Mary Anne Hobbs is a minor figure in American music circles, but the British DJ, music journalist and motorcycle freak has been instrumental in bringing adventurous electronic dance music (think dubstep, grime, etc.) to wider audiences with her compilation albums. She continues her tour of the U.S. today at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom with cohort and dubstep producer Skream. $25.
Manic Street Preachers for various reasons have not toured the U.S. in a decade. That’s changing with the release of the Welsh band’s new album, “Journal for Plague Lovers,” a gritty, reinvigorated work produced by Windy City legend (and Manics idol) Steve Albini. Monday at the Bluebird Theater with Nico Vega. $15-$20. Ticketmaster. Read our exclusive Q&A with the Manics’ Nicky Wire at .
David Cross also hasn’t hit the stand- up trail in half a decade, but with a new book (“I Drink for a Reason”) and a substantial break between filming schedules, the “Mr. Show” and “Arrested Development” star will dust off his rambling, frequently brilliant act for new audiences. He plays the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday with Todd Glass. $35- $37. TicketHorse. Read our interview with Cross in the Sunday A&E section.
John Wenzel: 303-954-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com
