Welcome to Seven in Seven, where we look at shows coming to the region over the next week. As always, whether your musical tastes are rock ’n’ roll, jazz, heavy metal, R[Amp]B, singer-songwriter or indie, there will always be something to check out. Here are seven of the best on the docket for the week of March 6.
Lyle Lovett + John Hiatt — Friday at Santander Performing Arts Center and next Thursday at Lansdowne Theater
Four-time Grammy Award–winning singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett and legendary singer-songwriter John Hiatt are in the midst of a special co-headline tour that’s coming to town Friday. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. As for his partner in touring, since the release of his 1974 debut, “Hangin’ Around the Observatory,” rarely has more than a year or two passed without a new Hiatt collection hitting the shelves. And for fans who can’t make the gig in Reading, the tour will be closing out its run at Lansdowne Theater next Thursday.
Subtronics — Friday and Saturday at The Met
A musical journey that began with a fervor for his drum set and an appreciation for Radiohead, as well as a love for subwoofers and electronics has brought us Philly’s own Subtronics. Over the past decade, he has honed his skills to create his signature cutting-edge sound design that pushes the boundaries of electronic music. Known for his electrifying live performances and advanced mixing abilities, Subtronics has cultivated an ever-growing fanbase. This past December saw the full release of his two-part album, “Fibonacci,” which represents a bold leap forward, expanding well beyond his signature sound.
Amber Mark — Saturday at The Theatre of Living Arts
Raised across Europe, Asia, and North America — while now splitting time between New York City and Los Angeles — Amber Mark has woven her deep knowledge of international styles into a wide musical tapestry, revealing new complexities with every listen. Following the release of her 2022 debut LP, “Three Dimensions Deep,” and critically lauded EPs “3:33am” and “Conexao,” she’s racked up more than 750 million global streams. The burgeoning indie soul singer released her sophomore effort, “Pretty Idea,” this past October to critical acclaim.
Goldie Boutilier — Saturday at First Unitarian Church
With the soul of a poet, the heart of a rock icon, and the diamond-hard vision of an auteur, Goldie Boutilier has fashioned herself as an absolute master of turning mythmaking into self-salvation. Back in September, she released the album “Goldie Boutilier Presents Goldie Montana,” offering an intimate glimpse of her alter ego as a glamorous outlaw-provocateur. The character served as more than an LP avatar; it also provided Boutilier with a source of strength during some of her most difficult times. On record, it’s a lavish brand of guitar-driven noir-pop, taking cues from cinematic masterpieces like “Scarface” and “Casino.”
Philly Loves Lilith: A Tribute to the Lilith Fair — Saturday at The Fallser Club
Founded in 1997 by Sarah McLachlan, Lilith Fair was a groundbreaking all-female touring festival that ran through 1999, with a brief revival in 2010. The intent was to amplify women’s voices in an industry that routinely sidelined them, showcasing artists like Sheryl Crow, Jewel, and Fiona Apple, and directly confronting entrenched misogyny in the music business. The Fallser Club’s Lilith tribute honors that legacy, serving as a reminder that women are full human beings — artists, leaders, and decision-makers — who deserve autonomy, safety, and respect on every stage and in every space. A full slate of artists will take the stage Saturday, including two versions of The All-Star Philly Jawn House Band. The first will feature Bo Rains, Joanna Justice, Brie Emsee, and Michele Lynn, while the second will spotlight Reese Daugherty, Sophie Kennedy, Renee Krier, and Anastasia Groden.
Cat Power — Sunday at Union Transfer
Cat Power’s seventh studio album, “The Greatest,” proved an immediate landmark in her already acclaimed career when it dropped in January 2006. Recorded at the famed Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tenn., with backing from some of that city’s most renowned session musicians, the album marked the first release to exclusively feature songs written by Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, performed with understated Southern soulfulness and stunning creative confidence. The LP received worldwide critical acclaim upon release and entered the Billboard 200 at No. 34 — her biggest commercial success to date. Now, Marshall has embarked on a brief trek where she’s performing “The Greatest” in its entirety for the 20th anniversary, already bookmarked as one of the most anticipated tours of 2026.
Orbit Culture — Monday at Archer Music Hall
Hailing from the small town of Eksjo, Sweden — located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm — Orbit Culture have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal, and industrial with striking hooks and an atmosphere that brings to mind Gojira, Metallica, and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own. The current tour is in support of their fifth album, the October-release “Death Above Life,” which notched high marks from the metal press across the board.
Soundcheck
• Lyle Lovett: “If I Had a Boat”
• John Hiatt: “Long Time Comin’”
• Subtronics: “Friends”
• Amber Mark: “Sweet Serotonin”
• Goldie Boutiller: “The Actress”
• Cat Power: “The Greatest”
• Orbit Culture: “The Tales of War”
