Thurs.. Nov 13

It's not sexist, we hope, to suggest that the bulk of the people playing Delta blues guitar and singing are men. But Erin Harpe - the singer for the electro-funk band Lovewhip - is definitely female and she's definitely branching out with a new CD called "Delta Blues Duets," and a gig at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain Thursday Nov. 13 at 8. Harpe, who will play two sets, would like to continue in the vein of Memphis Minnie and early Bonnie Raitt, who, you remember was quite the groundbreaker herself. Cover: $5.

3496 Washington St., Jamaica Plain, 617-524-9038 www.midwaycafe.com 

On her album, Erin accompanied on vocals and guitar by her father, bluesman Neil Harpe, who we assume (but don't know) will be joining her at the Alchemist. The blues are not new to Harpe. Growing up in the Washington DC area, Erin began playing the guitar in her teens, under the teaching her father. She soon began performing at folk festivals, coffee houses, bars, and parties in the DC area, developing a strong blues guitar and vocal style of her own. Erin relocated to Boston to develop her music career, where she met blues talents such as Paul Rishell and Susan Tedeschi. Since moving to Boston, Erin has performed at many venues, including the original House of Blues, the Middle East and Harpers Ferry. She was also the first solo act to participate in the Boston Blues Challenge, where she made it to the finals, winning her night and beating out six blues bands. Bonus: It's a free gig.

435 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, 617-477-5741 www.alchemistlounge.com