DON’T MISS

Taylor Swift This 18-year-old is coming off a dream-come-true year in which her debut album went multiplatinum and snagged her a Grammy nomination for best new artist. Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 8 p.m. $36.50-$46.50. (323) 655-4900.

John Doe “A Year in the Wilderness,” the latest solo effort from this L.A. punk-roots music stalwart, is earning Doe some of the most enthusiastic reviews of his estimable career. Harold M. Williams Auditorium at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, L.A. 7:30 p.m. (310) 440-7300.

Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers If you’ve shot beer bottles off a fence post, out-driven a pursuant police officer or crave the taste of white lightning moonshine, you’ll have a new favorite in this gang of outlaw blues-rockers. Safari Sam’s, 5214 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. $15. (323) 666-7267.

Andreas Haeflinger and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the pianist and the orchestra in a performance of Beethoven’s “King Stephen Overture” and “Emperor” Piano Concerto No. 5. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 8 p.m. $40. (323) 850-2000. Also 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Chee-Yun and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Jeffrey Kahane conducts the violinist and the ensemble in “Russia Revealed,” a performance which includes Rautavaara’s “Divertimento for Strings,” Shostakovich and Barshai’s Chamber Symphony, Enesco’s “Two Intermezzos for Strings” and Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 8 p.m. $17-$79. (818) 243-2539. Also 7 p.m. Sun., Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood. $17-$79. (310) 825-2101.

Musica Angelica Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, soprano Christine Brandes and baritone Nathaniel Watson perform the music of Pergolesi, Telemann, Farina and P.D.Q. Bach. Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 8 p.m. $12-$37. (310) 458-4504. Also 4 p.m. Sun., All Saints’ Church, 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 458-4504.

David Briggs The organist presents his transcription of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., L.A. 4 p.m. $16-$20. (213) 385-1345.

Martin Chalifour and the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay The Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster joins the ensemble in a performance of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 and Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 1. Norris Center for the Performing Arts, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. 8 p.m. $36. (310) 373-3151.

Cyrus Chestnut Trio Pianist Chestnut’s latest album, “Cyrus Plays Elvis,” dips into the blues and gospel traces of the Presley style. He is backed by bassist Dezron Douglas and drummer Neil Smith. Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. Today-Sat., 8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. $25-$30. (310) 271-9039.

Joey DeFrancesco The reigning king of the Hammond B-3 organ rides his beast into Fullerton. Steamers Jazz Club and Cafe, 138 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. Fri.-Sat. (714) 871-8800.

The Crusaders This roster of Crusaders includes Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Ray Parker Jr., Nicklas Sample, Nils Landgren and Steve Gadd. Orange County Performing Artscenter, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.