Riki Rocksteady, a Boston reggae/rocksteady/soul/classic R&B artist, makes his debut appearance at Medford Brewing Company. DJ Sherman also will be on hand for a night of ska, punk, soul, reggae, new wave and BritPop music to celebrate the birthday of the one and only 2TONE TIM (aka Tim Lambert).

Deep Cuts welcomes André Obin for a show celebrating the limited-edition vinyl release of his "Armored King" album. Obin is known for his blend of electronic, synth-pop, and post-punk influences, creating atmospheric and emotive soundscapes. Also performing will be the electronic-pop duo Telelectrix plus Sean Drinkwater,  best known for being the synthesizer/guitarist/occasional singer in Freezepop.  Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.  

The Great American Beer Hall welcomes the All Time Favorite Band, who covers he biggest pop, rock, country, club, punk and classic rock hits of the last four decades.

Indie rock band Robber Robber from Burlington, Vermont, headlines tonight's live music at Deep Cuts. The band that features vocalist/guitarist Nina Cates and drummer Zack James, plus Will Krulak on guitar and Carney Hemler on bass. Also performing will be Dari Bay, which James also leads, and The Taxidermists. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 show day through Dice.  

Country music singer/songwriter Maddi Ryan provides the live music at the Great American Beer Hall's first New Beers Eve event. Ryan has opened for acts such as Ray Fulcher, Morgan Myles and The Cadillac Three, and her performances have earned her Country Act of the Year nominations at the New England Music Awards, and a Boston Music Awards nomination for Country Act of the Year. Free general admission; VIP mezzanine access is available for $30 through Eventbrite.  

Medford Brewing Company presents another edition of "Melodies On Tap," its first Thursday of the month open mic night hosted by Zion Rodman and Christian Colegrove. Performers may play two songs and up to 10 minutes. Check back for the link to reserve a time slot. Questions? Email MelodiesOnTap@gmail.com.      

Boston singer, songwriter and acoustic guitarist Brendan Cleary makes his debut at the Great American Beer Hall. Born and raised in New Jersey, Cleary studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music. There he discovered a deep love for creating music that resonates with the American heartland, and a connection he’s carried with him ever since.

The Medford Public Library invites you to join Ensemble Eclectica as they perform unusual musical gems – from lively Renaissance lute songs to great jazz tunes played unlike you’ve ever heard before. It’s a delicious variety of genre bending musical delights. The ensemble is Louise Grasmere on vocals, cigar-box guitar, and percussion; internationally recognized performer Fabio Pirozzolo on hand percussion; Peter Tillotson on double-bass; and music director Peter Lehman on theorbo (lute) and vocals. Registration is required using the library's new calendar…