PIET’S CONCERT PICK FOR THE WEEKEND

THE HEAD AND THE HEART

Style: Sweeping Americana that practically requires hootenannyready handclaps and singalongs fit for a campfire.

Backstory: In early 2011, the Head and the Heart, on the heels of its debut album, was getting a fair amount of hype. It lived up to its promise at Turner Hall Ballroom later that year, upstaging veteran headlining act Iron & Wine with eager-to-please energy and hearty harmonies. By 2014, the Head and the Heart was at the head of the flourishing folk revival scene, evident by a sold-out headlining show at the Riverside Theater. Why you should go? Its Milwaukee return Friday follows September’s major-label debut “Sign of Light,” which sees the Seattle act up the grandeur while maintaining its signature folksy intimacy. And then there’s the impressive undercard, assembled by alternative-rock station WLUM-FM (102.1) for its 11th annual, two-night Big Snow Show bash. The openers: Fitz and the Tantrums may have gotten mixed reviews for its most recent album, but snappy singles like “Handclap” will fit in nicely with longtime live-show favorites. Jimmy Eat World is now 15 years removed from its arena-propelling breakout “Bleed American,” but the emo act’s October album “Integrity Blues” is its best-reviewed in years. Alternative pop artist Bishop Briggs has released only singles so far, but the native Londoner’s achieved enough one-to-watch mentions to land a slot on a Coldplay tour. Time and place: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Eagles Ballroom, the Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave. Price: $40 to $50 at the box office, (414) 342-7283 and therave.com.