Road trip: Mos Def, Frampton in N.O., Chaka Khan in Biloxi

Rapper, activist and actor Mos Def leads the pack for Tipitina’s Benefit for Black August concert this Thursday night, Aug. 28. This hip-hop show also features performances from Sunni Patterson, Truth Universal and many more. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 10 p.m. 18 and up. tipitinas.com She might be every woman, she might be sampled by Kanye West, but we do know for certain Chaka Khan will bring down the Hard Rock Biloxi house this Friday night, Aug. 29. $24.99. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show at 8. hardrockbiloxi.com Peter Frampton is alive with his classic rock vibes and wah-wah vocal effects next Tuesday, Sept. 2 at New Orleans’ House of Blues. $48.50. Doors at 7 p.m. Show at 8. 18 and up. hob.com