Basilica Block Party: One of the most celebrated songwriters of the moment, Alabama twang-rocker Jason Isbell, and one of the most-loved-and-hated alt-rock bands of the '90s, Cake, earned the top slots at this year's Basilica Block Party. The Isbell-led Friday lineup also includes Prince's well-revived former band the Revolution, soul-pop groovers Fitz & the Tantrums, Aussie strummers the John Butler Trio, plus Delta Rae and locals Now, Now, Tabah, Lady Lark and more. Saturday's Cake-eating menu also offers fellow '90s throwbacks Third Eye Blind, Michigan pop-rocker Borns, Andy Grammer, Judah & the Lion, Reina del Cid, the Shackletons and others. (5 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Basilica of St. Mary, $70-$125, basilicablockparty.org.)
Eaux Claires Fest: Everyone in Bon Iver land is talking about the lineup at Justin Vernon's fourth annual woodlands camp-out this year. Or rather, they're talking about the lack of a lineup. At press time, the Wisconsin indie-rock hero and his crew hadn't yet wavered in their pledge to keep the schedule and names under wraps. Rumored participants include the National, Patti Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Pussy Riot, Sharon Van Etten, Ho9909 and fest regulars such as Phil Cook, Francis & the Lights and Marijuana Deathsquads. But can't say for sure. (Noon-midnight Fri. & Sat., Foster Farms, 3443 Crescent Av. in Eau Claire, Wis., $109/day, $199/two-day, EauxClaires.com.)
Trampled by Turtles: Maybe the most Minnesotan rock show of summer, the newly revived, continually beloved acoustic sextet is taking over the state's best outdoor venue once again with another stellar lineup of homegrown favorites, including Charlie Parr, Bad Bad Hats, the Last Revel, Superior Siren and the Teague Alexy Band. (4 p.m. Sat., Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, $40, free for kids 12 & under, eTix.com.)
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Even though they finally released their long overdue duet album last fall, the first couple of country music hasn't changed its set list much since last August when they performed two triumphant shows at Xcel Energy Center. They're switching venues, but crossing the river won't alter the chemistry between the hunky, playful McGraw and the golden-voiced Hill, who hasn't issued a solo album of new material since 2001. Devin Dawson opens. (7:30 p.m. Sat. Target Center, Mpls., $69.50 - $119.50, ticketmaster.com)
Ray Wylie Hubbard: One of the all-time great Texas songwriters, he's a terrific storyteller in both conversation and song. Although best known for penning the Jerry Jeff Walker hit "Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother," the 71-year-old has been regularly cranking out Americana gems. With his weathered and knowing voice, he spins compelling tales of God, the devil and the Twin Cities' own blues legends Koerner, Ray & Glover on 2017's overlooked album "Tell The Devil That I'm Getting There As Fast As I Can," which features guests Lucinda Williams, Eric Church and Patty Griffin. (7 p.m. Sun. Dakota, Mpls., sold out)
Regina Marie Williams and Greta Oglesby: They are two of the Twin Cities' finest actresses who sing. Each has the vocal chops and stage panache to succeed as a singer, but they have chosen the slightly more predictable vehicle of theater. Williams has showcased her voice, especially her Nina Simone repertoire, in clubs from time to time, but this is a rare club appearance for Oglesby, a formidable but underappreciated soul-gospel voice. The duo is calling their joint show Diva To Diva, with pianist Sanford Moore leading the band. (7 p.m. Mon. Dakota, $25)
Glassjaw & Quicksand: Two bands that fell nicely between the cracks of grunge, punk and metal in the early-'90s, each released their first albums in over a decade last year and sound ready to roar again. (6:30 p.m. Mon., Varsity Theater, $30.)
Davell Crawford & Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Two of New Orleans' most revered music institutions, soulful piano man Crawford and second-line brass band revivalists DDBB are pairing up for what should be an extra-funky, two-night, four-set stand at one of their favorite places to beat the Louisiana heat this time of the year. (7 & 9 p.m. Tue. & Wed., the Dakota, $30-$40.)