Last modified: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:44 PM EDT Music Listings Music listings cover from July 24 through Aug. 7 Pop/rock Summer Gazebo Music Series, every Tues., through Aug. 26, 7 p.m., North Attleboro Veterans Park Gazebo, North Attleboro. SOS Big Band, July 29; Bob Chabot, Aug. 5; John Porcino and Yankee Notions, Aug. 12; The Bay State Stompers, Aug. 19; The Taunton City Band, Aug. 26. Concert put on by the North Attleboro Cultural Council. Free. 508-695-6322. Snapple Sunset Music Series, through Aug. 21, Newport Yachting Center, America's Cup Avenue, Newport, R.I. JOHN HIATT AND THE AGELESS, Aug. 21, $30/adv., $35/dos. newportfestivals.com. Kansas, July 24, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Classic Albums Live - Aerosmith: Toys in the Attic, July 25, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Crosby Stills and Nash, July 25, 7:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $36, $51. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Jim Brickman, July 25-27, 7:30 p.m., The Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $40. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Jack Wagner, July 26, 8 p.m., July 27, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Sheryl Crow, July 26, 8 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. With special guest James Blunt. $45, $60. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Umphrey's McGee, July 26, 7 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $24.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. An Evening with George Michael, July 27, 8 p.m., TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. $47.50, $67.50, $97.50, $152.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Tony Hawk's Boom Boom Huck Jam, July 27, 6:30 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $25, $30, $70. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Ricky Nelson Remembered, July 28, 29, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Missy Higgins, July 29, 8 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. $20. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Poison, July 29, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. With special guests Dokken and Sebastian Bach. $35, 45. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Sheryl Crow, July 30, 7 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. With James Blunt, and Toots & The Maytals. $26, $36, $46, $56. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Spiritualized, July 30, 7:30 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. With Dirtbombs. $25. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Eagles, July 31, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $225, $265. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Extreme, July 31, 6:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. Performing with Kings X. $25, $35, $45. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. The Police, July 31, 7:30 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Elvis Costello and the Imposters. $40, $75, $125, $225. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. .38 Special, Aug. 1, 2, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Eddie Vedder, Aug. 1, 2, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. Eddie Veder starts the second leg of his solo tour. $77.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Solid Gold Dance Party 2008, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. With The Village People, The Trammps, Musik and more. $30, $40, $50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Tony Orlando, Aug. 1-2, 8 p.m., Aug., 3, 3 p.m., The Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $40. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Maroon 5 and Counting Crows, Aug. 2, 7 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $25, $35, $55, $65, $125 and 4 pack lawn tickets for $75. Playing with Sara Bareilles. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. State Radio, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $20, $25. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Boston, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., The Comcast Center, Boston. With Styx. $25, $35, $50 and $60. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Aug. 4, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Coldplay, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m., TD BankNorth Garden, Boston. $47.50, $77.50, $97.50. 866-448-7849 or livenation.com. Duffy, Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. $27. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. The Mayhem Festival, Aug. 5, 2 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. Featuring Slipknot and Disturbed. With Dragonforce, Mastodon, Sevendust, 36 Crazyfists, Airbourne and Five Finger Death Punch. $25.25, $39.75, $49.75. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Boogie Wonder Band, Aug. 6, 7, 8 and 10 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Boston and Styx, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $50. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Gnarls Barkley, Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. Performing with Hercules and Love Affair. $25. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Jack Johnson, Aug. 6, 7 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Rogue Wave and Neil Halstead. $35, $42.50, $49.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Return to Forever, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. Featuring Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al DiMeola and Lenny White. $25, $45, $60. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. The Jonas Brothers, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $25, $49.50, $59.50, $75. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Nine Inch Nails, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $50. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Poison, Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. Playing with Dokken and Sabastian Bach. $25, $35, $45. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com. Rap/hip-hop/R&B/reggae Rock the Bells, July 26, 12 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. With A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, The Pharacyde, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface and many more. $30, $40, $50, $75, $100. 508-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com. War, July 30, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Maxi Priest, July 31, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com. Earth Wind and Fire, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $45. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Jazz/blues/gospel/showtunes Corrine's Open Blues Jam, every Sun., 5 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Hosted by Dick Wilner and Wolfie. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com. Sunday Night Jazz at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Sun., 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-3-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com. Berklee at Bob's, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bob's Southern Bistro, 604 Columbus at Mass. Ave., Boston. The A-List Berklee Faculty Band will play R&B, jazz, funk, pop and more. 617-536-6204 or www.bobssouthernbistro.com. Blues in the Round, every Thursday with Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. 6-10 p.m. Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. $3/general. 508-824-4143 or thedessertclub@aol.com. Friday Night Jazz at Intrigue Cafe with Johnny Souza and the Ray Santisi Trio, every Friday night, 7 p.m., Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. For information or reservations call 617-439-7000. Jazz at Sunset, every Fri., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Enjoy a jazz concert outside at the Ecotarium. $18/adv. $15/Ecotarium, WICN members. 508-929-2703 or www.ecotarium.org. Ellis Paul, July 25, 1 p.m., Borders Downtown Crossing, 10-24 School St., Boston. The acclaimed singer-songwriter will perform and meet fans and sign autographs after the set. bordersstores.com. Smokin' Joe Kubek and Bnois King, July 25, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Kubek is considered one of the hottest guitar players on the blues scene. $15/8 p.m. show, $12/10 p.m. show, $18/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson, July 26, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Ritcher and Nelson blend old and new sounds to make their own in the middle of the blues scene. $12/8 p.m., $10/10 p.m. show, $15/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. The Tommy Castro Band, July 30, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Castro, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, was voted blues artist of the year in 2006. $22/8 p.m. show, $15/10 p.m. show, $25/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. The Adam Go Quartet, July 31, 7 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main Street, Woonsocket, R.I. The quartet has been performing jazz since 2001. $10. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. Litchfield Jazz Festival, Aug. 1-3, Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle St., Goshen, CT. Featuring Bebe Neuwirth, John Pizzarelli, Dave Brubeck and others. 860-567-4162 or www.litchfieldjazzfest.com. Lynwood Slim, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Slim spent the early part of his career playing the trumpet before turning to the harmonica. $12. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. Frank Potenza and Diamond Centofanti, Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Potenza, an ex-Rhode Islander, has played with many of the greats of jazz. $12. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com. Folk/world/country Berklee Free Concert Series, 12 p.m. at 300 Athenaeum St., Kendall Square, Cambridge and 6 p.m. at Putnam Investments Plaza, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. TANTANAKUY, July 24; SOL MELODIQ, July 31; ZACH HILLYARD, Aug. 7; COLE DeGENOVA, Aug. 14; PAT CARROLL, Aug. 21; BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET, Aug. 28; MANAMI MORITA, Sept. 4; KATIE THIROUX, Sept. 11; KEPPIE COUTTS, Sept. 18; HARDTIMES, Sept. 25; ELEONORA BIANCHINI, Oct. 2. 617-577-7354 or 617-478-3100. tGif Coffeehouse, every Fri. Night at 7:30 p.m., The Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. Live Contemporary Christian Music. 508-761-7698 or www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. KRISTYN LEIGH, July 25; CRIMSON RAIN, Aug. 1. RISD Museum Music Fridays, every 2nd Fri., 5:30-8:20 p.m., RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Music Fridays will combine music and culture against the backdrop of the Main Gallery. 21+. $5/members, $8/non-members. 401-454-6793 or www.myspace.com/risdmuseum. The Chieftain Pub, 23 Washington St., Rte. 1, Plainville. 508-643-9031 or www.chieftainpub.com. COLM O'BRIEN, July 25, 9 p.m.; FIBBER & MAGEE, July 26, 9 p.m.; CHRIS ROSS, Aug. 1, 9 p.m.; OUTER LIMITS, Aug. 2, 9 p.m.; SAM ADAMS PROMO, Aug. 7, 8-10 p.m.; MLC, Aug. 8, 9 p.m.; TOM & ALAN, Aug. 9, 9 p.m.; TOM LANIGAN, Aug. 15, 9 p.m.; HALF MOON, Aug. 16, 9 p.m. Stone Church Summer Concert Series, every Wed., through July 30, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Raynham, 785 South Main St., Rte. 104, Raynham Center. SYNERGY, July 30. Free. Latin Music Concert Series and Dance Party, through July 31, 7-9 p.m., O'Day Park, next door to the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center, 85 West Newton St., Boston's South End. MANOLO MAIRENA, July 24; EGUIA CASTRILLO, July 31. Free. 617-927-1707 or info@claboston.org. Tito Puente Latin Music Series, through July 31, 7-9 p.m., O'Day Park, 85 West Newton St., Boston's South End. THE BERKLEE LATIN JAZZ ALL-STARS, July 17; MANOLO MAINERA, July 24; EGUIE CASTIRLLO, July 31. Steve's Backstage Pass - Band Competition/Showcase, through Sept. 5, Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. This is a ten week competition with three bands fighting each week to move onto the finals. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com. David Olney and Sergio Webb, July 24, 8 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Olney has been hailed as an acclaimed bluesman by MTV. 508-824-4143 or stevesbackstagepass.com. Lowell Folk Festival, July 25 through July 27, Downtown Lowell, Lowell. Festival takes place on six different stages in the downtown area. Free. 978-970-5200 or lowellfolkfestival.org. Candela Con Vela, July 26, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Community Boating's Boathouse, 21 Mugar Way, Storrow Dr., Boston. The event begins with Salsa for Gringos beginner lessons, 8:30 p.m. and group Bio Ritmo plays from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Martinez spinning during breaks. $20/adv., $25/door. 617-523-1038 or 617-513-9841 or community-boating.org. Jim Hall and Tulsa Queen, July 26, Outlaw BBQ, Rte. 1, Foxboro. Playing country and rockabilly. 508-699-4218. Synergy, July 30, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Raynham, UCC, 785 South Main St., Rte. 104, Raynham Center, Raynham. Part of the Stone Church Summer Concert Series. 508-822-6177. Newport Folk Festival, Aug. 1 through Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. Featuring many many artists. $69 on Saturday, $89 on Sunday, $140/both days. 877-655-4849 or www.festivalnetwork.com. Brian Wilson, Aug. 1, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Casino, Newport, R.I. The Beach Boy will headline this year's opening night of the Newport Folk Festival. 877-655-4TIX or www.newportfolk.com. Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $42.25, $57.25. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org. Regattabar Courtyard Series - Burger Eats and Berklee Beats, Aug. 6 through Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. PAT CARROLL, Aug. 6; ALEX MEEK AND SHINE, Aug. 13; Eleonora Bianchini, Aug. 20; BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET, Aug. 27. 617-661-5000 or regattabarjazz.com. Opera/cabaret The Tragedy of Carmen, July 30, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. and Aug. 3, 3 p.m., Tsai Performance Center at Boston University, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. The show maintains the music of the original but replaces the chorus with a number of plot elements that infuse the show with passion, emotion, and drama. This version of Carmen is condensed to 80 minutes, sung in English without intermission. $20-$50. 617-227-0442 or bostonmidsummeropera.org. Classical Chaminade Music Club, Sun. afternoons, 2:30 p.m., Florence Hayward Sweet Clubhouse, Peck & Bank Streets, Attleboro. Free, but donations are accepted. 508-285-4049 or 508-222-1722. Masterworks Chorale, every Tues. through Aug. 12, National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington. Playing the works of Brahms, Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Orff, Faure, Vaughan Williams and Verdi. $10/general, $5/student rush, $9/seniors. Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops, July 25, 7 p.m., Gaebe Commons, Johnson & Wales University, Weybosset St., Providence. The Summer Pops-2008 program will include light classics, music from Broadway shows and patriotic numbers. Call for ticket prices. 401-598-5000 or ri-phil.org. Music for a Summer's Evening, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Sweet Clubhouse, 44 Peck St., Attleboro. The program includes "Missa Brevis" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart followed by "Come In from the Firefly Darkness" by Amy Feldman Bernon; "Spirit Like a River" by John Parker; and several more ending with the rousing "It's My Desire" by Pullen and Boyer. $10. 508-285-4049 or 508-222-1722. Auditions/rehearsals Harmony Heritage, open rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. For information, Loretta, 508-252-6071 or lmlapierre@yahoo.com. Coastline Show Chorus, open auditions every Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., Route 123, Attleboro. A cappella group of 100-plus women. 401-437-6043 or www.coastlineshowchorus.org. Festival Youth Chorus, rehearsals every Wed., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., First Congregational Stone Church, 785 South Main St., Raynham. Children 8-15. 508-946-2624 or smfc2@verizon.net. A Classic Sound, open rehearsals every first, third, fifth Thursday of month, Fellowship Hall, Foundry St., Easton. All women Barbershop chorus. 508-586-1270 or 508-261-6120. Great Woods Chamber Orchestra, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Ages 14 to adult may enter the orchestra, there are no auditions and advanced players are welcome according to section needs. 508-339-3589 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu. Liberty Belle Chorus, every Mon., 7 p.m., St. Camillus Church Hall, 1175 Concord Turnpike, Arlington. A cappella singing and performing Broadway show tunes and popular music. 617-735-9254 or 978-287-4445 or libertybellechorus.org. Philharmonic Music Lessons and Classes, Call 401-248-7064 to register for music lessons or to audition for an ensemble call 401-248-7038. More information online at riphil.org. PRIVATE LESSONS, beginning Sept. 8, Carter Center for Music Education, 667 Waterman St., East Providence, R.I., lessons are offered by our accomplished staff of 70 music educators on a variety of instruments such as piano, horns, strings, guitar, percussion and voice, in 30, 45 and 60 minute sessions. Call 401-248-7064 to schedule a lesson. SUZUKI INSTRUCTION, The Carter Center for Music Instruction, 667 Waterman St., East Providence, R.I. The Suzuki Method is a technique of musical instruction developed by Japanese violin pedagogue Dr Shinichi Suzuki that employs an approach to learning, based on the ease with which young people learn to speak. Ideally for ages 4-9. 401-248-7064 ro riphil.org. EARLY CHILDHOOD, The Carter Center, East Providence, R.I., or at St. Luke's Church, East Greenwich, R.I., for children ages 9 months to third grade. 401-248-7064 or riphil.org. RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA, the Carter Center for Music Instruction, East Providence, R.I. From the String Ensemble designed for elementary school students to the Symphony Orchestra that features advanced high school and college students, there are plenty of opportunities to grow with your specific skill and age level. Placement determined by mandatory auditions. 401-248-7038 or pbianca@riphil.com. YOUTH JAZZ ENSEMBLES, lessons take place at the Carter Center, East Providence unless otherwise noted, The Philharmonic Music School's Jazz & Rock Department is also holding auditions for ensembles. Placement determined by mandatory auditions. 401-248-7038 or pbianca@riphil.com. ADULT ENSEMBLES, This full orchestra comprises local adult musicians with extensive orchestral experience. 401-248-7064. MUSIC THERAPY, Carter Center for Music Education, 667 Waterman St., East Providence, R.I. Certified Music Therapist Crystal King will evaluate each client with 2 "assessment sessions" before designing a therapy program to fit your specific needs. 401-248-7064.