Sound Advice

Ovrfwrd, a Minneapolis-based instrumental quartet, fuses rock, jazz and classical music. The band touts an “adventurous listening experience” and has four albums to its credit. Catch them at xBK on Aug. 26. $10.

Cheap Trick wants you to want to see them perform live on Sept. 9 at Hoyt Sherman Place. Tickets $59.50 – $99.50.

The Music of Randy Travis Tour on Aug. 27 at Hoyt Sherman Place features country singer James Dupré, Travis’ co-star in “The Price.” Travis’ original band will be touring for the first time since Travis’ stroke in 2013. The show consists of Dupré and the band performing all Travis’ hits, along with a special appearance by Travis. Tickets start at $55.

Spaceface performs at Gas Lamp on Aug. 13. Spaceface is a psychedelic pop band from Los Angeles and performs an interactive live show, with an encompassing light show that blends perfectly with the band’s sound. Tickets $12 advance, $15 day of show. n