HIGHLIGHTS

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES — Considered “one of the nation’s best live bands” by NPR, St. Paul & the Broken Bones bring an explosive live performance to every stage they play. The group is touring in support of their latest album, “Sea of Noise” — an inspiring and intelligent collection of songs that serves as an overall commentary on society — and will perform a sold out show at George’s in Fayetteville on Sunday. stpaulandthebrokenbones.com.

STRUMBELLAS — The new JJ’s Beer Garden and Brewery in uptown Fayetteville is open for business and filling the summer nights with beer and sweet tunes. The third show for the venue’s free summer concert series will welcome Canadian rock/alt country band The Strumbellas this Thursday with guests Got It Covered. The poignant yet singalong-able lyrics and undeniable rock noir musical undertones of their single “Spirits” embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across North America for years. thestrumbellas.ca.

FLOBOTS — Alternative hip-hop group Flobots will perform with guests Galaxy Tour Guides at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Weaving conscious hip-hop lyrics and classical viola solos over live instrumentation, Flobots’ anthems capture attention from all directions. The band’s fourth album, NOENEMIES — their most ambitious and sophisticated statement to date, both lyrically and musically — was released May 5. flobots.com. $15.