FIVE LIVE SOUNDS

A decorated trumpeter leads the CPO, while Broken City rocks out for the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society

Friday: Benoit + Fisk + Hammelin + Benoit Aimee-Jo Benoit leads a talented quartet in an evening of jazzy covers of songs from film soundtracks like Pinocchio, Kill Bill and Romeo and Juliet. At Lolita’s, 1413 9th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. $15. 403-265-5739, lolitaslounge.ca. Friday and Saturday: Michael Charles Charles’ trip to the blues hall of fame started in his birth country of Australia. He’s since landed in the U.S. and tapped into the Chicago blues circuit. At Bobby’s Place, Olde World Tavern, 11440 Braeside Dr. S.W. 8 p.m. 403-475-8575. Sunday: Griffest The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society benefits from the funds raised, but everyone else benefits from rocking out to Night Committee, The Electric Revival, Double Fuzz, Miesha & The Spanks, No More Moments, Chained By Mind and Mademoiselle. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. Doors, 2 p.m.; bands, 3:30 p.m. Minimum donation of $10. All ages. brokencity.ca. Tuesday: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings On their latest, the roots trio invites in more royalty.

Kings and Kings features collaborations with Eric Church, City and Colour, Bruce Cockburn and Jason Isbell. The Calgary show opens with local royalty Ian Tyson. At Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons. Doors, 7 p.m. $16 - $62.75. Wednesday: Chris Botti The jazz pop trumpeter is both decorated—he won a Grammy for his 2012 album, Impressions— and experienced—he’s on the road 280 nights of the year. Expect a polished performance when he joins the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 7:30 p.m. $45 - $100. TM.