The Sydney Ellis Quintet (in the Supper Club)

Until last year, singer Sydney Ellis, a former Clevelander who relocated to the West Coast, had never played a proper gig in town. But she now appears to be on the Music Box schedule, and that's a a good thing. Her latest album, 2011's Just Before Dawn features a mix of originals and covers, including a bluesy cover of the traditional tune "See Lyin' Woman." She's assembled a Cleveland group to back her for this show and says they'll play "comfortable blues" because she wants to "let the personality of the band come through." (Niesel)