a cowboy could love. His sonorous bass-baritone voice glides nicely over whatever pattern his Lone Stars band sets, including the lovely title song from his new record “Call Me Insane,” a tune which would make Merle Haggard cry and Waylon Jennings weep. Watson is one of the last living links to a time when country wasn’t cool, which is exactly why it was. Watson swings with the best of them and is one of the reasons George Jones’ ghost can rest easy since it’s sure to haunt this honky tonk man’s heart.

Dale Watson and His Lone Stars, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. 18 and older. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Info: 503-539-8425,

www.mississippistudios.com.

Quick hits

• Nashville Americana singer Melissa Greener is the guest performer at Songwriter Circle with Cal Scott and Richard Moore at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in O’Connor’s Vault, 7850 S.W. Capitol Highway. $12 in advance, $15 at

the door. Info: 503-484-8196, www.greenerpdx.brownpapertickets.com.

• More than half a million viewers have seen the latest video “Chasing Faith x Rain Dance x Allusions” by psychedelic Brooklyn rappers The Underachievers — but they still insist on being called The Underachievers. See them along with Pouya and The Buffet Boys, Kirk Knight and Bodega Bamz at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave. All ages. $15 to $75. Info: 971-230-0033, www.roselandpdx.com.

• Johnny Cash called storytelling folkie John McCutcheon “the most impressive instrumentalist I’ve ever heard.” Can’t think of any better endorsement than that. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta St. Parent/guardian must accompany minor. $18 in advance, $20 day of show, $25 preferred seating. Info: 503-719-6055, www.albertarosetheatre.com.

• World renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain will perform a jazz-Indian music show called “A Musical Bridge East to West” along with famed bassist Dave Holland, singer Shankar Mahadevan, guitarist Amit Chatterjee and keyboardist Louiz Banks, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway St. (www.portland5.com).

• Keep an eye out for our Oct. 8 edition when we preview the Oregon Music Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony, which takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. Inductees include Heatmiser, Jerry Joseph, Neo Boys, Bill Rhoades, Ellen Whyte, Dave Captein, Brian Foxworth, Marc Baker and John Chassaing. Storm Large has been named Artist of the Year, and The Delines’ “Colfax” earned Album of the Year honors. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. VIP packages available. Info: 503-234-9694, www.aladdin-theater.com.