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More rock, less cock — Lez Zeppelin's name tells you all you need to know. The New York foursome's got all the glory of "Kashmir" and "Black Dog," but it's unlikely they'll hook up with 13-year-old groupies and choke to death on their own vomit.
Thu., July 26, 7:30 p.m., $16, with April Smith and the Grand Picture Show, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
Innovative ex-pat Josh Rouse — whose move to Spain coincided with his creation of his own record label — has had quite the year, touring with John Mayer (at Mayer's request), releasing an EP with his girlfriend, Paz Suay (cutely titled She's Spanish, I'm American), and now delivering another quickly recorded full-lengther, Country Mouse City House (Nettwerk Records). The relaxed, yet introspective effort — which Rouse calls "wintry" because of its heavier themes (as opposed to 2006's "summery" Subtitulo) — continues his tradition of catchy, uncluttered '70s-influenced folk-pop.
Mon., July 30, 9 p.m., $22, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770, www.tinangel.com.
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Best known as John Hodgman's acoustic wingman, Jonathan Coulton is a funny and prolific guy in his own right, creating mysterious and comic songs about hobos and nerds and Masons. He's also got a knack for catchy-chorused anthems that pretty much conk you over the head with concept. (See "Ikea," "Curl" and "Flickr.")
Fri., July 27, 7:30 and 10:15 p.m., $20, with Paul and Storm, MilkBoy Coffee, 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, 610-645-5269, www.milkboycoffee.com.
Neighborhood block parties or barbecues just wouldn't be complete without the jazzy sounds of Maze and Philly's own Frankie Beverly. Within the first 30 seconds of signature classics, "Joy and Pain" and "Before I Let Go," generations of music lovers are out of their seats, dancing and romancing. Now this is how soul should be. Newbies, take notes!
Sun., July 29, 8 p.m., $50-$75, with Ashford & Simpson, Mann Center for Performing Arts, 52nd St. and Parkside Ave., 215-893-1999, www.manncenter.org.
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New York-based Brit Teddy Thompson has spent the better part of his relatively young career struggling to emerge from the shadow of legendary parents Richard and Linda. He seems to have done it on album No. 3, the charming Upfront & Down Low (Verve Forecast), which has the honey-voiced Teddy covering old country ballads made famous originally by folks like George Jones, Dolly Parton and Elvis (along with one original number). Thompson — who, like his dad, revs up the wit onstage — will mix these torch-and-twangers with his own, often angst-ridden pop-rock tunes.
Sat., July 28, 7:30 p.m., $15, Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St., 215-928-0770, www.tinangel.com.
With a fresh batch of producers popping up daily, there is a serious need for exposure so we can start weeding out the straight-up whack. This monthly competition starts with 12 unsigned producers and ends with one winner taking home prizes ranging from free logo design to production software. This installment's guest judge is producer Buckwild.
Wed., Aug. 1, 8:30 p.m., $15, with Sic Osyrus, Fluid Nightclub, 613 S. Fourth St., www.istandardproducers.com.
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