This week's entertainment picks: The Weeknd, Rory Erickson

It's a solid week for concerts in our fair city.  There's lots to check out, so I've narrowed my picks down to:

The Weeknd, Sound Academy, Nov 2, 3 & 4
The not-quite-so-mysterious-anymore The Weeknd and his fusion of hip hop, R&B, and samples may be one of the few acts that can make the Sound Academy sound like a decent venue.

Rory Erickson, Lee's Palace, Nov 3
It's not often we get Erickson, founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators and certified musical wingnut/genius coming through town.  So take advantage.

...also this week:

• Fozzy, Oct 29
• Chris Isaak, Oct 29
• Milo Greene, Oct 29
• Bad Rabbits, Oct 30
• Julie Doiron, Oct 30
• King Beez, Oct 30
• Those Darlins, Oct 30
• Carole Pope, Nov 1
• Bettye Lavette, Nov 1
• Josh Radin, Nov 1
• Napalm, Death, Nov 1
• Die Antwoord, Nov 1
• Matt Mays, Nov 2
• Nels Cline, Nov 2
• Squarepusher, Nov 2
• Zedd, Nov 2
• Crystal Castles, Nov 3
• Paper Lions, Nov 3
• Junior Brown, Nov 3
• Kaki King, Nov 4
• Stephen Page, Nov 4
• Pierce The Veil, Nov 4