GRAHAM ROCKINGHAM’S BEST BETS

TAPESTRY

Burlington’s Suzanne O Davis performs “Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook,” on Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m. at Ancaster’s Old Firehall, 334 Wilson St. E., as part of the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band’s concert series. Tickets are $25. 905-966-3853

LYNN MILES

With a dozen albums, multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Juno to her credit, Ottawa’s Lynn Miles is one of Canada’s top songwriters. Miles performs Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., at the Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St. W., Dundas, accompanied by Prairie Oyster guitarist Keith Glass. Tickets are $24 in advance. 905-627-4265

MAYOR MCCA

Mayor McCa’s songs can be stark, stunning and absolutely silly. And this Hamilton-born one-man band has been known to break out into fits of spontaneous tap-dancing. Welcome him home Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 p.m., when Mayor McCa performs at The Casbah, Queen at King West, with Elyn Sof and Bird City. $10.

DARCY HEPNER

Darcy Hepner’s R&B All Stars, a 12-piece band featuring singers Mary McKay and Jamie Oakes, returns to the Gasworks, 141 Park St. N., 8 p.m., for two shows Thursday, Nov. 30 and Friday, Dec. 1. The shows will include a tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire. Limited tickets still available in advance. General admission is $35. Students, $25. Hamiltonmusiccollective.ca

WALEED KUSH

The Waleed Kush African Jazz Ensemble performs its blend of traditional jazz and ancient African rhythms on Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 p.m., at the Artword Arbar, 15 Colbourne St. at James North. Bassist Waleed Abdulhamid leads a band that includes saxophone, keyboards, percussion and flute. $15.