Musical convergence: Ani DiFranco, Shonen Knife, Ghostface Killah and more in Seattle

Gossip and Brandi Carlile are just the beginning. The city will be flooded with music this weekend — from pop to punky, rock to rap and folk to funky. So Seattle, be prepared — bring your ear plugs and dancing shoes.

• Ani DiFranco — Fierce feminist folkstress Ani DiFranco plays her righteous tunes. 8 p.m. Saturday, The Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle; $35 (877-784-4849 or www.stgpresents.com). Listen at www.myspace.com/anidifranco.

• Shonen Knife and Visqueen — Kurt Cobain was a fan of Shonen Knife, a Japanese rock trio that emulates The Ramones. And melodic rock band Visqueen is a local favorite. 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., Seattle; $15 (1-866-468-7623 or ticketweb.com).

• Ghostface Killah — The Wu-Tang Clan member recently departed from his hard-hitting raps with an R&B record, collaborating with John Legend and Estelle. 8 p.m. Saturday, Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $20 (800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com).

• Blitzen Trapper — The Portland folk rock band makes one sentimental for times long past. 9 p.m. Sunday, Neumo's, 925 E. Pike St., Seattle; $14 (800-992-8499 or ticketwest.com).

Marian Liu: 206-464-3825 or mliu@seattletimes.com