Monday, April 14

Toots & The Maytals at Toad's Place

Jamaica's Frederick "Toots" Hibbert is the group's long lasting leader since its formation in 1962. Since then, the group of vocal harmonizers have toured the world and taken a 10-year break. Upon their return, they won a Grammy in 2005 for best reggae album and done their own version of a Radiohead's Let Down for Radiodread, the Easy Star All-Stars tribute to the Ok Computer album. The Maytals will also be performing with Antero. $20 general admission. All ages show. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 15

The Greyboy Allstars at Toad's Place

DJ Greyboy and wind-expert Karl Denson co-founded this San Diego-based group that's now known for their fun fusion of funk and jazz. Fully loaded with Robert Walters and Chris Stillwell on keyboards and bass, they played a huge role in the late 90's acid jazz movement. Despite having a replacement drummer for the previous album, What Happened to Television? Zak Najor will be playing with them this Tuesday. Also sitting in is Dispatch's phenomenal guitarist Pete Francis. $18 in advance or $20 at the door. All ages show. 8 p.m.

Pat Benatar at The National

"You're a heart breaker, dream maker, love taker don't you mess around with me!" Yeah, you know you have sung along to the four-time Grammy Award winner's top hit, probably while driving alone in the car. No shame. Now, come and enjoy belting it in public with the rest of us. Pat will also be performing with her hunky guitarist Neil Giraldo. $35 general admission. All ages show. 8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16

The New Pornographers with Okkervil River at Toad's Place

Juno Award-winning Vancouver-based group is a power pop influenced indie rock band that is touring for their fourth album, Challengers. $22.50 in advance or $25 at the door. All ages show. 7:30 p.m.

Iron & Wine at The National

Sam Beam is a well-known folk rock singer and songwriter from South Carolina. After leaving his teaching career as a film and cinematography professor at Miami International University to become a full time musician, he is now touring for his third full length album, The Shepherd's Dog, which features other artists such as Joey Burns, Paul Niehaus of Calexico and jazz artists Matt Lux and Rob Burger. Iron & Wine will also be performing with Califone. $23 general admission. All ages show. 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 17

Sevendust and Saliva at The National