AIDIN VAZIRI’S POP MUSIC PICKS
Keiko Matsui: The contemporary jazz pianist and composer, who has performed alongside everyone from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder, is on tour in support of her latest album, “Journey to the Heart.” 8 p.m. Monday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 6. $29-$69. Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. www.yoshis.com
Albert Hammond Jr.: The guitarist for the Strokes, whose signature sound sparked the rebirth of the New York City rock ’n’ roll scene at the turn of the century, is on tour with a new solo album, “Francis Trouble.” 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. $23.50. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. www.slimspresents.com
Talib Kweli: The conscious rapper from Brooklyn is touring to support his eighth album, “Radio Silence.” Niko Is and DJ Spintelect support. 8 p.m. Monday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 6. $25. The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., S.F. www.the independentsf.com
Billie Eilish: The pop singer, a former member of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus who has collaborated with Vince Staples and drawn comparisons to Lorde, is on her “Where is My Mind?” tour. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8. $22. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. www.slimspresents.com
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: The former guitar player and songwriter for British pop heroes Oasis returns with a psychedelic new solo release, “Who Built the Moon?” 8 p.m. Saturday, March 10. $37.50-$77.50. Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. www.thefoxoakland.com