Robyn Hitchcock Veteran Brit surrealist and jangle-pop specialist does three nights at the Drake. Sept. 11 to 13, 8 p.m. $22.50. Drake Underground, 1150 Queen St. W., ticketfly.com.
Jully Black Juno-winning R&B artist and Seven Day Fool singer pops into the Paintbox Bistro. Sept. 13, 9 p.m. $50. 555 Dundas St. E., 647-748-0555 or paintboxmusic.ca.
Basel Boys Choir Non-denominational boys choir is Swiss and not to be missed. Sept. 13, 7 p.m. $20 to $25. Cathedral Church of St. James, 65 Church St., 416-364-7865 or stjamescathedral.on.ca.
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Paolo Nutini Given that the blue-eyed soulster's girlfriend is the model Amber Anderson, this is one Scottish citizen who isn't looking for independence just yet. Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $38.25 to $56.75.Sound Academy, 11 Polson St., 1-855-985-5000 or ticketmaster.ca.
Charles Bradley (with Joss Stone) Soul-shouting showdown on Shuter Street. Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $59.50 to $79.50. Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St., 416-872-4255 or masseyhall.com.
War on Drugs (with Califone) Road-trip chill-rock, for those who think Tom Petty music isn't druggy or hazy enough. Sept. 15, 8 p.m. $26. Phoenix, 410 Sherbourne St, ticketfly.com
Black Keys (with St. Vincent) Twenty-first century rock-duo blues, helmed by the gritty guitarist and howler Dan Auerbach. Sept. 16. $56.50 to $111.50. Air Canada Centre, 50 Bay St., 1-855-985-5000 or ticketmaster.ca.
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Hopera: An Evening of Craft Beer and Song In which eight operatic arias, duos and trios are paired with samplings of local craft beer. Sept. 17 and 18, 7 p.m. $38.80. Habits Gastropub, 928 College St., 416-533-7272 or habitsgastropub.com.
Ed Sheeran Ginger-haired, English star-songster has been championed by Elton John and Taylor Swift. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $70.50. Air Canada Centre, 50 Bay St., 1-855-985-5000 or ticketmaster.ca.
Opening Night: Joshua Bell The Grammy-winning American violinist ushers in the new season for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, with a program that includes Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture for starts. Sept. 18, 7 p.m. $38.75 to $169. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St., 416-593-4828 or tso.ca.
Ron Davis's Symphronica: Neo-ArtMusik Local fusionist clashes rock, jazz, classical and pop. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m. $20. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W., 416-588-0307 or lula.ca.
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BOOKING AHEAD
Bloor Ossington Folk Festival: Brendan Canning, AroarA Sept 19 to 21. bloorossingtonfolkfestival.ca/blog
Sam Smith Sept. 21. Kool Haus, 1-855-985-5000 or ticketmaster.ca
Brandee Younger Sept. 26. Music Gallery, musicgallery.org.
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Life, Death and the Blues Sept. 30 to Oct. 19 (previews begin Sept. 25). Theatre Passe Muraille, 416-504-7529 or passemuraille.ca
Johnny O'Neal Oct 2 to 4. Jazz Bistro, jazzbistro.ca
Buddy!: The Buddy Holly Story Begins Oct. 14 to Nov. 16. Winter Garden Theatre, 1-855-622-2787 or ticketmaster.ca
Mounties Nov. Lee's Palace, ticketfly.com
Doug Paisley Nov. 7. Horseshoe Tavern, ticketfly.com
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Kira Isabella Nov. 20. Adelaide Hall, northerntickets.com
Cinderella: The Gags To Riches Family Musical Nov. 21 to Jan. 4, 2015. Elgin Theatre, 1-855-599-9090 or rosspetty.com
The Arkells Nov. 27 to 29. Danforth Music Hall, 1-855-622-2787 or ticketmaster.ca
The Hold Steady Dec. 10 to 13. Horseshoe Tavern, ticketfly.com
Tokyo Police Club Dec. 11 (on sale, Sept. 12, noon). Danforth Music Hall, 1-855-622-2787 or ticketmaster.ca