Here's the music lineup on Philly stages tonight & in the coming week

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

Marina & the Diamonds: Welsh-born of Greek extraction, Marina Diamandis flashes a quirky, worldly variation on girly pop equally indebted to Kate Bush and Blondie, PJ Harvey and Britney Spears. The talent was voted No. 2 on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll! And by the way, she's Marina while we, her fans, are "The Diamonds." Nice to be in the act. Show openers: Sunny California indie pop rockers Young the Giant. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 tonight, $21-$26, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Lou Barlow: Best known for his work with Sebadoh and Folk Implosion, Barlow is a staunchly independent eccentric with an acid-laced, mind-expanded aura. The wistfully harmonizing, dream folk duo Wye Oak make for a complimentary opener. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9:30 tonight, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Guy Davis: A second-generation performer and offspring of noted actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee brings a rare resonance, power and depth to his blues and folk originals and covers. While urban raised, his music also reflects his grandparents' rural roots. Longwood Gardens, Routes 1 & 52, Kennett Square, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, free with Gardens admission, $6 (students), $14 (seniors) $16 (adults), ages 4 and under free, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org.

Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy: A tenor so sweet he was picked to fill the Glenn Yarborough slot in the Limeliters folk trio, Mack has also fronted a touring John Denver tribute show. But here he steps out with his wife, a talent in the Emmylou Harris zone. Local lights Lizanne Knott and John Conahan also trill. Psalm Salon, 5841 Overbrook Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $16/$20, pre-show meal catered by Avril Restaurant available, 215-477-7578, psalmsalon.com.

Stan Ridgway: The man who gave us the tremulous "Mexican Radio" as leader of Wall of Voodoo still has the gift, putting forth fascinating fevered visions on his new "Neon Mirage" album. You'll love his wry, deadpan commentary about accident avoidance "Turn a Blind Eye," the dark and foreboding twangster "This Town Called Face" and his homage to truth telling "Lenny Bruce." Honestly, it's all special. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $22, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Dungen: Swedish for "the grove," this Stockholm based band fronted by singer/composer/multi-instrumentalist Gustav Ejstes picks up where the likes of Pink Floyd, the Doors, ELP, Frank Zappa, Steely Dan and others of the lofty prog rock persuasion left off. Oft mellifluous, other times jazzy jamming, with no two tunes alike, it's music that often makes the room spin and needs no translation. San Francisco space/psychedelic rock minimalists Wooden Shjips also wash ashore. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Dirty Projectors: Highly regarded deconstructionists delight in defocusing the lens and image, mixing psych-folk and prog-chorale shoutouts with impressionistic lyrics, irratic electro/acoustic drum beats and scattered guitar "stings." All to challenge expectations, wash you clean. Accept no substitutes, 'cause there are none! Equally ambitious, Canadian composer/violinist/keyboardist/singer Owen Pallett opens. Trocadero, 10th and Arch Sts., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday $15/$17, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com.

Moreland & Arbuckle: Lowdown, dirty guitar and harmonica wailing blues dudes tear the house down. Think John Lee Hooker meets White Stripes. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $10, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Rhett Miller: While still linked to the Old '97s, this dude's been out of that Americana band so long and churned so much gritty good roots rock on his own, we should just be calling him Rhett Miller of . . . Rhett Miller fame. Adam Taylor opens. Sellersville Theater, Main and Temple streets, Sellersville, 8 p.m. Thursday, $25 & $40, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

Stacy Clark: Winsome-voiced, hook-happy singer- songwriter throws a wide net that could pull in mainstream and indie pop fans alike. Co-billed are Arlene McCann and Omar Ruiz. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Temps & Tops: Two of the most famous soul and R&B groups of all time, the Temptations and the Four Tops (though sadly minus the late, great Levi Stubbs) have between them over a century's worth of worth of hit-making. Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J., 9 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, $45 to $100, 609-340-4000, www.tropicana.net.

The Bounce: DJs Emynd and Bo Bliz are back once again for their First Friday party. This month they'll welcome guest DJ Phsh, whose eclectic blends of hip-hop and other genres have made him a favorite at parties like Superdope. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, $5, 21-plus, 215-634-7400, myspace.com/thenewbarbary.

Robotique: Soul, funk and Afrobeat are the orders of the day when Philly native Rich Medina spins. He'll do a guest set alongside resident DJs Billy W and Ryan T. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 Front St., 10 tonight, $5, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Donna Summer: One of the most successful female artists of all time, Summer has sold an astonishing 130 million records worldwide. It's no wonder she's been referred to as the Queen of Disco. Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $35.50, $50.50 and $75.50, 609-449-1000, www.trumptaj.com.

Schooly D: Philly's own Godfather of Gangster Rap weighs in. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $12, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Al Green: One of the most talented soul singers of his generation, Green has managed to stay relevant where many of his peers have fallen into obscurity. His critically acclaimed 2008 album, "Lay It Down," was produced by Philly natives Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson and James Poyser. Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $55, $65 and $85, 609-348-4411, www.caesarsac.com.

The Roots: Having released one of the best hip-hop albums of the year in "How I Got Over," Philly's favorite band takes a break from its gig as house band for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Also performing is Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Music Box, One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 9 p.m. Sunday, $55, 1-866-692-6742, www.theborgata.com.

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly: Philly native Beverly and his group's 30-year-plus career includes hits like "Joy and Pain," "Before I Let Go" and "Back In Stride." Dell Music Center, 33rd Street and Ridge Avenue, 8 p.m. Sunday, $23-$65, 215-685-9560, www.mydelleast.com.

Rangda: Experimental psych supergroup featuring Sun City Girls' Sir Richard Bishop, Six Organs of Admittance's Ben Chasney and avant drummer Chris Corsano. With the Major Stars and Kohoutek. M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave., 7 tonight, $10, 215-739-5577, www.themanhattanroom.com.

Festival Bar: Philadelphia Live Arts Festival/Philly Fringe provides an after-performance hang with various DJs (Broadzilla tonight, Eddie Austin tomorrow), the West Philadelphia Orchestra on Wednesday, and more. Festival Bar, Spring Garden Street and Columbus Boulevard, 10 p.m. weekends, 9 p.m. weekdays, free, 215-413-1318, www.livearts-fringe.org/festival-bar.cfm.

Late Night Cabaret: Also Fringe-related, this offers a free sampling of various performers and disciplines. Tonight is hosted by Brat's Madi DiStefano with The Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret and Bunny Voodoo. RUBA Club, 414 Green Street, 9 tonight, free, 215-627-9831, www.latenightcabaret.com.

Chikkita Violenta: Mexico City's answer to Broken Social Scene plays with Philly's Gods & Queens and the chamber pop of Brooklyn's North Highlands. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $8-10, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Late Night Cabaret: Hosted by Deborah Block, this includes Peek-a-Boo Revue's Key and Bravissimo Burlesque's Lil Steph, Corn Mo and 357 Lover. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Avenue, 10 p.m. tomorrow, free, 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

England Belongs To Twee: This month's installment, "Bird Trouble," highlights female DJs with NPR/Village Voice contributor Maura Johnston, WPRB's Julia Factorial and my pal Maria Tessa and the Barbary's Danielle Redden. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, free for women, $1 for men, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Making Time Radbeque Freakout: What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with Dave P and company. Guests include Erol Alkan, Boys Noize and PYT's Tommy Up on grill. Bamboo Bar, 927 N. Delaware Ave., 4 p.m. Sunday, $15, 215-931-0101, www.igetrvng.musictoday.com/Igetrvng/calendar.aspx.

Fennesz: Austrian experimental musician has worked with Mike Patton, Sparklehorse, Isis and even Nine Inch Nails. This is his first Philadelphia performance. International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $20, all ages, 215-895-6546, www.ihousephilly.org.

Late Night Cabaret: Includes Brat Productions' music-video premiere of "There's No Place Like the Prom," a one-night-only collaboration between members of the Extraordinaires, Brat Productions and Cabaret Red Light performing a rock opera tribute to Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief," and much more. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Sunday, free, 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

Best Coast: Bethany Cosentino-led duo is one of the most hyped bands of the year and for good reasons: girl group harmonies layered over sun-drenched, reverb-laden songs where it's always summer - without the humidity. Cults and Slutever open. First Unitarian Church, 2125 Chestnut St., $12, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

Sleep: Interest in this '90s cult metal band has grown since they broke up and members formed Om and and High on Fire. Their two-hour reunion show includes A Storm of Light and Iron Man. Starlight Ballroom/Club Polaris, 460 N. 9th St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $25, all ages, 215-821-R5R5, www.r5productions.com.

Tortoise: For almost two decades, the Chicago supergroup continues to masterfully meld jazz, dub, and electronics into a smooth package. With Greg Davis, Ben Vida and Grimace Foundation. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $22-$32, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Balmorhea: Austin band mixes neo-classical and folk instrumentation. Electro-folk duo Mountain opens. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $12, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Tony Williams Jazz Festival: The annual festival, founded by the Philadelphia altoist, celebrates its 20th anniversary, this year honoring drummer Mickey Roker and bassist Darryl Hall. The line-up includes Rob Henderson's H-Factor, saxophonist Tim Warfield, and the yearly appearance by Bill Cosby in his guise as a jazz drummer. Embassy Suites, 9000 Bartram Ave., today through Sunday, $5-$150, 215-365-4500, www.macjazz.org.

Fahir Atakoglu: Istanbul-born composer and pianist, whose music is a rich modern fusion, headlines Turkish Night. Between sets there will be a presentation on yastiks, small Turkish rugs. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, 5:45 and 7:15 tonight, free with regular museum admission of $16, 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org.

JT Project: Led by the duo of bassist/keyboardist Jacob Webb and saxophonist Todd Schefflin, both in their early 20s, JT is a blend of soul-jazz, R&B and hip-hop. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 7:30 & 9:30 tonight, $15, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Jeans and Jewels Fundraiser: Electric violinist Ken Ford performs, followed by dinner and dancing, to raise money for the "Campaign for Working Families," a nonprofit organization committed to solving urban problems in the Philadelphia region. Drexelbrook Club, 4700 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill, 8 tonight, $100, 2156-294-8875, www.guiltedcage.com.

G. Calvin Weston: Philly drummer, most famously a member of Ornette Coleman's pioneering avant-funk-jazz ensemble Prime Time, pays tribute to another landmark fusion group. His quartet Treasures of the Spirit will perform the music of John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9 tonight, $7, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Monkadelphia: Philly quintet dedicated to performing the music of Thelonious Monk has just release its second CD, "Crepuscule." The band features vibraphonist Tony Miceli, saxophonist Chris Farr, pianist Tom Lawton, bassist Micah Jones and drummer Jim Miller. Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom St., 8 & 10 p.m. tomorrow, $20, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Fennesz: Austrian electronics experimentalist has collaborated with countless other artists over his 25-year career, but will perform solo for his first-ever appearance in Philadelphia. Local noisemakers Jesse Kudler and Ian Fraser open. International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $20, 215-387-5125, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic: Two guitarists combine classical, jazz, and world music influences in a virtuosic acoustic duo performance. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Dave Burrell: Legendary Philly-based pianist, whose wide-ranging playing encompasses the history of jazz from Jelly Roll Morton to the avant-garde, celebrates 70 years of his own history in a birthday performance with a special guest as yet unnamed. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 8 p.m. Thursday, $12, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.