A Japanese metal band, a bluegrass trio and the Pikes Peak Philharmonic performing this week
PIKES PEAK PHILHARMONIC CONCERT: ‘RHAP’: The philharmonic closes its season Sunday at Ent Center for the Arts with a program centered on rhapsodies from composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff and Franz Liszt. Luciano R. Silvestri Jr. will offer commentary on the works starting 45 minutes before the 3 p.m. performance, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $14-$20; entcenterforthearts.org.
JILUKA: Japanese visual kei metal band Jiluka brings its blend of heavy metal and electronic influences to The Black Sheep on Friday. Joined by two openers, the group delivers an intense live show shaped by aggressive instrumentals and elaborate visuals. 6:30 p.m., 2106 E. Platte Ave., $33.72-$35.72; blacksheeprocks.com.
DILLON HOOCK: Dillon Hoock headlines a local lineup at Vultures featuring Al Ameda, Evan Courtland and Jacob Kynard. Come for a night of live music and underground sounds. The 21-and-older show begins at 8 p.m. Friday, 2100 E. Platte Ave., $10; vulturesrocks.com.
TENDER FOOT BLUEGRASS: Manitou Springs trio Tender Foot Bluegrass performs at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort as part of the venue’s free “LIVE at the Lodge” series. Featuring Isaac Brisk, Ryan Keene and AJ Brisk, the group features traditional bluegrass for a crowd-focused live performance from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 2 El Paso Blvd.; bicycleresort.com.
TAB BENOIT: Blues guitarist and singer Tab Benoit brings his “Soul of the Swamp” tour to Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, joined by support act Ghalia Volt. Known for his gritty vocals and stripped-down guitar style, Benoit performs songs spanning his decades-long swamp-rock career. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $36.84-$92.90; phillongmusichall.com.






