Wednesday, March 11

After a two-decade hiatus, The Juliana Hatfield 3 is back on the alt-rock radar with the recent release of its sophomore album, Whatever, My Love. And though the band—singer/guitarist Hatfield (Blake Babies), bassist Dean Fisher (Thudpucker), and drummer Todd Philips (Moving Targets, Bullet LaVolta)—will play a few new tunes at this show, a majority of the night will be spent celebrating the 21st anniversary of the band’s debut LP, Become What You Are, which the trio is playing in full. The simplicity and realism of Hatfield’s lyrics, especially on singles “My Sister” and “Spin the Bottle,” was praised after Become’s 1993 release and still resonates with today’s listeners. With Unlikely Friends. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599. 8 p.m. $20. 21 and over.

Thursday, March 12

R&B singer Lisa Fischer released her first album, So Intense, in 1991, and though she won a Grammy for the single “How Can I Ease the Pain” (in a tie with Patti LaBelle), her career has been most notable for her work just behind the spotlight. The powerhouse vocalist, who was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, has worked as a backup and session singer for musicians including Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, Dolly Parton, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Nine Inch Nails, and the Rolling Stones, with whom she’s toured since 1989. But even when she’s sharing a stage, Fischer’s voice and presence make her impossible to ignore. Jazz Alley, 2033 Sixth Ave., 441-9729, jazzalley.com. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. & Sun., 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. $39. All ages.

Tweedy is the ultimate form of Take Your Child to Work Day. The band—singer/multi-instrumentalist Jeff Tweedy, of Uncle Tupelo and Wilco fame, and his oldest son, Spencer—came together after Spencer played percussion on demos for Sukierae, which Jeff first intended as a solo release. The duo, which played its first show four days after Spencer’s high-school graduation, keeps things up-tempo on the first half of the double album and takes a more mellow, folkier route on the second. Spencer, who also performs with the Blisters and played on Mavis Staples’ One True Vine, which his father produced, holds his own throughout Sukierae. Jeff must be one proud papa. With The Minus 5. The Neptune, 1303 N.E. 45th St. 682-1414, stgpresents.org/neptune. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. All ages.

Arrington de Dionyso has an instantly recognizable voice. After studying a book on sound effects by Police Academy’s Michael Winslow as a kid, de Dionyso stumbled upon the art of throat singing, which, to describe it simply, makes it sound like he’s singing into a fan. It must be heard to be appreciated, especially when de Dionyso, who also sang in Old Time Relijun, is fronting his trance-punk band Malaikat dan Singa, which means “Angels and Lions” in Malay. De Dionyso’s full range of vocal tics, including yelps, grunts, and his trademark throat singing, is showcased on the band’s latest, Open the Crown. With Deep Creep, The Pop Group. Neumos, 925 E. Pike St., 709-9442, neumos.com. 8 p.m. $25. 21 and over.

Friday, March 13

Chop Suey Grand Re-opening Chop Suey fans have been on quite the roller-coaster ride over the past few months. Booker Jodi Ecklund told us in November that she was to cease booking in January, leading many to believe that the venue was either being remodeled or closing. Turns out both were true. After a farewell show, the Capitol Hill staple closed for heavy renovations, which include a new digital soundboard, a bigger stage, and, in the main room, decor to reflect the venue’s past as an auto-parts shop. But with this new look, and new owners, in place, Chop Suey is reclaiming its spot in the local scene with a two-night Grand Opening event. With Dead Moon, Girl Trouble. Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison St., 324-8005, chopsuey.com. 9 p.m. Friday: SOLD OUT. Saturday: $20 adv./$25 DOS. 21 and over.

The Bitter Roots’ vocalist/guitarist/bassist Jeff Stetson drew lyrical inspiration for Noise Vibrations and Fumes, his fourth album with drummer, bassist, and keyboardist Ben Koostra, from a variety of scenarios: the repetition of a family name (“Too Many Freds”), meeting his wife (“Dairy Queen”), his son’s love of Pacific Science Center’s Tropical Butterfly House (“Butterfly Baby”), paparazzi (“The Precious”), abuse within the Catholic Church (“Habemus Papam,” “Go”), and society’s reliance on technology (“Paper World”). And, for good measure, the album title is inspired by the seemingly endless construction in Seattle. It’s a hodgepodge of topics, but the duo’s alt-rock sound is consistent. With the Lonely Drivers, the Ram Rams. Skylark Cafe, 3803 Delridge Way S.W., 935-2111, skylarkcafe.com. 9 p.m. $7. 21 and over.

Kate Finn approaches Katie Kate in the same way I imagine pop singer Marina and the Diamonds saw Electra Heart, the character she created for her album of the same name. Kate is an alter ego of sorts, a bolder extension of Finn. Kate packs on the attitude and isn’t afraid to get in someone’s face, while Finn seems to be more subdued. Her latest, the self-released Nation, is a collection of dark hip-hop tunes, some of which further the idea that Finn and Kate are not one and the same: “I am not of the earth/I teleport,” she raps on “Buffalo.” With Vox Mod, Murder Vibes. Sunset Tavern, 5433 Ballard Ave. N.W., 784-4880, sunsettavern.com. 9 p.m. $10. 21 and over.

Saturday, March 14

Whether playing his own tunes or covering classics like Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” Harold Arlen’s “Over the Rainbow,” Sting’s “Fields of Gold,” and Helen Parker’s “Akaka Falls,” Jake Shimabukuro pushes the ukulele to its limit on his latest release, Grand Ukulele. The album was tracked live with a 29-piece orchestra and a rhythm section, but the acoustic instrument still stands out from the rest. Impressive, yes. Surprising? Not really. Shimabukuro has been playing since he was 4, so he could command an audience’s attention in his sleep. He recently finished recording a new album, so expect a new batch of uke tunes soon. Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N., 425-275-9595, edmondscenterforthearts.org. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. All ages.

On its latest release, the double album Berkeley to Bakersfield, Cracker pays heartfelt homage to its past and present. Berkeley features vocalists/guitarists David Lowery and Johnny Hickman, band members since its 1990 inception, plus the rest of the lineup from Kerosene Hat, Cracker’s most popular album to date, for punk-rock jams. The twangy Bakersfield, on the other hand, touches on the band’s country influences and features Lowery and Hickman backed by guest musicians, at least one of whom is now a touring member. At this show, Lowery and Hickman will perform tracks from both albums acoustically. Tractor Tavern. 6 p.m. $20. 21 and over.

Sunday, March 15

The last five years have been interesting, to say the least, for blues-rock sixpiece Widespread Panic. The band released Dirty Side Down in 2010. The album, which featured originals as well as covers of Jerry Joseph’s “North” and Vic Chestnutt’s “This Cruel Thing,” was a welcome addition to an almost-30-year discography, but just two years after its release, the band went on hiatus. The break lasted less than a year, but even after the band resumed playing together, the only releases coming from the Panic camp were live recordings. It looks, though, like Widespread Panic is finally back on track: According to a Facebook post, the group has been spending time in the studio. The Paramount, 911 Pine St., 682-1414, stgpresents.org/paramount. 7 p.m. $41. All ages.

Monday, March 16

According to his press bio, when deciding to track his latest album, The Man Upstairs, live, English musician Robyn Hitchcock reasoned that since he only gets one shot at playing a song onstage, he should apply the same make-or-break attitude to the recording studio. With that in mind, Hitchcock and producer Joe Boyd recorded most of Upstairs’ 10 tracks in just one or two takes. The album, which contains original songs and covers of tunes by the Psychedelic Furs, Roxy Music, Grant-Lee Phillips, I Was a King, and the Doors, is smoother than expected given its rapid creation—though that’s not surprising coming from such a seasoned performer. With Emma Swift. Columbia City Theater, 4918 Rainier Ave. S., 723-0088, columbiacity
theater.com. 8 p.m. $22. 21 and over.

Tuesday, March 17

Country singer Jessica Lynne’s latest single, “Calling Me Home,” is, in a nutshell, her experience in pursuit of the American Dream. On the track—recorded last year as part of London Tone Music Group’s “52 x 52: A Year in Your Ear” campaign—Denmark native Lynne talks of feeling an “eerie wind blowing from the cool Northwest” that’s calling her name. The more Lynne tries to ignore it, the louder this wind gets; eventually Lynne takes the leap and answers its call by moving to Seattle to work as a musician. That move has certainly paid off for Lynne, as her schedule has been packed with local shows ever since. Hard Rock Cafe, 116 Pike St., 204-2233, hardrock.com. 
5 p.m. Free. 21 and over.