Music this weekend and beyond

Live music and more, tonight through Thursday, compiled by Shaun Brady, Tom Di Nardo, James Johnson, Sara Sherr and Jonathan Takiff.

Rory Block: Block learned songs and guitar from blues originals like Son House. So she's carrying the torch and doing her best to keep the dust off the blues, old and new. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 7:30 tonight, $22, 215-928-0770, www.tinangel.com.

Dionne Warwick: What's it all about, Alfie? Do you know the way to San Jose? Lord knows, Warwick does, even though she may never love this way again. Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, N.J., 8 tonight, $45 and $55, 856-216-2170, www.ccparks.com.

Get The Led Out: Don't hold your breath waiting for the Led Zeppelin reunion tour. The Led's out again! Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8:30 tonight, $19.68 and $15 (each in four-pack purchase). 215-627-1332, www.livenation.com.

Dar Williams: Her scarily good song about participating in a psych experiment, "Buzzer," made a Rhapsody "Best of 2008" sampler. And there's lots more goodies on Williams' latest, more pop-ish than usual "Promised Land" album, and at her live show. Joshua Radin opens. Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, 8 tonight, $28 and $38, 572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

John Lilley: Voice and multi-instrumentalist from the Hooters takes center stage with a little help from his friends. Rob Dickenson opens. Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 8 tonight, $15/$18 (all ages), 484-732-8295, www.kennettflash.org.

Jim's Big Ego: Breezy, good-natured pop-rockers from Boston have a lot to live up to (front guy Jim Infantino), and they do. The Archituners, featuring Jonathan Dichter, aim to get a word (and tune) in sidewise. Milkboy Cafe Mainstage, 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, 8 tonight, $12, 610-645-5269, www.milkboycoffee.com.

Yo! Majesty: Rapper Shunda K of the Tampa Bay, Fla., duo (with Jwl. B) brings the raunchy, righteous rhymes to Philly. Joining her is former Floetry member The Floecist and local rap duo Sgt. Sass. The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $10, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

The Hype: Hip-hop meets rock, as GM, Sëla, Ami Verrill, Todash and Aphillyation take the stage while DJ Phsh keeps the party going upstairs. O.N.E. at Rittenhouse, 121 S. 19th St., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $5 (ladies free), 215-563-1038, www.oneatrittenhouse.com.

New Year, New Money: Hosted by Philadelphia rapper Oschino, this upscale affair features tunes spun by one of the best in the city, DJ Aktive. The West Philadelphia DJ has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop including the Roots, Gang Starr, Nas and Organized Confusion. Rain Lounge, 120 Chestnut St., 10 p.m. Thursday, $20 (ladies free before 11 p.m.), 973-441-9397, www.therainlounge.com.

Danger Danger Gallery Winter Dance Party: West Philly music and arts hub hosts a fund-raiser with Seanicus, Altitude Sickness and more. Danger Danger Gallery, 5013 Baltimore Ave., 8 tonight, all ages, myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.

Dangerous Ponies: Excellent Bee Team side project, with Wolfdogbirdman and Thief. Connie's Ric Rac, 1132 S. 9th St., 8 tonight, all ages, 215-279-7587, conniesricrac.com.

D.I.S.C.O. Texas Debut Tour: International dance party, direct from Portugal, including Moulinex and Xinobi. New York's Finger on the Pulse and Philly's Broadzilla are also on deck. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 9 tonight, $5, 215-291-4945, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Hell Under The El: Features Hangman's Cry and the Jam Clan. Diner on the Plaza, 43 Snyder Ave., 9 tonight, $5, all ages, 215-755-7899, www.myspace.com/hellundertheel.

Sweatheart: Cheeky dance-pop, performance-art band throws a party with Shawn Ryan and John Redden. Barbary, Frankford and Delaware avenues, 10 tonight, $5, myspace.com/thenewbarbary.

On Mono: Check out these shoegaze/psych-pop newcomers. With the Rhodes and Endless Culture. Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $8, 215-238-5888, www.thekhyber.com.

The Resurrection: Catch Robin's Bookstore in its new incarnation as Moonstone Arts, with poetry and music by Jan Beatty, CA Conrad, M. Saida Agostini and Laura Newman. Moonstone Arts, 108 S. 13th St., 6 p.m. Monday, free, all ages, 215-735-9600, www.robinsbookstore.com.

Aziz Ansari: L.A. comedian and member of MTV's "Human Giant" is getting ready to appear in Judd Apatow's "Funny People," and a new sitcom with "SNL's" Amy Poehler. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 7 p.m. Wednesday, $15, all ages, 215-684-0808, northstarbar.com.

Jane Monheit: At only 30, Monheit has already enjoyed a career lasting more than a decade and a slot as one of the most successful vocalists of the past several years. The title of her new CD, "The Lovers, the Dreamers, and Me," captures well her blend of romance and wistfulness. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $40-$50, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Sten Sandell Trio: No-brakes Swedish-Norwegian free-jazz trio - pianist Sandell, bassist Johan Berthling and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love - make their first appearance in Philly on a tour celebrating their 10th anniversary. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $12, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Sci-Fi Philly: Weekly avant-jazz showcase features Equis Equis Equis, the trio of tenor saxophonist Bryan Rogers, bassist Jon Barrios and drummer Mike Szekely; and guitarist Larry Tamanini's trio. Gojjo, 4540 Baltimore Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $5, www.scifiphilly.com.

Philadelphia Orchestra: To celebrate the Academy of Music's 152nd anniversary, Christoph Eschenbach leads the ensemble in their annual one-block journey. Blythe Danner hosts, with narrator Fred Willard and pop icon James Taylor as guests. The symphonic program includes Berlioz's "Roman Carnival" Overture, the final two sections of Stravinsky's "The Firebird" and the finale of Brahms' Double Concerto. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, 7:30 tonight, $80-$183, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops: In "Visions Of America," Nero's crack ensemble will accompany photographs by Joseph Sohm and perform music by Roger Kellaway with lyrics by Marilyn and Alan Bergman. With Grammy-winning thrush Patti Austin. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 3 p.m. tomorrow plus Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Jan. 30, $27-$104, 215-893-1999, www.phillypops.org.