Kathleen Edwards will be performing on April 30th at the Music Mill. (Submitted photo)

Justin Townes Earle will be performing at Spencer's Stadium Tavern on April 25. (Submitted photo)

The Matt Pond PA show at Birdy's has been cancelled.

Bobby McFerrin will be at Clowes Hall on April 25.

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1. Bobby McFerrin, Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette

8 p.m. April 25, Clowes Hall, 4600 Sunset Ave., $25-$35, (317) 940-6444.

A trio of heavy hitters in the modern jazz world team up for a unique night of music. Vocalist Bobby McFerrin's name might be the one most recognized by casual music fans, thanks to his 1988 No. 1 single "Don't Worry, Be Happy." He's joined by pianist Chick Corea and drummer Jack DeJohnette, a pair of musicians who started with Miles Davis' band before building their own reputations as composers and bandleaders.

2. Matt Pond PA, with Pete Francis and Dick Prall

9 p.m. April 29, Birdy's, 2131 E. 71st St., $12, (317) 254-8971.

This show has been cancelled

3. Kathleen Edwards w/ The Last Town Chorus

8:30 p.m. April 30, Music Mill, 3720 E. 82nd St., $15 advance, $17 day of show, (317) 841-1850.

The Canadian invasion of Indy's music calendar continues with a visit from Kathleen Edwards. The Ottawa-born singer-songwriter claims the music of Ryan Adams and Whiskeytown as her primary inspiration. That influence comes through strong in her latest album, "Asking For Flowers," which mixes alt-country and folk rock. The Last Town Chorus, a band from Brooklyn defined by the unusual sound of singer Megan Hickey's lap steel guitar, opens.

4. Justin Townes Earle

9 p.m. April 25, Spencer's Stadium Tavern, 802 S. West St., $7, (317) 916-8888.

Justin Townes Earle has a lot of legacy to live up to in just his name alone. The son of acclaimed songwriter Steve Earle was named in honor of another beloved songwriter, Townes Van Zandt. Justin's full-length debut album, the recently released "The Good Life," indicates he has the talent to live up to the reputation of his name. The songwriter leaned on old-time country sounds and themes in creating the well-reviewed album.

5. Reverend Horton Heat w/ Backyard Tire Fire

8 p.m. April 24, The Vogue, 6259 N. College Ave., $20, (317) 259-7029.

If you're the type who skips the opening act and tries to arrive at a show in time to see the headliner, we recommend you change your ways for this one. Expect no less than a blistering night of rock 'n' roll from start to finish, courtesy of retro rockabilly masters Reverend Horton Heat (above) and the opening acts, including Midwestern roots rockers Backyard Tire Fire.

6. The Rosebuds, with Gentleman Caller

9 p.m. April 30, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $10, (317) 955-0995.

Local music review site My Old Kentucky Blog has teamed with the Denver-based Monolith Music Festival to bring noteworthy indie rock acts to Indianapolis. The string continues with The Rosebuds. The North Carolina-based group makes music compared to acts like The Pixies and Yo La Tengo. Bloomington's Gentleman Caller handles opens.

7. Polka Boy

7 p.m. April 25, Rathskeller Biergarten, 401 E. Michigan St., free admission, (317) 636-0396.

There are a few sure signs that spring has arrived in Indianapolis: Daffodils are in bloom, the sound of lawnmowers replaces the sound of snow blowers, and the unmistakable beat of polka fills the night sky at the Rathskeller. Polka Boy once again kicks off the outdoor venue's season. Enjoy a stout German-brewed beer while hearing the beloved local act put a polka twist on songs from all musical styles.

8. Toots & the Maytals

9 p.m. April 24, Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, $18, (812) 336-3984.

It's rare that a year goes by without reggae legends Toots & the Maytals paying a visit to the Bluebird in Bloomington. Their annual stop comes this week. Though they didn't achieve the same fame in the U.S. that their contemporary Bob Marley found, the group does hold the record for the most No. 1 singles in their native Jamaica. They also are credited with giving reggae music its name with their 1968 single "Do the Reggay."

9. The Acorn, with Christian Taylor and Ryan Reidy

9 p.m. April 24, Radio Radio, 1119 E. Prospect St., $8, (317) 955-0995.

This entry repeats a couple of earlier themes on the list. It's another My Old Kentucky Blog/Monolith Music Festival promotion, and it features another Canadian headliner. The Acorn is a folk band that used the story of the mother of the group's songwriter and her emigration from Honduras to Canada as the basis of its latest album, "Glory Hope Mountain." Indianapolis-based songwriters Christian Taylor of America Owns the Moon and Ryan Reidy of Sisters will open.

10. Bernadette Peters

8 p.m. April 26, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle, $45-$80, (317) 639-4300.

It's been 40 years since Bernadette Peters made her Broadway debut. Since then, the performer has earned two Tony awards for her stage work. She's also been a consistent presence in film and television, arguably best known for her role in "The Jerk." The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will accompany Peters in songs from her Broadway and recording careers.