[ CLUB HOPPING ]

ANSON FUNDERBURGH AND THE ROCKETS, 10 tonight, FitzGerald's, 6615W. Roosevelt, Berwyn.

One of the hardest-working blues bands, Anson Funderburgh and theRockets, featuring Sam Myers on vocals and harmonica, performs apotent mix of Texas jump blues and Delta blues. Led by Funderburgh'simpeccable guitar work, the band is adept at manipulating classicblues stylings while at the same time adding creative touches. Admission is $10 at FitzGerald's (708-788-2118).

BALDWIN BROTHERS, 10 tonight, HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo.

The Baldwin Brothers-Jimmy Deer (six-string bass), Jason Hinkle(drum kit and sampler) and TJ Widner (keyboards-synthesizer)-perform a blend of ambient house and trip-hop laced with elements offunk. The hip-hop jam band Organic Mind Unit opens. Admission is $10at HotHouse (312-362-9707).

ANNE PRINGLE & MARK BURNELL, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Davenport'sPiano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee.

The vocal duo performs its new show, "Tales of Our Travels," anevening of songs about the trials and tribulations of traveling. Theywill play songs by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Steely Dan, DaveFrishberg and Noel Coward. Admission is $12 at Davenport's (773-278-1830).

WILLARD GRANT CONSPIRACY, 8 p.m. Monday, Schubas, 3159 N.Southport.

The dark, alluring songs of Robert Fisher and Paul Austin pull atthe gray areas between happy and sad. While melancholy rises to newemotional levels on the duo's dreamy release "Everything's Fine,"the songs feed off the inner soul of forgiveness and hope. Fisher'sNick Cave-like baritone gives the songs an eerie beauty that isredemptive. Edith Frost and Neilson Hubbard open. Admission is $10 atSchubas (773-525-2508).

THE PAPERBOYS, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace.

The glorious, upbeat music of Red House recording artists TomLanda and the Paperboys reflects today's global village. The group'smost recent release, "Postcards," abounds with bluegrass and Latinand Spanish influences, as well as the Celtic roots that inspired theband in its beginnings. The result is a pop-friendly mix of new musicinfluenced by rich traditions. Admission is $8 at the Abbey Pub (773-478-4408).

MARC OLSON & THE ORIGINAL HARMONY RIDGE CREEKDIPPERS WITH VICTORIAWILLIAMS, 9 p.m. Thursday, Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace.

A founding member of the alt-country group the Jayhawks, MarcOlson retreated years ago to the wilderness of Joshua Tree, where helives and records with his wife, singer-songwriter Victoria Williams.Now signed with HighTone Records, he has released his first widelyavailable album, "My Own Jo Ellen." While the Jayhawks have turned toa more pop-oriented sound, Olson's work continues to echo the work ofGram Parsons and the Byrds. And like Parsons had Emmylou Harris, animportant feature of Olson's music is Williams' warm and plaintivebacking vocals. Admission is $12 at the Abbey Pub (773-478-4408).