Japandroids - Brian King woke up one morning, a mild-mannered geologist, only to find his garage rock band was getting praise from movers and shakers of indie media. A year later, the Japandroids are internationally know for the gruff yelled vocals, tight arrangements  relentless intensity. Catch the Vancouver B.C. duet on Thursday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m., when at Platform Presents Japandroids with locals Belt of Vapor and Please Draw In Me at The A Club, 406 1/2 E. Sprague, all-ages welcome, full bar with ID. Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door through www.ticketswest.rdln.com, 4000 Holes and the Long Ear in Coeur d'Alene.

The Constellations - A sort of who's who of Atlanta indie artists, The Constellations features a myriad and instruments and a rotating cast, including a "clap section." Staggering guitar lines, sneaky organ riffs, and smoky vocals combine for a scary good live show. Connect the dots with The Constellations at 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at The Seaside, 230 W. Riverside Ave. Cost: TBA.

Jamal Ali - Smooth soul man Jamal Ali returns the Rocket Market patio, singing R&B classics and new originals. Get there early to snag a table when Ali returns at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd. Cost: Free.

Jimmy Nuge - London Get Down frontman and local scene fixture Jimmy Nuge sets up shop tonight to fill the September Residency at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, at The Seaside, 230 W. Riverside Ave. Cost: $3.

Mon Cheri - A meticulously tight drummer, a cavalier bassist, a singer steeped in harmonies and a frontman guitarist who both an entertainer and an exceptional player -- that's all the ingredients for a Mon Cheri revival after a relatively chill summer. Get your indie-pop-jazz on when Mon Cheri headlines a show with Handful of Luvin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Seaside, 230 W. Riverside Ave. Cost: $5, all ages welcome.