5 tonight: Spring Out at Jillian’s. Spring Out is, of course, the sibling of Fall Out, the concert put on by WARQ-FM Rock 93.5 in the fall. The bands playing the spring version: Awolnation, Neon Trees, Twin Atlantic and The Features. Jillian’s is at 800 Gervais St. $16; www.warq.com
7:30 tonight: Buzz Cason at Second Line House Concerts. Buzz Cason is a Nashville-based singer who mixes folk, pop, rock and country into his songs. As with most Nashville performers without a household name, Cason, who sang background for Elvis and Kenny Rogers, has written for many of country music’s stars. Socializing begins at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. $15; (803) 530-6753 or briogrande@gmail.com
8 and 10:30 tonight and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday: D.L. Hughley at Comedy House Theatre. D.L. Hughley, one of The Original Kings of Comedy, also has had a successful TV career. He starred in the sitcom “The Hughleys”; he was a correspondent on NBC’s short-lived “The Jay Leno Show”; and he hosted a comedy news show on CNN. Speaking of the news, Hughleys, like most comedians, touches on current events. But he is especially successful trading news bits because of his “can-you-believe-this?” voice is a beacon of incredulity. The theater is at 2768 Decker Blvd.; (803) 798-9898 or www.comedyhouse.us
9 tonight: Ben G at 5 Points Pub. Ben G and his B-Fam crew know how to party. And rap, something not all rappers, local and beyond, find essential. Ben G is a feel-good MC, which is probably why his shows are like parties, reunions with friends. His shows typically include a live drummer, an accompaniment that elevates the performance exponentially. The pub is at 2020 Devine St.; (803) 253-7888
9 tonight: Geoff Achison at The Venue on Broad. Geoff Achison, a blues guitarist from Australia, bounces easily between blues, funk and rock. The Venue is at 1020 Broad St., Camden. $10; (803) 713-8333
5:30 p.m. Saturday: THE Dubber at Alien Carnival House Concert. THE Dubber, a one-man band, is unique because he understands how to play reggae-inflected music: It requires spirit, something that isn’t derived from an accent, no matter how impassioned. Respect, boss. Bring a covered dish, snack or beverage to share, as well as a blanket or lawn chair because the show is going to be outside. Music begins at 7 p.m. $15; (803) 413-5676 or bocelts@yahoo.com for reservations
7 p.m. Saturday: mewithoutYou at New Brookland Tavern. At times mewithoutYou’s music can sound like artsy rock or driving pop. The Philadelphia-based band’s music is unpredictable, and that’s an appealing quality to have. With Imaginary Cities and Buried Beds. NBT is at 122 State St., West Columbia. $15 in advance, $17 at the door; (803) 791-4413 or newbrooklandtavern.com
8 p.m. Saturday: Tim Daisy and Jeb Bishop at Conundrum Music Hall. Daisy is a percussionist, and Bishop plays trombone. Bishop, a skilled composer and conscientious improviser, doesn’t place typical constraints on his instrument, but he always maintains a swinging resolve about his notes. The prolific Daisy, a musician familiar in these parts, has unmatched dynamism and creativity when it comes to assaulting a drum kit. This situation will be fun. Conundrum is at 626 Meeting St., West Columbia. $8; www.conundrum.us. (The band will also perform at 10 p.m. Sunday at The Whig, 1200 Main St. Don’t eat dinner and have some chicken and waffles.)
8 p.m. Saturday: Blues Traveler at Tin Roof. “Suck it in, suck it in, suck it in / If you’re Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn.” Those lyrics are from “Hook,” a song my first college roommate would play repeatedly just so he could sing along. Admittedly, it’s a good song, if only because it’s hard to forget. Blues Traveler, a blues-rock band, strutted onto the mainstream stage in the mid-’90s as one of the bands, along with Hootie and The Blowfish, that pushed grunge and its flannel shirts to the sales rack. Other memorable singles “But Anyway” and “Run-Around” positioned frontman and harmonicist John Popper as an unlikely star. The outdoor concert will also feature Patrick Davis, the Camden native who has steadily built a strong writing resume in Nashville. A solo career could be next. Tin Roof is at 1022 Senate St. $22; (803) 771-1558 or tinroofbars.com
9 p.m. Saturday: The Fishing Journal at NBT. The Fishing Journal is led by guitarist and vocalist Chris Powell who sings with a strained squawk, especially when he’s delivering rapid-fire lyrics. Don’t overlook the musicianship of this indie-punk band; the jams are sly but extremely well conceived. Bassist Reno Gooch and drummer Josh Latham provide a sturdy backing for Powell. With Happiness Bomb and Chuck Mims & The Riot Act. Art Bar is at 1211 Park St.; (803) 929-0198
1 p.m. Sunday: American Roots Music Festival at the Fairfield County Museum and The 145 Club. The festival, an extension of “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music,” an exhibition at the Fairfield County Museum, will feature Susan Douglass Taylor, Russell Franklin and John Hartness at the museum. Beginning at 5 p.m. at the 145 Club, Marv Ward, Jellyroll & Delicious Dish, Mojo Collins and D.B. Bryant will play. The museum is at 231 South Congress St., Winnsboro, and the 145 Club is at 145 South Congress St. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; (803) 635-9811 or the145club.com
8 p.m. Monday: Pretty Things Peepshow at NBT. You won’t have to actually peep because the burlesque performers will be dancing on stage for all to see. Donny Vomit is the show’s host, and he’ll announce performers with names such as Alley Oops, Gogo Amy and Heather Holiday. $10 in advance, $12 at the door
8 p.m. Wednesday: William Beckett at 5 Points Pub. William Beckett, formerly of the mall-punk band The Academy Is ..., is ready for primetime as a solo performer. He played enough supporting roles, singing background on recordings by Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes and others. He released his first solo EP, “Walk the Talk,” in April. On “Compromising Me,” one of the better songs, Beckett sings through an electro-pop haze. In his music, a sing-along is always near. With Cara Salimando. $10 for over 21, $12 for under
