After ringing in the New Year with his band, the Cave Singers, at Tractor Tavern, singer Pete Quirk will hit the stage for a solo performance. Quirk’s distinct voice is the focal point of the quartet’s latest, Naomi, at various points yearning, crooning, and even howling over an indie-rock base. Quirk is rolling solo tonight, but with as versatile a voice as his, the audience should have no trouble staying interested. With S, Finch Wolfe, Corey J Brewer (Dragon Lounge). Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 8 p.m. $5. 21 and over.

Depending on the song, The Jayhawks are a little bit folk, a little bit country, or a little bit rock & roll. And on some songs, the Minneapolis quintet behind “Waiting for the Sun” and “Save It for a Rainy Day” is a combination of all three. The band gained fame with this blend after forming in 1985, but member departures and hiatuses have slowed its rise. The Jayhawks are still at it, though. In 2014, the 1997 lineup (Gary Louris, Marc Perlman, Tim O’Reagan, Karen Grotberg, and Kraig Johnson) reunited for a tour in support of the reissues of its fifth, sixth, and seventh releases: Sound of Lies, Smile, and Rainy Day Music. With Trapper Schoepp. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St. 682-1414, stgpresents.org. 8 p.m. $26.50. All ages.