The former lead singer of the Mavericks, who sings in an exuberant, impossibly clean vibrato, Malo has been described as a cross between early Elvis and classic Roy Orbison. As a solo performer, he sings in English and Spanish, and his eclectic repertoire ranges from rock and country to big-band jazz. “It plays to Malo’s strengths: Hollywood-style Afro-Cuban songs, Tex-Mex stompers, romantic ballads, countrypolitan honky- tonk,” says a Chicago Reader review of his new CD, Lucky One. “He ain’t reinventing the wheel, but he sure can roll it smooth.” Havana tropical attire encouraged. A benefit for the Ark. $50. [venue info]

The Blind Pig: Souldub

Reggae-flavored southern rock quartet. Advance tickets: $10 ($15 at the door). [venue info]

The Circus: Killer Flamingos

Rock ’n’ roll covers and originals by this popular, veteran band from Dearborn. Cover, dancing. In the Millennium Club. [venue info]

Club Above: Gaba Gaba Hey

Ramones tribute band from Chicago. Opening acts are the grunge- inflected Detroit rock ‘n’ roll band The Ruiners, the local rock ’n’ roll quartet Lawn Care, and the Wyandotte psychedelic neo-New Wave band Ken’s Lawn Band. [venue info]

Conor O'Neill's: Michael May & the Messarounds

Jazz-inflected blues and blues-rock by this veteran local quartet led by vocalist and blues harpist May. [venue info]

Crazy Wisdom Tea Room: John Churchville & Meeta Banerjee

North Indian classical music by tabla player Churchville and sitarist Banerjee. [venue info]

Elbow Room: Trace the Veins

Ypsilanti punk-rock quartet. Opening acts are The Hard Promises, [a Detroit pop-punk quartet, and T-Bone & the Drones, a local punk-rock duo. [venue info]