San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
AIDIN VAZIRI’S POP AND JAZZ PICKS
The Sea and Cake:
With “Any Day,” its first new release since 2012’s “Runner,” the airy pop outfit is touring as a trio consisting of indie all-stars Sam Prekop, Archer Prewitt and John McEntire. 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. $20. Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., S.F. www.axs.com
Billy & Dolly:
The San Francisco power-pop duo made up of Bill Rousseau and Dahlia Gallin Ramirez performs songs from its new release, “Five Suns,” on a bill that also includes Shy Boys and Sarah Bethe Nelson. 9 p.m. Thursday, June 14. $8. Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St., S.F. www.elbo.com
Dirty Projectors:
With singer-guitarist Amber Coffman out of the band, David Longstreth returns with a new lineup on a tour in support of the experimental indie group’s forthcoming release, “Lamp Lit Prose.” 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, June 15-17. $40. The Chapel, 777 Valencia St., S.F. www.the chapelsf.com
Amadou & Mariam:
The awe-inspiring world music duo, who met at Mali’s Institute for the Young Blind, has performed with acts such as Coldplay, U2 and Alicia Keys. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16. $25-$85. SFJazz Center, 201 Franklin St., S.F. www.sfjazz.org
Janelle Monáe:
The songwriter is on tour with her third studio album, “Dirty Computer,” which has already been acclaimed as a cultural touchstone for its exploration of queer black womanhood. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16. $45-$75. The Masonic, 1111 California St., S.F. www.sfmasonic.com