Baum has matured from Rosendale Street Fest phenom to serious sideman, recently scooped up by blues steamroller Shemekia Copeland for a world tour. As if that weren't enough, Baum plays keyboards on Copeland's new CD, The Soul Truth (Alligator), produced by mythical MG/Blues Brother Steve Cropper. Instead of sleeping in, Baum revs up his local trio for another session at Mike Quick's Corner Stage. (Quick's own band rules Thursdays, Dean Scala returns Friday, November 11, and Little Sammy Davis wails on the 18th.) $5. Mike Quick's Corner Stage, Middletown. (845) 342-4804. www.cornerstage.co.

They're Girl Howdy, and they're gonna get rowdy at this Hudson honky-tonk (aka Time and Space Limited.) A "retro-twang" combo that covers legends like Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, and the Davis Sisters, Girl Howdy (Paula Bradley, Betsy-Dawn Williams, Emma O'Donnell, and Rose Sinclair) delivers tight vocal harmonies, punchy arrangements, and above all, a killer collection of matching Western shirts! Look and listen at http://girlhowdyband.com. $7.50 students/members, $10. Hudson. (518) 822-8448. www.timeandspace.org.

Nothing like a bohemian bookstore when it shakes off the dust for a party. Eschewing the First Saturday scene (but still a proud ASK member,) the Hudson Valley Book Stop in the King's Mall has been quietly presenting alternative events with allure. On Sunday the 6th artist Jacquie Roland opens her month-long show with jazz chameleon Studio Stu, who promises "art, music, food, drink, and merriment." (Shyla O'Shea reads Tarot cards every Tuesday, 5:30-8:30pm.) Free. Kingston. (845) 336-6450. www.studiostu.biz.

Favorites of rocker/actor/radio host Little Steven, the Charms make their Hudson Valley debut at the Colony Café thanks to promoter/producer Stacy Fine. This live five-piece features lead siren Kit Kina on the organ, and a new Charms song, "Pussycat," is featured in the trailer for the new Jim Jarmusch film Broken Flowers. Behind the high-energy show, experience the work of live video artist Jim C. and groove to Nugget the DJ when the band breaks. Woodstock. (845) 679-5342. www.thecharms.net.

Macdonald should never be overlooked in the context of Hudson Valley jazz, having performed with just about everyone who's anyone. Here, Saugerties Pro Musica lets Macdonald pick a dream band, comprised of Warren Bernhardt on piano, John Menegon on bass, and the legendary Joe Beck on guitar. They'll perform standards and selections from Macdonald's 2004 CD Dream Come True at the First Congregational Church, and refreshments will be served. (The Flying Fiddlers land December 4.) $10, students/kids free. Saugerties. (845) 246-5021.

Derek, son of long-time Allmans drummer Butch Trucks, started his slide guitar apprenticeship early, joining the family band onstage by age 12. His own ensemble has a more subtle sensibility, guided by an astute repertoire of ragas, reggae, and jam-band soul. The Allmans were everything good about Southern rock, whereas Derek leaves room for the north, east, and west. Opener Mofro's latest release, Lochloosa (Swampland), was shepherded by Robert Randolph. $27.50, 22.50. Poughkeepsie. (845) 473-2072. www.bardavon.org.

Hot indie band the Nillaz earned their stripes this summer with 40-plus shows nationwide on the Vans Warped Tour. After a quick breather, they're back with one stop locally at Forum Lounge. The music, described as "Krunk Rock," combines the sneer of the Beastie Boys with a groove like the Chili Peppers. Opening act country rapper Insane Shane McKane and his Trailer Park Honeys can churn up a stage like country butter. (Dean Scala funks up the Forum Nov. 23.) $5. Kingston. (845) 331-1116. www.forumlounge.com.