Batteryboy: The second album by Minneapolis songwriter Cobey Rouse's orchestral folk project, "Before the Silence Breaks," boasts emotionally drenched songs with the fluid, dramatic string arrangements to match. Members of We Are the Willows and Zoo Animal now round out the band. The Ericksons open the release party. (10:30 p.m. Fri., Icehouse, $8-$10.)
HazelFest: One of the most meaningful and hopeful music fests of the year, the renowned Hazelden treatment facility's fourth annual celebration of living sober also happens to have one of the most fun lineups of any big outdoor bash this year. Orchestral-rock headliners Cloud Cult were stunning at the State Theatre in February touting their ambitiously arranged new album "The Seeker," while hotly buzzing upstarts Hippo Campus earned another warm reception at Rock the Garden. Southern-boogie big band Davina & the Vagabonds and the Honeydogs each have strong new albums and powerful personal messages that speak to the cause of well-being. The fest also includes speakers, yoga, food trucks and kids activities. (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., Hazelden campus, 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd., Center City, $15-$25, free 12 & under, HazelFest.org.)
Lowertown Guitar Festival: Iowa roots music hero Bo Ramsey, a sideman to Greg and Pieta Brown and many others, will tout his new solo album Wildwood Calling" atop McNally Smith College of Music's fourth annual pickathon lineup. Other performers include bluegrass master David Grier, acoustic maven Peter Lang, soukous stylist Siama Matuzungidi, jazz man Zacc Harris and more. (1-11 p.m. Sat., 7th Place West plaza, St. Paul, all ages, free.)
Kraftskiva: For its fifth and purportedly final crayfish-themed block party, Bachelor Farmer restaurant went all out, getting 2013 Rock the Garden headliners Metric to finish off its big bash for a price that really seems like a steal. Emily Haines and her "Synthetica"-hitmaking, Toronto-bred band carried a poppier '80s vibe on last year's album, "Pagans in Vegas," but remain a full-throttle rock act in concert. They'll be joined by local indie-rock faves Alpha Consumer and Fort Wilson Riot, plus a menu of Fulton beers and Nordic food. Proceeds benefit the Climate Generation environmental fund. (5-10 p.m. Sat., 50 N. 2nd Av., Mpls., $25, Kraftskiva2016.com.)
Pizza Lucé Block Party: The daring pizza maker has another boldly adventurous lineup for its downtown street bash, with the omnipresent and ever-awesome hip-hop Lizzo headlining, reunited '80s/'90s indie-rock darlings Run Westy Run, local rap wizards Sean Anonymous and Carnage (the latter with a band!), Bruise Violet, Charlie Parr, Holidae and more. (Noon-10 p.m. Sat., 119 N. 4th St., Mpls., all ages, free.)
Corinne Bailey Rae: It's been 10 years since the British pop/jazz thrush broke through with "Put Your Records On." On "The Heart Speaks in Whispers," her third album, she delivers lots of gauzy folk-soul with some pop smarts. Six tracks are collaborations with Minneapolis twins Paris and Amber Strother of the group King. "Green Aphrodiasiac" is intoxicating, and "Horse Print Dress" evokes a certain Purple hero. (8:30 p.m. Sun., First Avenue, $31-$36.)
The Mavericks: With shades of Elvis, Orbison and other vintage rock, rockabilly and Latin sounds, America's best dance band will keep the AARP crowd moving their hips and feet, but frontman Raul Malo will also slay listeners with his ballads. (7:30 p.m. Tue. Minnesota Zoo, $52-$64.50.)
Journey: Don't stop believin' in Journey has been the message since Arnel Pineda, singer in a Filipino Journey tribute band, signed on in 2007. The group, whose recording career peaked in the 1980s, still packs arenas, thanks to Pineda's dynamic presence. Journey also prudently joins forces with kindred oldies, this time the Doobie Brothers, who still have cofounders Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston to deliver "Listen to the Music." Dave Mason of "Feelin' Alright" fame opens. (7 p.m. Tue. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, $29.50-$115)
Case/Lang/Veirs: This supergroup probably has more in common with the Trio (Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris) than Crosby, Stills & Nash. On their self-titled debut album, they show a nice blend but each lead singer seldom strays from form. k.d. lang is atmospheric, Neko Case is indie smart, Laura Veirs is homespun. In concert, they'll sing separately as well as together. (7:30 p.m. Wed. Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, $73-$103)
Prinze George: With their Minneapolis-made debut album earning a sizable music-blog buzz, childhood friends Naomi Almquist's and Kenny Grimm's electro-pop trio returns on its way to next weekend's Eaux Claires fest. (8:30 p.m. Wed., 7th Street Entry, $10.)
Carrie Rodriguez: The Americana singer/songwriter explored her Tex-Mex heritage beautifully on her new album "Lola," and adds to the intimate and familial vibe with her Minnesotan husband/guitarist Luke Jacobs on tour. (7 p.m. Thu., the Dakota, $30.)
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival: It's the 40th anniversary of the longest-running roots music fest in the state, and there's a lineup to match the occasion. Longtime Ricky Skaggs guitarist Clay Hess headlines Thursday, and then the sons and bandmates of Del McCoury — who tour and record as the Travelin' McCourys — will perform an afternoon and evening set Friday. Local favorites Pert Near Sandstone top it off Saturday. Other acts through the weekend include burgeoning Louisiana roots band the Revelers, Monroe Crossing, the Canote Brothers, No Man's String Band and Hand Picked Bluegrass. (6 p.m. Thu.-4 p.m. next Sun., El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, $20-$30/day, 12 & under free, MinnesotaBluegrass.org.)
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