With two pairs of siblings, The Magic Numbers have the potential for heavenly harmonies—and run the risk of incestuous interpretation. The songs are more often pleasant than memorable, but if you're trying to woo your sister, try "Love's a Game" and "I See You, You See Me."

--M.J. Fine

Sat., March 25, 9 p.m., $12.50, with The Elected, The TLA, 334 South St., 215-922-1011, www.thetla.com.

Great musicians, especially as they enter a mature phase in their careers, tend to focus on a specialized core of the repertoire. Richard Goode, one of the most revered pianists of our time, has become a solid classicist, and his recital at his alma mater, Curtis, is a veritable emblem of his musical persona, with Bach and Schubert on the program (some Beethoven or Mozart would have completed the picture). For this material, Goode's playing is the current state of the art; Bach and Schubert live!

Tue., March 28, 8 p.m., Field Concert Hall, 1726 Locust St., 215-893-7902, www.curtis.edu.

--Peter Burwasser

An octet of the Bay Area's finest, the Jazz Collective works surprisingly well as a cohesive unit free of ego, more like a working band than a gimmicked-up supergroup. Each year focuses on a specific artist's repertoire; the 2006 tour spotlights six Herbie Hancock compositions, which should shift the spotlight from artistic director Joshua Redman (previous years featured Trane and Ornette) to lyrical pianist Renee Rosnes.

--Shaun Brady

Fri., March 24, 8 p.m., $30-$71, with the Marcus Roberts Trio, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

The Minus Five's new, self-titled disc (Yep Roc) has spawned a rare club tour, allowing fans the chance to see Peter Buck wield his Rickenbacker in decidedly more intimate spots than usual. He'll be lending his chimes to Five frontman Scott McCaughey's usual White Album-on-a-serious-bender tomfoolery. As for the new CD—it features contributions from friends old (Wilco) and new (Colin Meloy—presumably, Robyn Hichcock was otherwise occupied).

--Michael Pelusi

Wed., March 29, 7:30 p.m., $13, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

While he was never a household name, Richard Butler's got some of the most distinct and recognizable vocals of the British '80s post-punk era. As leader of the Psychedelic Furs (which are planning to regroup for the first time since 1991), Butler made emotionally charged ditties like "The Ghost in You" and "Love My Way" utterly memorable. Eight years since recording with Love Spit Love, Butler's back with an introspective solo album he says was directly influenced by the loss of his father and his marriage. The record's intimate, somewhat somber vibe will be enhanced onstage by one backing guitarist.

--Nicole Pensiero

Sun., March 26, 8 p.m., $29-$42, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

When the U.K.'s finest sampling miscreants invade Philly, get ready for a workout. Ninja will rock the microphone like a hip-hop queen. Ian Parton will blow a fucked-up harmonica. And the others? Well, they won't have their arms crossed. Expect the "Tighten Up"-inspired "Ladyflash" and other booty jams from last year's Thunder, Lightning, Strike. There's nothing like some old-school video game bubblegum to keep humans sweating on the dancefloor.

--Neal Ramirez

Thu., March 23, 8 p.m., $12, with Love Is All and caUSE co-MOTION!, Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. Ninth St., 866-468-7619, www.r5productions.com.