Tuesday:
>> Don’t be surprised if you see the Mothership parked outside the 9:30 Club tonight. It’s there for good reason. George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will be performing a litany of funk hits from their vast catalog. $45. 7 p.m.

>> Singer Eric Benét has once again earned a Grammy nomination, this year for his track “Sometimes I Cry.” The Milwaukee native will be at the Birchmere today and Wednesday. $59.50. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Local vocalist V. Rich has two shows tonight at Blues Alley. He’ll be joined by singer Debórah Bond and saxophonist Brian Lenair. $20. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> DJ Soul Call Paul will be at the Black Cat‘s backstage spinning dirty and sultry Southern soul music. $5. 9:30 p.m.

>> With the death of Don Cornelius last week, a great number of soul music fans were left in mourning. To help celebrate the life and legacy of Soul Train’s conductor, DJs Jahsonic and Bill Source will be bringing a bit of America’s hippest trip to Liv for the evening. Free. 10 p.m.

Monday:
>> The Minneapolis-based rap label/crew Doomtree will be coming to town for a show at the Rock and Roll Hotel. Joining them will be F. Stokes and the DMV’s own Educated Consumers. $15. 8 p.m.