Wednesday, September 24

Mark Geary at the Camel

From the olde sod, Geary is touring behind his third record. He started out playing with Jeff Buckley back in the day at Café Sine, no not ours, the original one. Ben Arnold opens. Call (804) 353-4901 for ticket price. Show at 8 p.m.

Thursday, September 25

Mathematicians at The Triple

Dewi Decimal, Albert Gorithm IV and Pete Pythagorus (The Mathematicians) throw down in complex numerical ways. You better bone up on the value of pi, to at least 14 decimal places. Also playing are The Point (from DC, which knows nothing of higher math judging by the federal budget) and Shut Up and Dance, the best band name that doubles as a pick-up line. Ever. Call (804) 359-7777 for ticket pricing. Show at 10 p.m.

Friday, September 26

Planet Full of Blues at Grandpa Eddie's BBQ

Imagine Stevie Ray Vaughan colliding with Blood, Sweat, & Tears and you get a new shade of blue for the 21st Century. Show at 8:30 p.m.

Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun at Shenanigans

Kirchen's signature sound has been dubbed "Dieselbilly" as it incorporates elements of country, blues, rockabilly, western swing and boogie-woogie. So what are you waiting for. Call (804) 264-5010. Show at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 27

The Rats at The Triple

These rats were found living in a garage in New York behind CBGB's in about 1979. They ate all the punk rock cheese. With RVA's Octane Saints and Tommy Two Fingers. Call (804) 359-7777 for ticket pricing.

Sunday, September 28

Big Boss Combo at Legend Brewery

Another night of bluegrass at the Southside Brewery. Free. Show at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, September 29

Nelly at Toad's Place

Rapper, Grammy winner, part owner of a professional basketball team and inventor of Pimp Juice. He'll gladly sell you some after the show. Tickets are $40. Show at 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 30

Joan Osborne at Toad's Place

The soulful chanteuse is touring behind her brand spanking new record, "Little Wild One." Matt Morris opens. Tickets $25, doors at 7 p.m.