Music listings cover from Aug. 21 through Sept. 5

Pop/rock

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

Eddie Money, Aug. 21, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com. Slightly Stoopid, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $24.50. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

The Beach Boys, Aug. 22, 8 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $25. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Cruefest. Aug. 22, 5 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. Motley Crue headlines with Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx A.M. and Trapt. $29/50, $35, $55, $95. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, Aug. 22, 9 p.m., Littlefields, 175 Eddie Dowling Hwy., North Smithfield, R.I. 401-762-1997 or myspace.com/bluemiracles.

Skid Row, Aug. 22, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Disney Radio AM 550 2008 "Move It" Mall Tour, Aug. 23, 3-6 p.m., Emerald Sq. Mall, 999 South Washington St., North Attleboro. A celebration of movement and music that inspires kids, tweens and families to be active. Free. www.simon.com.

The Elvis Artists Tribute Spectacular, Aug. 23, 8 and 10:30 p.m., Aug. 24, 7 p.m., The Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $40. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Forever Young, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., The Narrows Center for the Arts, 15 Anawan St., Fall River. A tribute to the songs of Neil Young. $15/adv., $17/dos. ncfta.org.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, Aug. 23, 9 p.m., CC O'Briens, 8 Mechanic St., Pawcatuck, CT. 860-599-2034 or myspace.com/bluemiracles.

Hard Reign Reunion Benefit Concert, Aug. 23, 5 p.m., White's Restaurant, 66 State Rd., Westport. There is a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. followed by the benefit concert and buffet dinner. Proceeds go to benefit the 5-year-old nephew of two of the band members who is suffering from leukemia. $20/includes price of concert and buffet. 401-751-1647 or hardreign.webhop.net. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $35, $50, $65, $300. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Sinatra and Friends, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Aug. 24, 2 p.m., Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St., Stoneham. Richard DeLuca portrays Frank Sinatra, Jim Celona portrays Dean Martin, Barry Mooney ast Neil Diamond, and Greg Thurson portraying Johnny Cash and Cheryl Thurson portraying Patsy Cline. 781-279-2200.

The Beach Boys, Aug. 24, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $42.25, $57.25. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Motley Crue, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Playing with Buckcherry. $60, $80. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Richie Havens, Aug. 25, 26, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Badfish, Aug. 27, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Colin Hay, Aug. 28, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, Aug. 29, 9 p.m., Half Moon, 1650 Nooseneck Hill Rd. #A, Coventry, R.I. 401-615-7880 or myspace.com/bluemiracles.

The Rose Wharf Band, Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Grateful Dead and beyond cover band. $5. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com.

The Flutie Brothers Band, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Journey, Sept. 3, 7 p.m., The Verizon Wireless Center, Manchester, NH. Playing with Heart and Cheap Trick. $35.50, $65.50, $85.50, $125. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, Sept. 4 and Sept. 6, 8 p.m., The Comcast Center, Mansfield. $29, $89, $129. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Rap/hip-hop/R&B/reggae

Dion, Aug. 28-31, 7:30 p.m., The Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $40. 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 Dixie All Stars, Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m., Ma Glockner's, 151 Maple St., Bellingham. 508-966-1085 or maglockners.com.

Watershed College Choir, Aug. 21, 22, 7:30 p.m., South Walpole United Methodist Church, 1886 Washington St., South Walpole. Twenty-three high school age boys and girls will be singing Christian and folk songs in Shona (the major language of Zimbabwe) and in English. They will also dance and play traditional African instruments. Donations accepted to offset travel costs for the choir. 508-668-2530.

The James Montgomery Blues Band, Aug. 22, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Playing the blues in New England for over 30 years. $15/8 p.m. show, $10/10 p.m. show, $18/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Greg Piccolo's Heavy Juice Expansion Pac on Saturday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. The Heavy Juice Expansion Pac includes pianist Shinichi Otsu, a drummer and a four-piece horn section. $15. 401-765-1900 or chaneggrollsandjazz.com.

Jimmy Mazz, Aug. 23, MMAS Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. A Vegas-style lounge act with a contemporary twist. $20. 508-399-2822 or mmas.org.

RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

The Greg Abate Jazz Quartet, Aug. 29, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Performing a tribute to Charlie Parker. $12. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Bellevue Cadillac, Aug. 30, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Music is a mix of big band swing of the 40s, 60s Memphis R&B soul and modern lyrics. $15/8 p.m., $10/10 p.m. show, $18/both shows. 401-765-1900 or chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Mindi Abair, Aug. 30, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Manami Morita, Sept. 4, 300 Athenaeum St., Kendall Sq., Cambridge at 2 p.m. and The ICA, Putnam Investments Plaza, 100 Northern Ave., Boston at 6 p.m. In 2004, Morita received a scholarship to study at Berklee and more recently was awarded the esteemed Mary Jane Earnhart Endowed Scholarship. Free. 617-577-7354 or 617-478-3100.

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. 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. MARK CIPRIANO AND THE GOOD NEWS RHYTHM & BLUES, Aug. 22; WHITE STONE, Aug. 29.

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. MEYER & McGUIRE, Aug. 21, 9 p.m.; DANGEROUS DINOSAUR, Aug. 22, 9 p.m.; THE FEW, Aug. 23, 9 p.m.; JENNY'S CHICKENS, Aug. 29, 9 p.m.; FIBBER & MAGEE, Aug. 30, 9 p.m.

Regattabar Courtyard Series - Burger Eats and Berklee Beats, through Aug. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET, Aug. 27. 617-661-5000 or regattabarjazz.com.

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.

Ma Glockner's, Aug. 21 through Oct. 2, 7-10 p.m., Ma Glockner's Restaurant, 151 Maple St., Bellingham. $10. 508-966-1085 or nejazz.com. DIXIE ALL STAR'S, Aug. 21; BLUE HORIZON FIVE, Sept. 4; BENNY'S BALLADEERS, Sept. 18; BLUE HORIZON FIVE, Oct. 2.

Sugarland, Aug. 22, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $70.75, $55.75. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Alejandro Hernandez, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., The Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $58, $78. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Gretchen Wilson, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $57.75, $72.75. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Pam Tillis, Aug. 24, 7 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

11th Annual Rhythm and Roots Festival, Aug. 29 through Aug. 31, 4 p.m.-Modnight on Fri.; Noon-Midnight on Sat. and Sun., Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Post Rd., Rte. 1, Charlestown, R.I. Main stage hosted by the Pine Leaf Boys, and featuring Keb Mo Band, Paul Geremia, David Bromberg Quartet, Li'l Anne & Hot Cayenne and many more. Festival includes a dance pavilion and family stage. $25-$145/before Aug. 15, $30-$160/after Aug. 15. 888-855-6940 or rhythmandroots.com.

An Evening with Vince Gill, Aug. 29, 8 p.m., The Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 West Main St., Hyannis. $42.75, $57.75. 508-775-5630 or www.melodytent.org.

Classic Albums Live - Crosby Stills Nash and Young - Deja Vu, Aug. 29, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Patti Rothberg and Freddie Katz, Aug. 29, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. This is final performances for the Band Showcase/Competition with Rothberg and Katz judging to help pick the contest winner. Then, at 10 p.m. Rothberg and Katz will get up to perform. $10. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com.

Rhythm and Roots Festival, Aug. 29-31, Fri.: 5 p.m.-midnight; Sat.-Sun.: noon-midnight, Ninigret Park, 4813 Old Pot Rd., Charlestown, R.I. Hosted by the Pine Leaf Boys with Keb Mo Band, Rober Cray and many others. 888-855-6940 or www.rhythmandroots.com.

Steve Azar, Sept. 1, 8 p.m., The Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. Free. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or mohegansun.com.

Gavin DeGraw, Sept. 4, 7:30 p.m., The Wilbur Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. Performing with Matt Wertz. $28. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

Opera/cabaret

The Awesome 80's Prom, 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.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops, Aug. 29, 8:15 p.m., Eldredge Field, East Greenwich R.I. The Summer Pops-2008 program will include light classics, music from Broadway shows and patriotic numbers. Free. 401-598-5000 or ri-phil.org.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., Narragansett Town Beach, Narragansett, R.I. The Summer Pops-2008 program will include light classics, music from Broadway shows and patriotic numbers. Free. 401-598-5000 or ri-phil.org.

Auditions/rehearsals

FSPA Information Night, Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m., Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main St., Franklin. For students and parents who want to learn more about the music, dance and drama programs offered at the school. 508-528-8668 or fspaonline.com.

When Broadway Rocks, Aug. 26, 28, 7 p.m., Chartley United Methodist Church, 78 South Worcester St., Norton. Auditioners of all ages are invited to try out, including children of at least 10 years of age. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of an uptempo song and ballad. 508-457-5023 or nortonsingers.com.

Very Merry Dickens Carolers, auditions by appointment, Attleboro. In its sixth season the group is looking for all vocal parts to join the group, who sing in a cappella in four-part harmony. The carolers perform throughout New England and are looking for quartets based in different parts throughout the region. The season runs from mid-November through New Year's Day. 508-761-5835.

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, and advanced players are welcome according to section needs. Auditions will be held by appointment by calling 508-339-3742 or emailing chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu. For general information call 508-339-3589 or go online to chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu.

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.

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.