Sunday, 12/27:
>> Bay Area singer Goapele comes to town for a show at Liv during the weekend between holidays. $20 in advance/$25 in at the door, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, 12/29:
>> The Roots live performances border on legendary but since they’ve taken on a regular gig on late night television, the ability to hit the road has been cut down. Nethertheless, hip-hop’s premier band will be at the 9:30 Club for two consecutive nights starting today. $45, 7 p.m.

Thursday, 12/31:
>> The NYE celebrations are underway and Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton will be at Zanzibar headlining their festivities with a yet-to-be-named special guest. $50-$150, 8 p.m.

>> With a sound straight out of 1967, Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings will be ringing in 2010 at the 9:30 Club with Fitz and the Tantrums. $55, 9 p.m.

Friday, 1/1/2010:
>> Wale (pictured) released his first official album, Attention Deficit, in November. Now, the most talked about locally-based rapper will be performing at the 9:30 Club with accompionment by U.C.B. In addition to U.C.B., Wiz Khalifa, Remy and Fly Gypsy are on the bill. The early show is sold out but the late show still has tickets. $10-$25, 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, 1/2/2010:
>> Best known for her rendition of “Inside My Love” on the Love Jones soundtrack, Trina Broussard has been recording since then and will bring her vocal prowess to Blues Alley for two shows. $25+$12.50, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.