10 concerts in metro Detroit that will please your ears

Thursday, 2/25 - Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra @ Music Hall - Just because Paczki Day has come and gone doesn’t mean that you need to stop celebrating Detroit’s rich Polish heritage. The Polish Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest music institution on Northern Poland and they will be performing here in Detroit. The orchestra hails straight from Gdansk, a city that is rich in history as it was a main hub for Polish communism. It was often described as the crown jewel of the Baltic Sea area. Doors at 8 p.m.; 350 Madison St., Detroit; Tickets range from $30-$50.

Thursday, 2/25 - Ron Pope and the Nighthawks @ Blind Pig - Singer-songwriter Ron Pope first came to recognition with his hit A Drop in the Ocean a few years ago and it was featured on such shows like The Voice and So You Think You Can Dance. Since then, Pope has drawn back to his rock roots and made an album with the Nighthawks. They created a bluesy-rock album that is quite different from Pope’s piano ballads that he’s known for. Doors at 9 p.m.; 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor; Tickets $17 in advance, $20 at the door.

Friday, 2/26 - Neko Case @ The Majestic Theatre - You may not recognize Neko Case’s name at a glance, but her voice is recognizable as she was a singer for the indie-rock band the New Pornographers. She still tours and plays with the New Pornographers, but her solo career has been her main focus the past couple of years. She just released an entire box set of her work called Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule and is touring in support of it. Doors at 7 p.m.; 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; tickets are $27.50.

Friday, 2/26 - Wolfmother @ Saint Andrew’s Hall - If you’re longing for the thundering dinosaur sounds of Led Zeppelin and AC/DC then Australian rockers Wolfmother just might be the perfect fix. The band made their first debut in 2005 and has since released numerous albums and toured the world. The band is described from heavy rock to psychedelic rock and everywhere in between. In November the band announced the release of their newest album entitled Victorious. Doors at 8 p.m.; 431 E. Congress St. Detroit; saintandrewsdetroit.com; tickets are $25.

Saturday, 2/27 - Hip In Detroit’s 4th Anniversary Celebration @ Zeke’s Rock & Roll BBQ - Local blog and all around badasses Hip in Detroit are celebrating their fourth year of existence with a huge party at Zeke’s Rock & Roll BBQ in Ferndale. There will be live music from local acts Cheapshow, Young Hunger, DirtWolf, Tart, and Ancient Language. They will also be giving out tons of prizes throughout the night from Royal Oak Music Theater, the Crofoot, AEG Live, B Nektar, and Suck It Suicide to name a few. Doors at 9:30 p.m.; 240 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; tickets are $5.

Saturday, 2/27 - The Who @ Joe Louis Arena - Not to be macabre, but increasingly, when it comes to our rock ’n’ roll heroes from the 1960s and ’70s, you never know when it’s going to be your last chance to see them perform. Even if they’ve already done a dozen “farewell” tours, because no one takes those seriously anymore. We all know you’ve got the three mortgages on the two houses with your fourth wife, and hence the need for revenue. The Who’s anthems have always been the best, and they’ve been one of the best live bands for decades, so you know you want to be there. They’re not doing the Who Sell Out in its entirety, but it’ll still be tremendous enough. Doors at 7:30 p.m.; 19 Steve Yzerman Dr., Detroit; olympiaentertainment.com; Tickets $39.50-$139.50.

Saturday, 2/27 - Volume Saturday @ V Nightclub - You probably know that every Saturday night is a killer banging rager party in the style of killer banging rager Saturday night parties in Las Vegas, here at V Nightclub. V has been rated one of the top 100 nightclubs in the country. Its state-of-the-art sound and lighting set the stage as resident DJ Captn20 delivers the best in dance music. So what are you waiting for? Get dressed up, head out, and get right on down. Doors at 9 p.m.; 1777 Third St., Detroit; mgmgranddetroit.com/v-nightclub; 313-465-1650.

Saturday, 2/27 - The Volebeats @ UFO Factory - As they directly influenced Uncle Tupelo who then became the prime movers of the alt-country renaissance in the 1990s, it’s hard to overstate the importance of the Volebeats, whose music was as awesome as it was ahead of its time. The Hamtramck-based band helped push alternative country to the forefront for so many other artists, and is so often the case they themselves made far better jams. The band will be joined by Craig Brown Band and Jay Clark Reid. Doors at 9 p.m.; 2110 Trumbull, Detroit; tickets are $7.

Saturday, 2/27 - The Walking Beat @ PJ’s Lager House - The Walking Beat is a four-piece band from Detroit and they are set to release their debut LP at PJ’s Lager House, tonight — here, just for you. The band’s foundations are in rock but they teeter on the edge of multiple styles. Some of their songs are hard-driving while others are Bowie-inspired glam rock. Your entrance fee will not only get you into the show, but also a copy of their LP, Introducing the Walking Beat. Colorwheel will be there as well for support. Doors at 9 p.m.; 1254 Michigan Ave., Detroit; pjslagerhouse.com; tickets are $10.

Tuesday, 2/25 - Cactus Blossoms @ The Loving Touch - The Cactus Blossoms (not to be confused with the Texas Roadhouse fried onion) are a country duo that has just released their latest album You’re Dreaming. The duo, composed of brothers Jack and Page sound like they don’t belong in this century. When we say they draw inspiration from country roots, we mean as far back as you can go. Twang and harmonies overlap each other effortlessly. Country music isn’t made like this anymore. Doors at 8 p.m.; 22634 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; tickets are $12.