Otis Taylor’s Picks of the Week

8 tonight: Colour Revolt at New Brookland Tavern. Colour Revolt is touring in support of the vinyl release of its 2006 self-titled debut EP. The indie-rock band’s ever-shifting song dynamic provides the essential backdrop for when lead singer Jesse Coppenbarger moves from singing to yelping. (For a taste of what the band sounds like leave, listen to a Daytrotter session posted this week.) If we’re fortunate, Coppenbarger will come back to town with his more somber and subdued solo project El Obo. “Oxford Basement Collection” was one of our favorite releases of 2011. We hope we don’t have to wait six years for that concert. With The Rejectioneers and Foley. NBT is at 122 State St., West Columbia. $10; (803) 791-4413

8 tonight: “We Love Donuts” at Bluetile Skateshop. Mo’ Betta Soul, Preach Jacobs’ multi-platform title, is hosting this show honoring the late producer J Dilla. The “donuts” in the show title refers to Dilla’s final album, “Donuts,” released days before his death. Dilla, a former member of Slum Village, was a melodic producer, someone who approached hip-hop beatmaking as an art form. Dilla songs will be played at the show, and listening to some, such as the jazzy soul-infused “So Far to Go,” featuring D’Angelo and Common, will forever retain their appeal. There will be free donuts at this show, which is a nice gesture. Analog (Preach’s project with Dose) will perform as will Open Mike Night. Bluetile is at 621 Harden St. $7; (803) 376-1880

7 p.m. Saturday: Noize Exhibition at Conundrum Music Hall. The experimental music showcase, put together by Tim Chappell, will feature a variety of noise, from ambient to pedal-filtered guitar to spliced recordings. GOTTHEIT, Chappell’s project, along with Cave Dweller, Doomslang, Roomdance and Kosmokop will perform. Conundrum is at 626 Meeting St. $5; www.conundrum.us

7 p.m. Saturday: Relax, it’s OK 2b Single Valentine’s Day Gala at Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center. Relax, it’s OK 2b Single is former WLXC-FM Kiss 103.1 midday host Tre Tailor’s endeavor to encourage and redefine the singles experience. The event, for single people — and couples, of course — will feature the Reggie Sullivan Project. Maybe Tailor, a vivacious singer, will join them for number or two. The conference center is at 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; (803) 386-7114

9 p.m. Saturday: A Heartbreak Valentine’s at Art Bar. American Gun knows something about breakups, both private and not-so-private. The Southern rock, alt-country and Americana band perennially plays a concert at Art Bar around Valentine’s Day. Let’s make a date this year, shall we? Don’t bother to bring roses. With Timshel and Side By Side. Art Bar is at 1211 Park St. $5; (803) 929-0198

3 and 8 p.m. Sunday: Ricky Skaggs at Newberry Opera House. Ricky Skaggs, the legendary country music singer and bluegrass ambassador, will, per usual, perform two shows with his tight working band Kentucky Thunder. He last played Newberry in April. The opera house is at 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. $45; (803) 276-6264

7:30 p.m. Sunday: Col. Bruce Hampton and the Pharaoh Gummitt at Conundrum Music Hall. Col. Bruce Hampton has performed in so many bands, including Codetalkers, The Aquarium Rescue Unit and Hampton Grease Band. Each has something in common besides Hampton’s presence: a progressive, if not avant-garde approach to sound and storytelling. $8

9 p.m. Wednesday: Tatsuya Nakatani and Thomas Helton at Conundrum Music Hall. The contemporary percussionist Nakatani and double bassist Helton will perform solo sets before collaborating during a third. Both have audacious approaches to music. $6

7 p.m. Thursday: Shovels & Rope at NBT. Shovels & Rope is the folksy country wife-and-husband duo of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent. It’s a compelling combination, Hearst’s rasp and testimonial gift with Trent’s contemplative pace and delivery. With John Wesley Satterfield, The Post-Timey String Band, Elizabeth Warwick and Paul Brazel. $7