The Wedding Present

For those who can’t get tickets to The Shins, no reason to pout. There’s an equally fascinating show just around the corner in the form of The Wedding Present, a British band that rivaled The Smiths in homeland popularity during the late ’80s and still figures prominently in the English charts. The pop collective led by David Gedge was reformed in 2003 after a five-year hiatus (while Gedge pursued his other band Cinerama), and is touring America in support of its first album in eight years. The group joins all-female act The Organ 9 p.m. Sunday at The Bottleneck, 737 N.H.

The Shins

Thanks in large part to the “Garden State” soundtrack, The Shins have vaulted from $7 Bottleneck shows to a $22 Liberty gig, which sold out weeks ahead of time. It’s also due to the fact the Albuquerque, N.M., act might be the most universally liked indie rock band since Pavement. The quartet’s unassuming rock can be deceptively simple, weaving elements of Brit-pop, chamber pop and Americana into lyrically challenging folk ditties. The Shins join The Brunettes 8 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Hall, 642 Mass.

Doug Deming

Motor City guitarist Doug Deming seems like more of a throwback to 1950s blues, handling Chess-era jumps, shuffles, swings and boogies with equal poise. Partnered with the Jewel Tones, the collective has made a 15-year career as an in-demand backing band for artists including Kim Wilson, A.C. Reed, Johnnie Dyer and Lawrence’s own Lee McBee. Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones performs 9 p.m. Saturday at Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St.

Organist Anthony Newman

World-renowned classical organist Anthony Newman has been labeled the “high-priest of Bach.” Today, Newman brings his talent to the Bales Organ Recital Hall, marking the musician’s first trip to Lawrence. Newman has worked with top-notch chamber orchestras throughout the world and is also a respected composer. Newman’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. today at Bales Organ Recital Hall on the KU campus. Admission is free.

Juniper Tangpuz

Years ago, a piece of paper was simply a canvas for cartoon artist Juniper Tangpuz. Today it’s his medium. After working as the cartoonist for his junior college’s newspaper, Tangpuz attended Kansas University, where he began working WITH paper rather than ON it, teaching himself to sculpt elaborate designs. His works can be viewed at Olive Gallery and Art Supply through May 25. A reception will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the gallery, 15 E. Eighth St.