Indie singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy, aka Damon Gough, performs. Known for his effectively melodic songs, he’s back in the States promoting his latest album, “Born in the U.K.,” which has been described as one of his most personal works.

He appears at 9 p.m. Friday at the Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., San Francisco. Tickets are $20. Call (415) 885-0750 or visit www.gamh.com.