In a smaller city like Columbia, it can sometimes be a struggle to find something new to do to occupy that much-needed free time. But, if you’re a music fan, this week is chock-full of concerts from just about every genre.

Tuesday

KCOU 88.1 presents Walk the Moon and Kopecky Family Band
8:30 p.m.
Mojo’s
$8
875-0588
These budding indie-pop groups will bring a high-energy show to Mojo’s. Check out our interviews with Walk the Moon and Kopecky Family Band here AND here.

Wednesday

BoomBox, Spankalicious
The Blue Note
$12 in advance, $14 day of show
874-1944
Dance away your hump day blues with a double dose of electronic music.

Thursday

Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Dallas
The Blue Note
$22 in advance, $24 day of show
874-1944
Local hip-hop gets noticed at this show. KC rappers Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko and Kutt Calhoun get dark and dirty with their innovative approach to rap music. Lil’ Wayne took notice of N9ne’s chop, he was featured on the rapper most recent album, The Carter IV. You should probably check him out too.

WhiteWater Ramble
8:30 pm
Mojo’s
$8
875-0588
Bluegrass group WhiteWater Ramble has just hit the road in support of their most recent album, All Night Drive. Grab your fiddle and head on down to Mojo’s.

Friday

Trampled Under Foot, The Mojo Roots
8:30 p.m.
Mojo’s
$10
875-0588
Double-header blues shows are pretty rare in Columbia. Here’s your opportunity to catch two up and coming blues groups.

The Bridge’s Official Grand Opening with Speakeasy and Casey Reeves
8 p.m.
The Bridge
$5
442-9645
If you haven’t made it over to Columbia’s newest live music venue, be sure to get over there in time for their official grand opening gig, featuring two Missouri musicians.

Indyground Annual 7 Featuring SteddyP, DJ Mahf, Jbomb, Farout and Dallas
8:30 p.m.
Sideshow
Free (minors pay $2)
777-7737

Saturday
Brandi Carlile, Katie Herzig
The Blue Note
$23 floor, $25 balcony
874-1944
Alt-country superstar Brandi Carlile finally makes her way to Missouri.

Quiet Corral, The House Guests
8:30 p.m.
Mojo’s
$8
875-0588
Kansas-based poppers Quiet Corral are so upbeat, you may even forget they’re from the same place as MU’s rival team.

Hennessy Brothers
8 p.m.
The Bridge
$5
442-9645