Wednesday, July 6Michelle Shocked and the Mighty SoundShocked has been relatively quiet over the past few years, so she’s made up for it by issuing three albums at once. Bet she plays plenty—but not exclusively—from each. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $25Oh NoDestined to forever be described as “Madlib’s little brother,” Oh No is a pretty decent MC in his own right, though his older bro’s beats are the highlights of his catalog so far. Diverse opens. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $5Ray LaMontagneA guy who quit his job to pursue his muse and came out the other side with a major-label deal and a well-received debut of unassuming roots-rock, LaMontagne is a parable in the making. Considering what his stuff sounds like, this is almost comically appropriate. Moore Theatre, 8 p.m. $19–$21 adv./$20.50–$23.50Thursday, July 7Hassan HakmounPeter Gabriel, on whose Real World label the Moroccan Hakmoun debuted, has described Hakmoun’s voice as among the world’s most piercing and intriguing. Blending rock and funk with hints of Arabic mysticism and West African rhythms, his performance should be a refreshing break from the norm. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $22Ladysmith Black MambazoAfrica’s premier a cappella troupe have been on the road in some form or other for the past 35 years, and despite having lost some key members along the way, they appear not to be slowing down. This is our gain. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 8 p.m. $35Spanish for 100This local quartet’s twangish power pop had been gaining a foothold before KEXP latched onto ’em, and they’ve been honing it ever since. Treasure State, the Glasses, and the Senate Arcade open. Chop Suey, 8 p.m. $7The Spits (CD release)Whether or not the world needs another three-chord, junk-punk Spits album is not the question. The Spits don’t make music you need, they make music you can’t help but enjoy—music you love despite your better judgment. With the Atoms, Okmoniks, and the Suspicions. Funhouse, 9:30 p.m. $6Friday, July 8Donald GlaudeSeattle veteran Glaude has apparently relocated to Vegas (that’s what his Web site says, at least), but his furiously pumping style has made as many techno and house converts in the Emerald City as any DJ’s, and the new This Is Me mix CD may make a few extras as well. With DJ Flave and Venus. Element, 9 p.m. $10Green Milk From the Planet OrangeThe Japanese group’s newest, City Calls Revolution (Beta-lactam Ring Records) was recorded at the same Brooklyn studios that birthed the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Fever to Tell. The difference between one art-rock trio and another? Three words: “calculated prog assault.” With Master Musicians of Bukkake and Bill Horist. Funhouse, 9:30 p.m. $7Infected MushroomRemember Goa and/or psychedelic trance? All whipoorwilling 303s and squiggly textures, designed with more deliberate forethought to enhance the LSD and/or psilocybin experience than pretty much any music in history? Infected Mushroom, if the name hadn’t tipped you off, make that music, and if you find it overbearing on the natural, you’re not alone. But we suspect hearing it in this setting will be something else entirely. Premier, 10 p.m. $20 adv./$25Reggie WattsThe Maktub frontman has so many other projects going on at any given time you’d be forgiven for not being able to keep up with them all. This solo show should help you get up to speed, though. Triple Door, 8 p.m. $15Tablet Rock 101 Anniversary Party: The Lights + the Turn-Ons + the Vells”101″ indeed—here’s a bill that neatly triangulates a certain amount of the city’s rock action, from the dreamy Vells to the harder-edged Lights and Turn-Ons. Neumo’s, 8 p.m. $7Saturday, July 9Chicago Blues ReunionBarry Goldberg, Harvey Mandel, Nick Gravenites, Sam Lay, Tracy Nelson, and Corky Siegel all got their starts in the ferment of the ’60s blues revival, and this two-night stand should be a fun recapitulation of their glory days. Triple Door, 8 p.m. $29. Also Sunday, July 10, at 8 p.m.Gogol BordelloIf you’re a fan of the local ensemble Kultur Shock, you might already know of the New York City equivalent. Ukranian-born Eugene Hutz and his veritable Benetton ad of a band are world fusion gypsy punks. Neumo’s, 8 p.m. $10 adv./$12Grandmaster FlashThe former block party DJ’s pioneering ascent into the worlds of turntablism, production, and remixing have been inspiring the hip-hop community for nearly 30 years, and will hopefully inspire their booties to shake tonight.Last Supper Club, 10 p.m. $15Ian McFeron and the Band + the BourbonitesYoung singer-songwriter McFeron and his roots-rock band earned repeated nods from radio station the Mountain for their 2003 debut. With more edge and less fiddle, they perform with the Bourbonites tonight in support of their bluesy second effort, A Long Way to Freedom. High Dive, 10 p.m. $7Link WrayAs the man who created the greatest rock-guitar tone ever and one of the five or six best instrumentals of all time (that’d be “Rumble”), Wray has earned the right to stalk the stage like a maniac, as he will assuredly do here. Black Crabs and Eddie and the Helldregs open. Tractor Tavern, 9 p.m. $15Van’s Warped TourBefore growing up starts to suck the fun out of everything, there’s the reliable summer rite-of-passage that is Warped. This year’s cast of the usual suspects—Strung Out, Dropkick Murphys, MXPX, et al.—includes goth-punk darlings My Chemical Romance, which might even cause a few oughta-know-betters to attend. Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. N.W., George, 12:30 p.m. $31.25Sunday, July 10Alanis Morissette + Jason MrazDemonstrating her greatest artistic gift—namely, that she won’t go away no matter how much you might wish her to—Morissette has rerecorded, acoustically, her 1995 breakthrough, Jagged Little Pill. Isn’t that awesome? We didn’t think so, either. The equally ignorable Mraz may demonstrate similar longevity. Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. $57-$67John Hiatt + North Mississippi AllstarsHiatt’s made some good records (1987’s Bring the Family) and has written plenty of good songs, so we won’t wince too hard if he plays that one about not smashing his guitar. NMAS are what their name says—no less and sometimes even a little more. South Lake Union Park Summer Nights, 860 Terry Ave. N., 7 p.m. $38Monday, July 11Billy IdolIn the midnight hour, you might cry, “More, more, more,” but there isn’t actually any reason to do so with Idol, who’s got a new record out that no one will care about in six months if they do now. If you want to shout with the oldies, you can do it a lot cheaper in the comfort of your own home. Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. $40Blitzen TrapperPortland’s Blitzen Trapper are an appealingly oddball outfit that resemble Wilco in experimental mode, only less angsty and a little more homegrown (in all senses). Calgary’s Falconhawk and Mason and the Levitations open. Sunset Tavern, 9 p.m. $6The Lee BoysOne of Florida’s (and America’s) premier sacred steel gospel bands, the Lee Boys, like the others in their general category, bring the house of the Lord to you in order to rock it hard. Amen. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $15 adv./$17Tuesday, July 12John HammondThe bluesman has been illuminating the corners of his chosen genre for over four decades now, which means a deluxe-sized repertoire to choose from. What’s doubly nice is that his recent work stands up with any of it. Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 7:30 p.m. $20.50Laura Cantrell + Jimmy Ryan + Mark SpencerOn her latest, Humming by the Flowered Vine, Laura Cantrell covers an old Lucinda Williams song, but if you didn’t know better, you would think it was her own. And that’s about the best compliment a girl like her could receive. Triple Door, 7:30 p.m. $12. Also at Easy Street Records Queen Anne July 11 at 6 p.m., 20 Mercer St., 206-691-3279.Luke TempleOne could suffer a worse fate than watching a Luke Temple show (surely you remember Prometheus getting his flesh pecked away by a giant eagle). However, it really is dreadful to watch a performer who’s not quite sure he belongs on the stage. Though his mostly tolerable indie-whine has propelled him to local best-seller lists, he lacks the stage presence to back it up. Crocodile Cafe, 9:30 p.m. $6Upcoming ShowsJuly 13 John Hammond Jr., Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyJuly 13 Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Moore TheatreJuly 13 Gatsby’s American Dream, El CorazonJuly 14–17 Arturo Sandoval, Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyJuly 16 Chris Isaak, South Lake Union ParkJuly 16 Kings of Leon + Secret Machines, Moore TheatreJuly 15 Beck, Paramount TheatreJuly 17 Billy Corgan, Moore TheatreJuly 17 Eminem + 50 Cent + Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz, White River AmphitheatreJuly 17 Maria Muldaur, Triple DoorJuly 18 The Go! Team, Neumo’sJuly 19–20 Indigo Girls, South Lake Union ParkJuly 20 Marc Cohn + Suzanne Vega, Woodland Park ZooJuly 20 Waterson:Carthy, Tractor TavernJuly 21 Dierks Bentley, ShowboxJuly 22 Poco + Pure Prairie League, Marymoor ParkJuly 22–23 Sufjan Stevens, Triple DoorJuly 23 KUBE Summer Jam: New Edition, Ciara, Nas, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Gorge AmphitheatreJuly 23 Nicolai Dunger, Tractor TavernJuly 23 Ann Wilson, South Lake Union ParkJuly 24 Alkaline Trio, ShowboxJuly 25 Hieroglyphics—Del Tha Funky Homosapien and more, ShowboxJuly 25 Ruins, Chop SueyJuly 26 The Go! Team, Neumo’sJuly 26 Stanley Jordan, Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyJuly 27–28 Jane Bunnett & the Spirits of Havana, Triple DoorJuly 27 Bruce Hornsby, Woodland Park ZooJuly 27 Tears for Fears, Chateau Ste. MichelleJuly 27–30 Creation Fest, Gorge AmphitheatreJuly 28 Jesse Cook, Marymoor ParkJuly 30 Motley Crue + Sum 41, White River AmphitheatreJuly 30 Tim Kasher, Chop SueyJuly 30 Mark Knopfler, Chateau Ste. MichelleJuly 30 Femi Kuti, ShowboxJuly 30 Capitol Hill Block PartyJuly 31 Capitol Hill Block PartyJuly 31 Carbon Leaf, Woodland Park ZooJuly 31 Ben Harper + Trey Anastasio, Gorge AmphitheatreAug. 2 Clint Black, South Lake Union ParkAug. 2 Soilent Green, Studio 7Aug. 3 Goldie, Chop SueyAug. 3 Patty Griffin, Woodland Park ZooAug. 4–7 Terence Blanchard, Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyAug. 5 Gipsy Kings, Chateau Ste. MichelleAug. 6 Aimee Mann, South Lake Union ParkAug. 6 The White Stripes + Sleater-Kinney, Gorge AmphiteatreAug. 7 Hugh Masakela, Triple DoorAug. 8 Avril Lavigne, White River AmphitheatreAug. 10 Alison Krauss & Union Station, Marymoor ParkAug. 10 Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Moore TheatreAug. 10 The Brotherhood Tour, South Lake Union ParkAug. 10 Tinsley Ellis, Triple DoorAug. 10 Violent Femmes, Woodland Park ZooAug. 11 Ozzfest 2005, White River AmphitheatreAug. 11 Jim White, Triple DoorAug. 12–13 B.B. King Blues Festival, South Lake Union ParkAug. 13 Jack Johnson, Gorge AmphitheatreAug. 13 Natalie MacMaster, Marymoor ParkAug. 14 Jesse Winchester, Triple DoorAug. 15 Michael Burks, Triple DoorAug. 16 Coldplay, White River AmphitheatreAug. 16–21 Bob James Trio, Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyAug. 17 Johnny Clegg, Triple DoorAug. 17 Cowboy Junkies, Woodland Park ZooAug. 19–21 Dave Matthews Band, Gorge AmphitheatreAug. 19 Delbert McClinton, Marymoor ParkAug. 19 Pink Martini, Chateau Ste. MichelleAug. 20 Dinosaur Jr., ShowboxAug. 20 Keali’l Reichl, South Lake Union ParkAug. 21 Amy Grant, Chateau Ste. MichelleAug. 23–28 Eddie Palmieri, Dimitriou’s Jazz AlleyAug. 24 John Mellancamp + John Fogerty, White River AmphitheatreAug. 24 Los Lobos, Woodland Park ZooAug. 25 Susan Tedeschi, South Lake Union ParkAug. 26 Ben Folds + Rufus Wainwright + Ben Lee, Chateau Ste. MichelleAug. 26 Trio, South Lake Union ParkAug. 27 James Taylor, Gorge AmphitheatreAug. 28 Neko Case, Woodland Park ZooAug. 31 Earth, Wind & Fire + Chicago, White River AmphitheatreAug. 31 Taj Mahal Trio, Woodland Park ZooSept. 2 The New Pornographers, ShowboxSept. 3 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers + Black Crowes, Gorge AmphitheatreSept. 4 Crosby, Stills & Nash, Maryhill AmphitheatreSept. 9 Destiny’s Child + Mario + Amerie, KeyArenaSept. 9 Oasis + Jet + Kasabian, Everett Events CenterSept. 16 Overkill, Studio 7Sept. 16 Royksopp, ShowboxSept. 20 Santana, Everett Events CenterSept. 21 The Arcade Fire, Paramount TheatreSept. 29 Four Tet, Neumo’sNov. Paul McCartney, KeyArena