San-Francisco-based rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club comes to the Tralf Music Hall with its combination of the hard rock sounds of Led Zeppelin, the psychedelic beat of Jesus and Mary Chain, the anthemic power of the Verve and a mix of their own folk revival sounds. BRMC was originally formed in 1998 by two high school friends, Robert Levon Been and Peter Hayes (who had just departed the Brian Jonestown Massacre). The two now share vocals in the band, with Been playing bass and Hayes on guitar, joined by British drummer Nick Jago to complete the trio. Named for Marlon Brando’s fictional biker gang in the 1953 classic film The Wild One, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club worked that brooding masculinity into major success by the release of its second album, 2003’s Take Them On, On Your Own (Virgin). After a rough patch when the band split for a time—drummer Jago was conspicuously absent during the recording of 2005’s Howl, resulting in a stripped down album that was a distinct departure from the band’s accepted sound—BRMC came back together with more emphasis on vocals and acoustic guitar. The band’s fourth album, 2007’s Baby 81 (Red Ink) has been hailed as a return to roots rock, garnering mixed reviews depending on whether the critics want their BRMC harder or softer. Either way, this tour is keeping Baby 81 in the forefront of fans’ consciousness.

Tuesday, August 7 at 7pm (doors)/8pm (show). Tralf Music Hall, 622 Main St. (852-2860/http://www.tralfmusichall.com). $17. 50 presale (at all Ticketmaster locations)-$20 day of show