Here's the lineup on Philadelphia-area stages tonight and 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.

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers: Good-time Americana rockers get the weekend rolling with a snap, crackle and pop, and hopefully lots from their new album "The Bear." Roy Jay opens. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 tonight, $25-$35, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Blonde Redhead: To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Electric Factory at its current location, all tickets for upcoming shows at the venue have been downwardly priced to $15 for one week, starting today at noon and tonight with this rockin' bill. (No handling charges, either.) Also hitting the stage, Pantha DuPrince and hometown wonders Blood Feathers. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8:30 tonight, 215-627-1332, www.electricfactory.info.

Candy Kayne: The bluesy, jazzy belter is as cute as her name, though more tart than sweet. Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, N.J., 7:30 tonight, $17.50, 609-324-0880, www.the-record-collector.com.

Martha & the Vandellas: We're running out of "Heatwave," though Ms. Reeves will still be "Dancing in the Streets." Havana, 105 S. Main St., New Hope, 8 tonight, $35, 215-862-1933, havananewhope.com.

The Kennedys: Pete and Maura are both great on their own, but together they're explosive - the hardest-rockin' duo in folk-abilly music. And what a backstory: On their first date, the lovebirds visited Buddy Holly's grave. The Winterlings open. Psalm Salon, 5841 Overbrook Ave., 8 p.m. tomorrow, $16/$20, 215-477-7578, www.thepsalmsalon.com. Dinner buffet (catered by Avril BYOB) available before the show.

Mayer Hawthorne and the Country: Detroit-spawned, blue-eyed retro soulsters take a lightstepping journey down doo-wop lane. Think a "baby" Hall & Oates. Also on the bill, the Heavy, How You Like Me Now and Childish Gambino. TLA, 334 South St., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $29, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Chris Smither: Finding the blues in songs expected and unusual, Smither is one of the most distinctive vocal interpreters and a consummate guitar picker. If you loved him on the mainstage at the folk festival, catch him up close and personal. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 7 and 9:30 p.m. tomorrow, $25, 215-928-0978, tinangel.com.

Nick Lowe: British pub rocker has many a tasty original on tap. Just skimming the top of the barrel - "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding," "Cruel To Be Kind" and "I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass." Welsh keyboardist Geraint Watkins - who's backed Lowe, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney and more - entertains first. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $40.50-$50.50, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Dead Kennedys: Put your fists in the air for San Francisco's legendary old-school punksters, oft emulated, rarely duplicated. With Dirty Tactics. TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m Sunday, $23, $45 (four-pack), 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Raul Malo: Countrypolitan talent touts the music from his career-defining, new "Sinners & Saints" album, which traces his stylistic journey from the salsa-lovin' Cuban neighborhoods of Miami through years with the country band the Mavericks and into his own as a distinctive troubadour. Shannon Whitworth, a new voice in the Lucinda Williams vein, goes on first. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, $29.50-$47.50, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

First Aid Kit: Harmonizing sisterly duo from Sweden with lotsa attitude promises distraction if not relief for your sores. We' re also taken by show-sharing gentle soul Ferraby Lionheart (just don't get us started about that name). Sisters 3 opens. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10/$12, 215-739-9684, johnnybrendas.com.

Bad Religion: Someone had fun putting together this bill, as the California punk rockers are mixing it up with Bouncing Souls and Off With Their Heads. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $15 (anniversary special), 215-627-1332, www.electricfactory.info.

The Dirty Heads: Californian beach bums surf in on a frothy crest with hip-hop and reggae flavas. Also riding the waves: Among Criminals, Lukas JP and the Nomad Clientele. TLA, 334 South St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $26.50, 215-922-1011, www.livenation.com.

Robby Kreiger: Guitar player from the Doors and composer of "Light My Fire" still burns up the strings. Havana, 105 S. Main St., New Hope, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $35, 215-862-1933, www.havananewhope.com.

The Extra Lens: John Darnielle (Mountain Goats) and Franklin Bruno (Nothing Painted Blue, Human Hearts) bring their own entertaining touch to the irreverent, folksy duo form. John Vanderslice shares some, too. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8 p.m. Tuesday, $18, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Kris Allen: You wouldn't know it from the Ticketmaster site, but the 2009 winner of "American Idol" is hitting town as special guest on the Lifehouse tour. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8 p.m Wednesday, $15 (anniversary special price), 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info.

Great Lakes: Another yummy Americana band spawned in Athens, Ga., shares a bill with Le Fits, Magnetic Dog, Scott Churchman. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9 p.m. Wednesday, $7, 267-671-9298, www.iourecords.com.

Gary Numan: Robo popster with that future-shocked synth sound serves up his classic long player, "The Pleasure Principal," from whence roared "Cars." Heavy goth-classical ensemble Rasputina weaves spells first. And for fans with divided loyalties, theater management will screen the Phillies playoff game "if necessary" in the bar and lobby. Trocadero, 10th and Arch streets, 8 p.m. Thursday, $24/$26 (all ages), 215- 922-6888, www.thetroc.com.

Julian Velard: Keyboard-centric alt popster has a classic '70s tune sense, cool, crash-tested voice and wry sense of humor. First song he ever penned was an ode to disgraced kiddie star Pee-wee Herman. Chris Trapper, best known as lead singer of Push Stars, is co-billed. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 8:30 p.m. Thursday, $12, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.

Lissie: We went begging for a photo of this whirlwind talent yesterday, to tout her scheduled (sold out!) Thursday show at Johnny Brenda's, only to be told by the publicist that the gig's been "postponed." Somebody tell the club! Oh, we just did.

DeVotchKa: Slav-rock four-piece puts the gypsy in your soul, as headliners of the Caravan tour. Electric Factory, 7th and Willow streets, 8 p.m. Thurday, $15 (anniversary special), 215-627-1332, electricfactory.info.

So Special: This third-Friday party features DJs Emynd and Bo Bliz playing some of the best music you're likely to hear anywhere. Get there early for no cover and enjoy one of the most reasonably priced hip-hop parties of the week. Silk City, 435 Spring Garden St., 10 tonight, free before 11 p.m., $5 after, 215-592-8838, www.silkcityphilly.com.

It's The Year 1995: DJs Bo Bliz and Emynd rock two nights in a row, this time taking the DJ booth for another one of their classics-filled "Year" parties. Hosted by Philly's own Reef the Lost Cauze. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. tomorrow, $7, 21-plus, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Boom Bap: Legendary DJ Synapse of the Zulu Nation will serve as special guest at this classic hip-hop party. Also spinning will be resident DJs Lil Dave, Apple Juce and Case Bloom. Medusa, 27 S. 21st St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, no cover, 21-plus, 215-557-1981, www.medusalounge.com.

Kuf Knotz CD Release Show: After serving as frontman for hip-hop fusion group the Hustle, Kuf is releasing his debut solo album, "BoomBox Logic," on Mad Dragon records. Also performing will be Jawnzap 7, Don McCloskey and Chalk & the Beige Americans. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 10 p.m. tomorrow, $13, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Mixtape Live: Presented by 2 DopeBoyz and CDR Radio, this show features a great lineup of indie hip-hop talent, highlighted by Sean Falyon. Also performing are STS and Truck North of the Money Making Jam Boys, Don Will of Tanya Morgan, Esso, El Prez, Spree Wilson and Che Grand. Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10, 215-922-5483, www.thetroc.com.

Pirate Radio Live: Weekly music showcase hosts the first installment of a planned monthly "Illegal Broadcasters Reggae Night." Featured in this edition will be Solomonic Sound's DJ Rob Paine and singer AKILLES. Blockley Pourhouse, 3801 Chestnut St., 9 p.m. Tuesday, $5, 215-222-1234, www.theblockley.com.

Agnostic Front: Influential New York City hardcore band turns 25. With Mother Mercy, Product of Waste and the Claw. North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 7 tonight, $15, 215-787-0488, northstarbar.com.

The Henry Clay People: Led by two brothers, this California quartet writes working-for-the-weekend anthems: part Tom Petty and part Replacements. With the Dig. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 7:30 tonight, $10, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Legends of Punk: Hell Under The El presents a bill that doubles as a local punk history lesson: Pure Hell, Dead City Psychos, Loaf-ss, Decontrol and Mikey Wild backed by Scareho. The Blockley, 38th and Chestnut streets, 8 tonight, $7, 215-222-1234, www.theblockley.com.

Deli Magazine Anniversary Party: Local music blog celebrates with the Extraordinaires, An American Chinese, Power Animal, DJ Jersey Dan and art by Meredith Edlow. Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 tonight, $10, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com.

Finger Banger: Aside from Christine O'Donnell, the funnest party in town is obsessed with witches, hence this month's theme, "Season of the Witch." Expect classic punk, riot grrl (leaning heavily on Babes in Toyland), '90s dance, and pretty much anything and everything. Fluid, 613 S. 4th St., 10 tonight, free until 11 or $3, 215-629-3686, fluidnightclub.com.

Robotique: For two years, the weekly disco party has been teaching the indie kids to dance. They bid farewell tonight with Chicago house maestro Jamie 3:26. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 10 tonight, $5, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

The Lovetones: Australian psych band joins like-minded locals Sounds of Kaleidoscope and Far-Out Fangtooth. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, $8, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

'Allo Darlin': If you like Heavenly, Camera Obscura and Pains of Being Pure at Heart, this London band is highly recommended. With Brown Recluse and Strand of Oaks. Cha-Cha'razzi, 1918 S. Bancroft Street, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $6-$8, all ages, myspace.com/brownreclusesings.

Agent Orange: Classic surf-punk band returns with the Flyswatters and Jukebox Zeros. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 5 p.m. Sunday, $13-15, 215-291-4919, www.kungfunecktie.com.

Frankie Rose & the Outs: Rose, drummer for the Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls and Crystal Stilts, steps out with her own Phil Spector-influenced project. With Woven Bones and Reading Rainbow. Kung Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St., 8 p.m. Wednesday, $8, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com.

Matthew Dear: New York electronic artist plays with a live band at Dave P's weekly Snacks series. Voyeur, 1221 Saint James St., 10 p.m. Thursday, $10, 215-821-7575, www.r5productions.com.

Todd Marcus Orchestra: Bass clarinetist/composer leads a horn-heavy nonet with his own unconventional axe. The lineup for this date features Xavier Davis (piano) and Tia Fuller (alto sax, flute). Chris' Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 7:30 and 9:30 tonight, $15, 215-568-3131, www.chrisjazzcafe.com.

Matthew Shipp: Wilmington, Del.-born pianist has garnered as much attention lately for his controversial put-downs of jazz icons like Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett as for his playing, but that doesn't change the fact that he's consistently one of the most individual and uncompromising voices in the modern avant-garde. He'll perform solo in support of his latest CD. Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St., 8 tonight, $12, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Marc Cary Focus Trio: Pianist's longstanding trio, with drummer/tabla player Sameer Gupta and bassist David Ewell, employs a wide-ranging blend of influences, but rather than getting bogged down in heady conceptualism, they're a combustible, expansive unit. Chris' Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 8 and 10 tomorrow, $22, 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Best known for his scores, and occasional performances, in movies like "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," "The Last Emperor" and "The Sheltering Sky," Ryuichi is also a pioneering jazz and electronic musician. He'll perform a solo set culled from his new two-disc set, half pared-down renditions of earlier compositions, half explorations of ambient sound culled from recordings made in the Arctic Sea. Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, 8 p.m. Sunday, $25-$35, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com.

Avant Ascension: Monthly avant-jazz showcase features saxophonist Elliott Levin with the Testa Brothers and keyboardist Paul Woznicki; the quintet Hollow Bones, featuring Levin and Sun Ra Arkestra leader Marshall Allen; and trumpeter/composer Thomas Madeja's brass/percussion ensemble Nu Directions Chamber Brass. Tritone, 1508 South St., 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, $5, 215-545-0475, www.tritonebar.com.

Nikki Yanofsky: Most modern 16-year-olds have never even heard of Ella Fitzgerald, but teen prodigy Yanofsky recently released a tribute album to the First Lady of Song. Though her old-fashioned chops are somewhat controversial (wunderkind or stale throwback?), the Canadian singer is a rising star, and sang at the Vancouver Olympics opening ceremonies. World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $30.50-$42.50, 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.

Andy Laster's Sounds of Cairo: Clarinetist/saxophonist has assembled a stellar new ensemble, with trombonist Curtis Hasselbring, cellist Alex Waterman and drummer Kermit Driscoll, to perform compositions inspired by Egyptian composers of the 1920s. Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., 8 p.m. Thursday, free, www.arsnovaworkshop.com.

Pennsylvania Ballet: Three colorful works open the season. Roland Petit's "Carmen" is set to the familiar Bizet score. George Balanchine's "Concerto Barrocco," set to Bach, was the first ballet he gave the company for its first 1963 performance. Choreographer Matthew Neenan will offer "Penumbra," a world premiere set to Alberto Ginastera's music, his 13th commission for the company. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Oct. 23 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23-24, $30-$139, 215-893-1999, www.paballet.org.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Christoph von Dohnanyi, former Cleveland Orchestra maestro, returns for a meaty program of two magnificent Brahms Symphonies: Nos. 2 and 4. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow plus 2 p.m. Sunday, $39-$125, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.

Opera Company of Philadelphia: The company's production of Verdi's masterpiece, "Otello," the first in its 35-year history, features powerhouse tenor Clifton Forbis in the demanding title role. Soprano Norah Ansellem is a glowing Desdemona, with baritone Mark Delavan as the treacherous Iago. Tenor Jason Collins is Cassio. Corrado Rovaris conducts with a master's hand, and the company's Robert Driver directed with style. Academy of Music, Broad and Locust streets, 8 tonight, $10-$130, 215-893-1999, www.operaphilly.com.

Takacs String Quartet: Esteemed ensemble performs two works by Schubert: his Quartettsatz, D. 703, and the sublime D Minor Quartet, subtitled "Death and the Maiden." In between, they'll perform the local premiere of Daniel Kellogg's meditation on Schubert's famed Quartet, "Soft Sleep Shall Contain You." Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 tonight, $23, 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.

Puccini's "Tosca": This favorite of verismo Italian operas, shown in HD, was staged last May at Genoa's Teatro Carlo Felice. Soprano Daniela Dessi is the diva title character, with tenor Fabio Armilato as her lover and baritone Claudio Sgura as the supremely evil Baron Scarpia. Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 1 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Oct. 27, $25, 610-527-4008, www.brynmawrfilm.org.

Jasper String Quartet: Astral Artists presents the local recital debut of this ensemble, resident artists at Oberlin Conservatory with a long list of major awards. They've chosen the D.703 Quartettsatz, by Schubert, Beethoven's String Quartet No. 9, the third and last of his "Razumovsky" Quartets, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Second String Quartet, by Philly-born composer Aaron Jay Kernis. Trinity Center, 2212 Spruce St., 3 p.m. Sunday, $18, 215-735-6999, www.astralartists.org.

Lenape Chamber Ensemble: This pool of excellent local musicians begins its season with the Dvorak Sonatina for violin and piano, Dohnanyi's Op. 26 Piano Quintet and Beethoven's final String Quartet, the intense Op. 135. Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church, Jugtown Hill Road and Upper Tinicum Church Road, Upper Black Eddy, 8:15 p.m. tonight; and Delaware Valley College, Routes 202 and 611, Doylestown, 3 p.m. Sunday, $18, 610-294-9361, www.lenapechamberensemble.org.

Kennett Symphony and Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia: The orchestra and club, under the baton of Mary Woodmansee Green, team up for a performance of the monumental Beethoven Ninth Symphony. Emilie Asplundh Hall, West Chester University, 700 S. High Street, West Chester, 8 p.m. tomorrow; and International Cultural Center, Lincoln University, 1570 Baltimore Pike, 3 p.m. Sunday, $35, 610-444-6363, www.kennettsymphony.org.

Vinson Cole: The celebrated tenor, accompanied by pianist George Darden, sings works by Nin, Bellini, Duparc and Strauss, plus some spirituals. American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut St., 3 p.m. Sunday, $23, 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.

Marka Stepper: Violist and Settlement Music School faculty member performs in the annual Karin Fuller Capanna concert. Along with pianist Jeffrey Uhlig, she'll play Viola Sonatas by Milhaud (No. 1) and Hindemith (Op. 11/4), Rebecca Clarke's "Dumka," Five Bagatelles by Gerald Finzi and Arioso by her husband, Martin Stepper. Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St., 3 p.m. Sunday, free, 215-320-2686, www.smsmusic.org.

Philadelphia Singers: "The Peaceable Kingdom," an unaccompanied American gem for double chorus by composer (and one-time Curtis Institute president) Randall Thompson, receives its first performance by the 32-member chorus. Music director David Hayes also leads the local premiere of Gavin Bryars' "On Photography" and the world premiere of Philadelphia composer David Shapiro's "Metamorphoses." Holy Trinity Church, 1904 Walnut St., 4 p.m. Sunday, $22-$40, 215-751-9494, www.philadelphiasingers.org.

Robert Spano, David Coucheron and Christopher Rex: Pianist (and Atlanta Symphony music director) Spano, cellist Coucheron and violinist Rex return for a Curtis Institute alumni recital. The three eminent musicians will perform the Chopin Cello Sonata, the Kodaly Duo for violin and cello and the Beethoven Op. 3/1 Trio. Field Concert Hall, Curtis Institute of Music, 1726 Locust St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $28, 215-893-7902, www.curtis.edu.

1807 and Friends: Pianist Cynthia Raim, whose recent Brahms recital CD received universal raves, joins violinist Nancy Bean and cellist Lloyd Smith in Brahms' flowing Op. 8 Piano Trio. David Cramer, the Philadelphia Orchestra's brilliant associate principal flutist, will perform in Louise Farrenc's Flute Trio and both the Fantaisie and "Morceau de Concours," by Gabriel Faure. Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St., 7:30 p.m. Monday, $17, 215-438-4027.

Jeffrey Siegel: Noted pianist and commentator honors the 200th birthday of Polish master Frederic Chopin. He'll illuminate, then play the stirring A-Flat Polonaise and some Waltzes and Mazurkas. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce streets, 7:30 p.m. Monday, $27, 215-893-1999, kimmelcenter.org.

Till Fellner: Austrian pianist, known through his brilliant recordings, replaces the ill Ivan Moravec with a marathon program of the final three Beethoven Piano Sonatas: Op. 109, 110 and 111. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Tuesday, $23, 215-569-8080, pcmsconcerts.org.

Philadelphia Orchestra: Lionel Bringuier, 24-year-old associate conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, makes his last-minute podium debut to replace Semyon Bychkov, who cancelled due to family matters. French conductor Bringuier will lead the originally scheduled "Le Tombeau de Couperin," by Ravel, and the program will be altered with Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." Instead of a work by Dutilleux, guest violinist Renaud Capucon will solo in the Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1. Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 8 p.m. Thursday and Oct. 23 plus 2 p.m. Oct. 22, $43-130, 215-893-1999, www.philorch.org.