Lenny Kravitz
Thirty years after his debut album, he's back with dreadlocks (again) and a new album, "Raise Vibration." The R&B-loving rocker who has always worn his Prince influences on his sleeve also echoes Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder on the new disc, commenting on the state of the world with soulful songs and modern electronica touches. He pleads for unity on "Here to Love," an orchestral piano ballad with a choir, because he always believes in letting love rule. (7:30 p.m. Sun., Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. $69.50-$299.50, ticketmaster.com)
JON BREAM
Thomas Rhett
Even though he's the son of '90s country star Rhett Akins, he doesn't sound like anybody's dad's country. The dude with the scruffy beard and backwards ball cap is more pop-soul with a Nashville ZIP code, scoring 13 No. 1 songs including "T-Shirt" and "Marry Me." This year's "Center Point Road," his fourth bestselling album, features the falsetto-fueled "Blessed," the poppy "VHS" (very hot summer) and "That Old Truck," probably his most old-school tune. Also appearing are Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Akins. (7 p.m. Sat., Xcel Energy Center, W. 7th St. & Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. Sold out, ticketmaster.com)
J.B.
