17 concerts to see this week, including Shemekia Copeland, Marco Benevento, an array of Philly artists at the Philadelphia Flower Show and more

Here are 17 concerts to see in the next seven days, all around Philly. For tickets and more information, visit WXPN’s Concerts and Events page.

Sunday 3/5: Shemekia Copeland at Ardmore Music Hall

Veteran blues singer-songwriter and XPN fave Shemekia Copeland returns to the region tonight for a headlining show at Ardmore Music Hall. Last year, Copeland played a Free At Noon concert in celebration of her 2022 album Done Come Too Far, which ranked at Number 16 in WXPN’s Best of 2022 MEGA LIST. About it, Johnny Meister said “Copeland’s incomparable vocal power delivers some uncompromising social commentary in song.” James Pace Band opens the show tonight. // 7 p.m., $22, 21+

Sunday 3/5: Carla Morrison at Keswick Theater

Back in 2016, commanding Mexico City singer-songwriter Carla Morrison played a transcendent set at World Cafe Live for a Latin Roots Concert presented by AfroTaino Productions and World Cafe. The soulful and serene singer returned last year with her fourth studio album, El Renacimiento, and she brings her magic to The Keswick tonight. // 7 p.m., $35 and up, AA

Sunday 3/5: Paisley Fields and Sug Daniels at Ortlieb’s

Revered indie label Don Giovanni Records is throwing a big showcase down in Austin later this month at SXSW, and two of the label’s newest signees are playing a show at Ortlieb’s tonight to kick off their journey. Come for Sug Daniels, the funky Philly fave who just released her vibrant first single with the label; stay for Paisley Fields, a cosmic queer country artist who debuted on Don Giovanni in 2020 with Electric Park Ballroom. // 8 p.m., $10, 21+

Monday 3/6: Julian at Lot 49 Books

South Philly’s Lot 49 Books has become something of an alt-cultural hub since opening a year ago, and this Monday, it hosts an eclectic indie rock bill in conjunction with the 4333 Collective. We’re psyched to see Julian, the indie-pop project of photographer and collage artist J. Leiby who released the reflective EP Yearning Songs last fall that’s crunchy and catchy and heart-on-sleeve reflective. Also make sure you check out RIPLEY, formerly known as Ellen Siberian Tiger, as well as Work Wife and Cedarwell. // 6:30 p.m., $15, AA

Monday 3/6: Zeek Burse at Philadelphia Flower Show

This week is the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show at the Convention Center, and Philly faves SNACKTIME have curated a stacked lineup of Philly talent to play music for you all week while you wander the displays. Kicking it off is Zeek Burse, a soul singer and charismatic force onstage who delivered an impressive performance at the XPoNential Music Festival a couple years back. He’ll bring the summer vibes to the grey in-between-seasons month with bops like “California Sun.” // 4:30 p.m., Free with Flower Show admission ($43.50), AA

Tuesday 3/7: Moses Mosima at Philadelphia Flower Show

Grab lunch in Chinatown and swing through the Flower Show on Tuesday to catch alt-pop singer-songwriter Moses Mosima. He delivered a winning Key Studio Session last year in support of his reflective and personal project Cut De Sac. // 12 p.m., Free with Flower Show admission ($43.50), AA

Wednesday 3/8: The Wood Brothers at XL Live

The roots rock combo of Chris and Oliver Wood swing through central Pennsylvania this Wednesday to headline Harrisburg’s XL Live. The Wood Brothers released their album Kingdom In My Mind in 2020, and celebrated it at a Free at Noon in 2022; hopefully we might even hear some new music from them at this midweek concert. // 8 p.m., $27.50, AA

Wednesday 3/8: Suzanne Sheer at Philadelphia Flower Show

Suzanne Sheer has a voice that commands your attention whether she’s playing with an expansive band or singing ballads solo behind a piano. Her gig at the Flower Show this Wednesday afternoon will lean more towards the latter, but that’s perfect, because it’s the way her new single “Future Past” is meant to be experienced. // 2 p.m., Free with Flower Show admission ($43.50), AA

Thursday 3/9: Ajay at Philadelphia Flower Show

Up next at the Flower Show, soul-singer-songwriter Ajay, who just released a gorgeous new album called Those Yesterdays. Bonus: get a taste of what he has in store when he appears on the Key Studio Sessions this week. // 4 p.m., Free with Flower Show admission ($43.50), AA

Thursday 3/9: Black Violin at Miller Theater

By combining classical instrumentation and hip hop influences, Black Violin, the duo of Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, are bringing classical music into the current generation. Joined by a full band, Black Violin is on tour in support of their latest album of original music, 2019’s Take the Stairs. // 7:30 p.m., $45+, AA

Thursday 3/9: Soraia at 118 North

Fiery hard rockers Soraia perform their Steven Van Zandt-produced, 2022 album Bloom at Wayne’s 118 North this Thursday night. You’ll want to get up from the table to enjoy this show from the dance floor. // 8 p.m., $18, AA

Friday 3/10: Adam Weiner at Appell Center

Low Cut Connie’s larger-than-life showman takes the stage solo for this special night at York’s Appell Center for The Performing Arts. Central PA take note: It’s Weiner’s last local area show announced for the time being. // 7:30 p.m., $30, AA

Friday 3/10: Marco Benevento at White Eagle Hall

Selfishly, we here in Philadelphia wish the White Eagle Hall were closer than the two-hour long, 100 mile trip it takes to reach the venue from center city. And that’s because the programming is top notch, including Friday’s synthy indie show with Marco Benevento. The New York composer plays Philly, too, in a Saturday gig at Underground arts, but Lehigh Valley and North Jersey, it’s on you to get out and take advantage of this beautiful setting. Benevento’s latest is a groovy electronic mix of retro sounds and psychedelia. // 8 p.m., $20, 18+

Friday 3/10: Mobbluz at Kimmel CC

For anyone who hasn’t yet heard: The Kimmel Center has free live music on Fridays at happy hour! The last show in this series that us concertgoers at XPN attended was a lovely two-set performance by R&B crooner Taylor Kelly, and it was the perfect way to start off a weekend (full of other live music events). Local hip-hop / funk grooverriders Mobbluz are up next this Friday, so catch that next train home and make your way to South Broad street after work. Mobbluz band leader / drummer M.D. tells us that the show features a collaboration with ePOP Philly combining hip-hop and opera for a unique and fun night. // 4:30 p.m., Free, AA

Friday 3/10: Andorra at Johnny Brenda’s

Local rock band Andorra are releasing their latest fun-loving album Boogie Nights on vinyl, and celebrating in the greatest way known to Philly bands: with a release show at Johnny Brenda’s. They’re joined by buds Echo Kid and Fossils From The Future for a night of classic formula garage band levity. // 8:30 p.m., $15, 21+

Friday 3/10: GA-20 at Arden Gild Hall

Boston-area blues group GA-20 are our guests at Free At Noon this Friday, so if you’re stuck behind a desk at that hour, their show later that evening at Arden Gild Hall is for you. It’s a worthwhile trip down to Delaware, for sure. // 8 p.m., $23, AA

Saturday 3/11: Kingsley Ibeneche at Philadelphia Flower Show

Visionary dancer, social activist, and multi-instrumentalist Kingsley Ibeneche joins the stacked lineup at the Philadelphia Flower Show this week. Oh and btw, Udo (2022): Ibeneche :: To Pimp A Butterfly : Lamar. If you’re in for the long haul, stay all day (or return later) to see a performance from PFS music-curators SNACKTIME. // 12 p.m., Free with Flower Show admission ($43.50), AA