Bellman Barker

MONDAY
>> Provided any passing storms don’t interfere, Fort Reno is back tonight. Indie rockers and Three Stars alums Bellman Barker are playing in the top slot, with the countryish The Moderate and jazz-punk experimentalists Gestures kicking things off. Free, 7:15 p.m.

>> Some world music acts try to throw in too many different genres. Decide whether Rupa & the April Fishes, a San Francisco band, can pull off the multi-style approach when they perform French chanson, Gypsy music, tango, Latin alternative, Indian music and who knows what else at DC9, along with local favorite Sarah Azzara. $8, 8:30 p.m.

>> We were big fans of the Oxford Collapse when they came to town a year and a half ago. They’re back for another slot at the Black Cat backstage, along with Takka Takka and Scottish headliners Frightened Rabbit. $10, 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY
>> San Francisco’s Birds & Batteries are stylistically all over the place, fusing indie rock, country, and electronic beats to great effect. They’ve been garnering rave reviews all over. They’ll be at the Red and the Black tomorrow with Your Black Star and Don’t Be Glib. $8.