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friday
Barb Wire Dolls
8 p.m. Tremont Music Hall, 400 W. Tremont Ave. Free. www.tremontmusichall.com.
With over-the-top political songs and ample attitude, Isis Queen – the aptly named singer for this Greek punk trio – comes across as a mix of Avengers-era Penelope Houston (the late ’70s punk band, not the comic book heroes) and Courtney Love at her peak. The band will be shooting footage for a live concert DVD at this show.
saturday
Tia Fuller and John Brown Big Band
8 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. $29.50-$39.50. www.blumenthalarts.org.
The third installment of the Swing Jazz series features saxophonist Fuller, who did two tours of duty with Beyonce before releasing her latest solo album, 2012’s “Angelic Warrior.” Now a new instructor at Berklee School of Music, she won’t be accompanying Mrs. Carter this summer.
tuesday
Cusses
8 p.m. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. Free. www.snugrock.com.
This female-fronted trio seems attracted to the dark side with its arty (but still accessible), heavy, emotional rock and stirring visual components, which seems fitting for an act from spooky historic Savannah. Yet Cusses’ sound mixes that element with a more modern feel that’s attracted MTVU, which picked up two of its videos.
wednesday
The Ringers
7 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. $20-$35. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com
Widespread Panic/Allman Brothers’ guitarist Jimmy Herring teams with jazz fusion guitarist Wayne Krantz (Steely Dan), prolific session and live musicians Michael Landau and Keith Carlock, and African musician Etienne Mbappe to play material created for this new band, as well as songs from their other ventures.
thursday
Fishbone
8 p.m. Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave. $15. www.visulite.com.
The influential funk-rock outfit – which is still led by three original members – was finally given a fitting tribute in the 2012 documentary “Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone.” Live shows make it clear why artists like No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Questlove count themselves as fans.
