7 buzzworthy concerts coming to Charlotte in the next week | March 13-18

Joe Barna

7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday (also Saturday). Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St. $24.

The New York City-based jazz drummer and composer brings an engaging opportunity to the uptown jazz club with the live-recorded “Sketches of Influence” series. Barna and his trio — which includes international recording artist and saxophonist Stacy Dillard, prodigy pianist Davis Whitfield and bassist Otto Gardner — will record their newest album throughout the live performances over the weekend, allowing the Charlotte crowd to be an intimate part of the ensemble.

Stephen Marley

8 p.m. Friday. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. $36 and up.

The second son of the famed Marley clan, the producer and musician is currently on a special unplugged tour, treating fans to acoustic renditions of his eight-time Grammy-winning originals and some of his father Bob’s well-known hits. Opening the show is Stephen’s daughter, Mystic Marley, whose alternative soul is influenced heavily by Nina Simone, Alicia Keys, and her proud Jamaican roots.

Mija

9 p.m. Saturday. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. $15 and up.

The DJ got her start as a promising electronic producer alongside Skrillex, but she’s spent the last few years re-imagining her sound into hauntingly captivating sets. This past February, she released her debut full-length album “Desert Trash,” which offers a stripped-down, sophisticated display of her evolution as an artist. Mija notes Björk as her greatest influence, pulling mysterious whimsy into artful darkness throughout her live performances.

Strange Ranger

10 p.m. Saturday. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. $8.

The Philadelphia indie rockers (formerly known as Sioux Falls) are on tour with the twinkling, math-rock band Peaer in support of their 2019 album releases. The Tiny Engine label mates create melodic rock, swinging brightly from branches of the post-punk tree and softening their discordant angst into purposeful and intelligent song structures.

COIN

8 p.m. Sunday. The Fillmore, 820 Hamilton St. $25.

The Nashville feel-good indie-pop band is currently touring in support of its third studio album, “Dreamland” — which was released just this past February and has been heralded by fans as its best yet. The album shows the group branching out and incorporating ’80s-inspired synths as well as orchestral textures, smartly composed into an effervescent celebration of life. Their unbridled live shows showcase the trio as passionate, invigorating performers.

Michael Bublé

8 p.m. Wednesday. Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St. $68 and up.

Now on the second stint of his global “An Evening With Michael Bublé Tour,” the Grammy-winning Canadian-Italian crooner brings his charming optimism to town in support of his 10th studio album, “Love.” It’s something of a comeback for Bublé, who took a brief hiatus from his musical career to focus on family after his 3-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer; the outpouring of love and support his family received during this time inspired Bublé to record his most romantic, full-hearted album to date. The setlist clocks in around two hours and features Bublé’s originals, as well as covers from artists like The Drifters, Brenda Lee, Julia London and Dean Martin.

William Wild

9 p.m. Thursday. Free Range Brewery, 2320 N. Davidson St. $15 and up.

The Tennessee-based folk musician (neé Garrett Sale) is currently on tour with City of the Sun in support of his upcoming major-label debut “Push Ups,” which will be released the day after his Charlotte performance. Wild’s swelling, expansive branch of folk blends embellishments of synths and electronic components into more traditional acoustic instrumentation, allowing the songs a natural, breathing lift.