MATT DRISCOLL: TONIGHT AT THE MIDLAND MUSIC HALL >>>

LeRoy Bell is no Johnny-come-lately. In fact, he’s not even a Johnny-come-somewhat recently, and for that matter his name isn’t even Johnny. What LeRoy Bell is, is one of the most impressive vocal and songwriting talents you’ll see on a stage all week â€" or any week for that matter. Bell, as part of the songwriting team of Bell and James, crafted Elton John’s 1979 hit “Mamma Can’t Buy You Love,” as well as Sir Elton’s 2004 single, “Are You Ready for Love?” But Bell’s soulful, penetrating voice takes the cake. For all of his musical pen wielding skills, the dude’s pipes are nothing to scoff at. Bell’s latest record, A Change Is Coming, puts this fact on full display â€" at least if the tastes available on Bell’s Myspace page are any indication. And we think they are. In fact, we know they are.

[Midland Music Hall, with Jairemie, 8 p.m., $12.50, 1809 99th St. E., Midland neighborhood of Tacoma, www.midlandmusichall.com]