1 Alarm Will Sound (Logan Center) The powerhouse new music ensemble performs Irish composer Donnacha Dennehy’s new evening-length work, “Land of Winter,” which explores the play between light and time. October 6
2 The Handsome Family (Old Town School) The dark Americana duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks bring their new album “Hollow” to the town where they got their start. With Jon Langford & Sally Timms. October 6-7
3 Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter (Space) The jazz duo brings its new record “SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree” to life on stage. October 11
4 James Blake (Aragon Ballroom) British experimental electronic multi-everything is “Playing Robots Into Heaven.” October 14
5 Samara Joy (Symphony Center) The breakout Grammy Award winning jazz singer evokes the greats like Ella and Sarah. October 27
