An ensemble led by this blues guitar virtuoso known for his flamboyant, high-voltage live shows. A self-taught child prodigy, Shepherd has been playing professionally since his teens, where he gained fame for his spot-on covers of Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, and has gone on to open shows for the Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bob Dylan, and others. His current tour celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of his debut album, Ledbetter Heights. 8 p.m., Michigan Theater. $45–$240 in advance at ticketmaster.com & (if available) at the door. (800) 745–3000.