Kurt Vile leaves The War on Dogs for the night to perform solo with Birds of Maya, Coconuts and Still Life Still at Mercury Lounge, 217 E. Houston St. (betw. Ludlow & Essex Sts.), 212-260-4700; 7:30, $10.
Manic Street Preachers hop the Pond and bring their alternative rock music state side performing tonight with Bear Hands at Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.), 212-353-1600; 7, $25.
Leaving Chicago behind and bringing their gritty soul music with them, Speck Mountain performs tonight with Spider at Monkey Town, 58 N. 3rd St., Brooklyn, 718-384-1369; 8, $10.
Storm Front celebrates the music of the Piano Man with a tribute to Billy Joel at B.B. King Blues Club, 237 W. 42 St., 212-997-4144; 8, $15.
