Simple folk songs are elevated by this Denton singer, whose vocals range from smoky and jazzy to angelic. Her set at City Tavern will be balanced by the kick-to-the-teeth blues of co-headliner New Science Projects.

Details: With Dear Human. Thursday at 9 p.m. at City Tavern, 1402 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-745-1402. myspace.com/dallascitytavern.

Veteran local act Slobberbone's (left) reunion shows always bring in scads of die-hard fans. But the star of the Granada's fifth-anniversary event just might be Danny Balis, who is debuting a solo CD full of gorgeous, melancholy country tunes, including the Don Williams-worthy first single "Tethered."

Details: With Macon Greyson. Friday at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater,

3524 Greenville Ave. $12-$20. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.

Dallas singer-songwriter Bales and his backing band will debut music from their forthcoming Americana album Along the Fault Line at this show. Joining them will be former Sorta frontman Trey Johnson, playing material from his new solo set Mount Pelée.

Details: Friday at 8 p.m. at Poor David's Pub, 1313 S. Lamar St. Cover TBA. 214-565-1295. poordavidspub.com.

The Dallas hip-hop 'n' rock band will play a homecoming show to close out its We Hate We Love tour. Expect several new songs that will appear on the group's next record. With opening acts PDA, Jokersdeck, Ty City and Day Blues.

Details: Friday at 9:30 p.m. at the Cavern,

1914 Greenville Ave. $5. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.

Fans of ear-splitting rock might want to pull themselves away from the new Trees for a night to check out a show by this Dallas band. It's back from the dead with some new members after a yearlong hiatus.

Details: Friday at 10:30 p.m. at Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.

The local alt-country superstars will make their debut at Fort Worth's premier concert hall, and they're bringing with them up-and-coming band Telegraph Canyon (see Page 18). The concert should revisit all the Old 97's albums, plus solo selections from Rhett Miller's recent self-titled release.

Details: Friday at 8 p.m. at Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets, Fort Worth. $25-$49. 817-212-4200. basshall.com.

This hardworking Dallas singer- songwriter will be one of the first to take the stage at the new Tomorrow's Headliners series presented in House of Blues' restaurant venue. Grab a bite and enjoy her melodic songs about love and heartbreak.

Details: Wednesday at 10 p.m. in House of Blues' Voodoo Lounge,

2200 N. Lamar St. $5. 214-976-2853. houseofblues.com.

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