Music listings cover from July 31 through Aug. 14

Pop/rock

Summer Gazebo Music Series, every Tues., through Aug. 26, 7 p.m., North Attleboro Veterans Park Gazebo, North Attleboro. 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.

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.

O.A.R., Aug. 8, 7 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Ozomatli. $35. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Hootie and the Blowfish - SOLD OUT, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $48.25, $63.25. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

They Might Be Giants, Aug. 9, 10, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

The Xeatles, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Considered one of the best Beatles tribute bands in Southeastern Massachusetts. $5. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com.

American Idols Live! Tour, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH. The top ten contestants from season 7 will perform live. Singers will be Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie Eze, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. $39.50, $54.50, $68.50. 508-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jethro Tull, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $25, $45. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Rod Stewart, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $125, $150. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Boy George CANCELLED, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston. $45. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Radiohead, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $30, $55. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Backstreet Boys, Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $35, $45. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

G. Love and Special Sauce, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $24.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Rap/hip-hop/R&B/reggae

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.

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.

The Installers, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. New England band that has been playing with the likes of Roomful of Blues and others for the last ten years. $10. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Newport Jazz Festival, Aug. 8-10, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, R.I. The Friday night opening concert will take place at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino. The festival will feature Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Chris Botti headling and feature a number of other performers. 877-655-4tix or www.festivalnetwork.com.

Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson and the Magic Rockers, Aug. 9, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. $15/8 p.m. show, $10/10 p.m. show, $18/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Coco Montoya, Aug. 11, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Montoya has earned his reputation as a master guitarist through years of playing the blues. $22/8 p.m. show, $/10 p.m. show, $26/both shows. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Howie Newman, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., MMAS Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. Comedic singer/songwriter. $10. 508-339-2822 or mmas.org.

Kenny Rogers, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $48.75, $63.75. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Sammy Kershaw, Aug. 8, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

An Evening with the Saw Doctors, Aug. 14, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $35.25. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Opera/cabaret

The Tragedy of Carmen, 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.

Cape Cod Opera - Tosca, Aug. 15 and 17, Tilden Auditorium, Cape Cod Community College, rte. 132, West Barnstable. $35 and $50. 508-945-9274 or capecodopera.org.

The Awesome 80's Prom, Aug. 16, Sept. 5, 8 p.m., Roseland Ballroom Dinner Theater and Cabaret/Jazz Club, 174 Broadway, Taunton. In the style of "Tony and Tina's Wedding" this features all the high schoolers from the 80's films competing for prom king and queen at the 1989 prom. Like American Idol, the audience gets to vote on who will be prom king and queen. This is a PG-13 event. Full cash bar for those 21+. $25/adv., $30/dos. 508-828-9189 or roselandporductions.com.

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.

Choral Pops Concert, Aug. 3, 4-5:30 p.m., St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center, 84 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, R.I. The Cumberland Lincoln Community Chorus joins with the Ocean State Summer Pops Orchestra for a special concert. $8. 401-334-9310 or clccmusic.org or osspo.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. Do you like to sing, dance and perform? Would you like to learn vocal production techniques and presentation skills? If you're looking for the fun and satisfaction of a-cappella singing and performing Broadway show tunes and popular music of yesterday and today, the Liberty Belle Chorus is for you. 617-735-9254 or 978-287-4445 or libertybellechorus.org or libertybelle.info@yahoo.com.

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.