Music

Previews by Ann Powers (A.P.)., Richard Cromelin (R.C.), Casey Dolan (C.D.), Randy Lewis (R.L.) and Don Heckman (D.H.).

The Proclaimers Scottish twin rockers Craig and Charlie Reid, merge sociopolitical rage with doctrinaire-free Christian faith in strikingly powerful ways. (R.L.) Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Today. $18. (323) 936-4790.

Diane Schuur Jazz singer “Deedles,” as she is known to fans, has made a dedicated return to jazz in her latest album, “Some Other Time.” (D.H.) Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Today, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $20-$35. (323) 466-2210.

Phil Roy Roy is a soulful singer-songwriter whose new CD, “The Great Longing,” will enjoy its release party at this gig. L.A. drove Roy away after having penned many songs for a wide variety of artists. (C.D.) Hotel Cafe, 1623½ N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. Mon., 8:30 p.m. (323) 461-2040.

Clinic Ade Blackburn sings as if he has a bad case of sinusitis and there is a certain level of derangement, but the kitschy minimalist chaos of Clinic can be easy to love(C.D.) Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Tue., 8 p.m. $20. (310) 276-6168.

Keith England The images on England’s website – well-groomed suit-and-tie photos contrasting with casual, leather and long-hair shots – clearly describe the duality of his career, which reaches from youthful gigs with the Allman Brothers to his current commitment to jazz. (D.H.) Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. Tue., 8 and 9:30 p.m. $25. (310) 271-9039.

Wayne Krantz You want a guitar hero? If Hendrix were reborn with a mischievous Ornette Coleman sense of syncopation and melody, beautifully dense cluster chords worthy of Romanian composer Gyôrgy Ligeti, and an almost excruciating sonic intensity, you’d have the unbelievable Krantz. (C.D.) Temple Bar, 1026 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Wed., 8 p.m. $10. (310) 393-6611. Also at Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West, North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat. $25. (818) 980-1615.

Stanley Jordan Trio The jazz master of the tapping guitar style returns after a lengthy hiatus of self-described inner journeying. The material in Jordan’s new CD, “State of Nature,” his first mainstream release in over a decade, underscores his new life’s direction, and features a return to the piano, his first instrument. (D.H.) Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Thu.-Sat. $18-$25. (323) 466-2210.