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POP . . . plus

MewithoutYou: Bracing and all embracing Philadelphia-spawned band combines nerdy vocals and catchy/experimental indie rock 'n' folk production (with occasional flourishes of trumpet, tuba, organ, mandolin, etc.) in the service of spiritually minded story songs drawing from Jewish, Muslim and Christian imagery. Their goal - to "open wide my door" of perception and faith. Convincing even for daydream believers. Kindred emocore spirits Murder By Death and Buried Beds share the night. TLA, 334 South St., 9 tonight, $19, 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

Zac Brown Band: Good-time country rockers, one of the biggest breakout acts of 2009, churn 'em out for the fans. Also on the tasty bill of fare - the Wood Brothers, Casey Driessen and veteran comedian Gary Mule Deer. Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden. 7 tonight, $40.75, $26.75, $20 (lawn 4-pack individual), 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

Chris Shiflett & The Dead Peasants: Guitar player from the Foo Fighters veers down a country road, scored with pedal steel guitar, mandolin and keyboards. The Great Unknown and Ari Shine also glow under the stage lights. North Star, 27th and Poplar Sts., 9 tonight, $12, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

The Two Man Gentleman Band: Old timey ragtime/swing-styled dudes Andy Bean (guitar/vocals) and Fuller Condon (string bass, vocals) get you jazzed and grinning with slap happy originals like "Wine, Oh Wine!", "There's Something in My Trousers" and "Me I Get High On Reefer." They're straight from (Dan) Hicks-ville, and better for it. Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 7 tonight, $12, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Beth Orton: While clearly indebted to the likes of Sandy Denny and the Pentangle, this dusky-voiced British singer/songwriter has taken her fusion folk to the next plateau with a unique blending of folk and electronica on AAA radio faves like "She Cries Your Name" and "Stolen Car." And look who's opening - The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, the genteely harmonizing, surreal pop collaborations of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 8 tonight, $29-$50, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.

Angel Band: Vibrant female folk trio (plus band) serve it up in just the right place. Carsie Blanton makes for the perfect opener. Tin Angel, 20 S. 2nd St., 7:30 tonight, $15, 215-928-0978, www.tinangel.com.