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Pop/rock

Singers Showcase: The 25th anniversary, April 16, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. $30. Part of Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee. ticketmaster.com or 508-931-2000.

James Montgomery Band with J. Geils and the Uptown Horns, April 16, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Greg Hodde, April 17, 9:02 p.m., Bella Vista, North Attleboro. 508-809-6068.

New Day Rising, April 17, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599. Presidents of the United States of America, April 17, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Nelson, April 17, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Downtown Players, April 17, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Doors open at 7. $5 cover. www.stevesbackstagepass.com or 508-824-3436.

Jeff Pitchell and the Texas Flood, April 18, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Doors open at 7. $10 cover. email stevesbackstagepass@verizon.net with the subject line Jeff Tix or call 508-824-3436.

Tigerlily, April 18, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

State Radio, April 18, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $26. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Kings of Leon, April 18, 19, 7:30 p.m., Agganis Arena, Boston University, Boston. With the Walkmen. $45. Second show added for Saturday, April 18. livenation.com or 800-745-3000

The Dead, April 18, 19, 7:30 p.m., DCU, 50 Foster St., Worcester. Original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart joined by Allman Brothers/Gov't Mule guitarist Warren Haynes and Ratdog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. $65, $96.25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Lily Allen, April 19, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Natalie Portman's Shaved Head. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

The Outlaws, April 19, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711. Ratatat, April 20, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 8 p.m., 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $19.99 advance, $23 day of show. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Berklee Genre Jumble, April 21, 8:30 p.m., T.T.'s The Bear Place, 10 Brookline Street, Central Square, Cambridge. Includes The Help, Shea Rose, With Engines, and Black Fortress of Opium. $5 alumni, students, $8 general. 18 + only.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, April 21, 22, 7:30 p.m., TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway St., Boston. $97.50 and $67.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com

Jack's Mannequin, April 23, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Matt Nathanson. $27.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000

The Velvet Elvis Band, April 24, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Music of the fifties. $10 cover. Doors open at 7. www.stevesbackstagepass.com or 508-824-3436.

Fever Dream, April 24, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Gavin DeGraw, April 24, 9 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, Boston. Acoustic. With Honeyhoney. 18+ only. $24. livenation.com or 508-931-2000.

Boogie Wonder Band, April 24, 8 and 10 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Brick Park, April 25, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Ambrosia with Marty Balin, April 25, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Travis, April 26, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Jack's Mannequin, April 27, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St,. Boston. With Matt Nathanson and Erin McCarley. $27.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

The J. Geils Band, April 28, Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $99. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Rush Hour, April 28, 7 to 11 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Fall Out Boy, April 29, 6:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. With Cobra Starship, All Time Low, Metro Station, and Hey Monday. $31. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Welcome to the Drama Club: Stories and Songs from Art Alexakis of Everclear, April 29, 8 p.m., The Cavern Club at Hard Rock Cafe, 22 Clinton St., Boston. Everclear frontman, singers, songwriter, storyteller. 21+ only. Show starts at 9 p.m. $20. rockonconcerts.com or 866-468-7619.

Sum 41, April 30, 7 p.m., Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Ave., Allston. All ages, no passes of giveaways. $10.

New Found Glory, April 30, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Bayside, Set Your Goals, Verse. $19, $22. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Random Axis, May 1, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. With Neon nights. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Rockstar Energy Drink AP Tour 2009, May 1, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. Featuring 30H!3, Family Force Five, The Maine, Hit the Lights, A Rocket to the Moon. $15, $17. livenation.com or 508-931-2000.

Mogwai, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Wilbur Theatr, 246 Tremont St., Boston. With Twilight Sad. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Gavin Rossdale, May 1, 9 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967-969 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 18+ only. $25. livenation.com or r 800-745-3000.

Gary U.S. Bonds, May 1, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

The Shins, May 20, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, Boston. $32. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

3rd Annual Autism Benefit Concert with Ayla Brown, May 2, 7 to 9 p.m., Mill Pond School, Westborough. Also features Alexis Ohanian and other New England natives. 50/50 raffle and silent auction. There will be a meet and greet with Brown. All proceeds from the concert will benefit socialization programs. $15. www.networkforchildren.org/.

Britney Spears, May 2, 8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. With Pussycat Dolls. $98, $128, $158, $250. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Adele, May 2, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Place, Boston. $25, $29.50, $35. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Opeth, May 2, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Enslaved. $22, livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Clint Holmes, May 2, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Guitar Ensemble Recital, May 2, 2 p.m., Carter Center, East Providence. Features work by Gaspar Sanz, Lennon, McCartney and George Harrison. 401-248-7001 or tmscentral@riphil.org.

9th Annual Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America concert, May 3, 4 p.m., Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., Boston. Pre-VIP dinner party at 2 p.m. Performing: Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, Jay Seigel and the Tokens, The Original Mercels, Otis Williams and The Charms, The Nutmegs, Bobby Lewis, and The Persuasions. $72, $62, $49.50. bso.org or 617-266-1200.

Blue October, May 3, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $20 advance, $25 day of, $30 VIP. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Mr. Dynamite - The Explosive James Brown Show, May 3, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Gwar, May 5, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Priestess and Cattle Decapitation. $20 advance, $23 day of show. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

The Cyrstal Method, May 6, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $22 and $52. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Mastodon, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $20, $30. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Tribute Fest, May 8, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. With tributes to Rage, Alice in Chains, and Tool. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Slaughter, May 9, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Tragically Hip, May 9, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $29 advance, $32 day of. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

The Killers, May 9, 8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. With Chairlift. $61.50, $42.50. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Ben Harper and Relentless7, May 10, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967-69 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 18+ only. $35. livenation.com or 617-562-8800.

Third Eye Blind, May 11, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Landsdowne St., Boston. $27.50 and $35. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

No Fear Energy Music Tour, May 12, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Lamb of God, As I Lay Dying, Children Of Bodom, God Forbid, Municipal Waste. $36, $39. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

My Cousins Band, May 15, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. With The McDouough Band. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Classic Albums live - The Rolling Stones Let it Bleed, May 15, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

B52's, May 16, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With The 88. $36. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Split Infinity, May 16, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Sweet, May 16, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

David Foster and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars, May 17, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Pennywise and Pepper, May 17, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Los Straight Jackets, May 20, 8 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, 967-69 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. With Southern Culture on the Skids. $20. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Keane, May 21, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston.With Matt Kearney and Helio Sequence. $39.50 and $29.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

New Day Rising, May 22, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Chubby Checker, May 22, 8 and 10 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Rock Fest, May 23, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. With Bad Boys (Whitesnack tribute), Arena (Arena Rock tribute), and unjust Pride. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

The National, May 23, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $22. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Real Diamond - The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute, May 24, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

The Bangles, May 27, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Steve Earle, May 29, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. $30. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Fever Dream, May 29, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Dave Matthews Band, May 29, 30, 6:30 p.m., Fenway Park, Boston. With Willie Nelson and Family. $75. livenation.com or 800-514-3849.

Esteban, May 29, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, May 29, Theater by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd, Wakefield, RI. www.theatrebythesea.com

Rock and Roll Will Never Die, May 30, 8 and 10 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Tigerlily, May 30, 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Foxboro. 21+ only. $5. fusion5rocks.com or 508-543-0599.

Phish, May 31, Fenway Park, Boston. $49.50. Tickets are not sold at Fenway. livenation.com or 800-514-3849.

Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, May 31, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Filter presents Santigold, June 1, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25, $35 VIP. With Amanda Blank, Trouble Andrew. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Nine Inch Nails, June 3, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Jane's Addiction. $99, $65, $45, $25. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Grizzly Bear, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. Indie-rock. $18.50. worldmusic.org or 617-876-4275.

TV on the Radio, June 4, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Phish, June 6, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, 885 South Main Street, Mansfield. $49.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com

The Doves, June 7, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $18 advance, $20 day of show. livenation.com, hob.com/boston or 800-745-3000.

The Decemberists, June 9, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $20, $32.50, plus $5 venue and convenience fees. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Jenny Lewis, June 10, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Deer Tick. Lewis is the lead singer for Rilo Kiley. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Get the Led Out, June 12, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $22. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

They Might Be Giants, June 13, two shows, Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. Family show with music from Children's Album as 3 p.m., Adult show at 7:30 p.m. $26. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Summer Jam '09, June 14, 4 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. Doors open at 3 p.m. Includes Akon, Flo Rida, T-Pain, Bow Wow, MIMS, The Dream, and more. $25, $38, $68.50, and $87.50. livenation.com or jamn945.com

Aerosmith, June 16, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $35, $59.50, $89.50, $129.50, $200, and 4-pack lawn ticket special for $99. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

New Kids on the Block, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $10, $25, $55, $75. 4-pack lawn special for $40. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

311, June 24, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Ziggy Marley. $20, $27.50, $27.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689

Taking Back Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St,. Boston. With Anberlin and Envy on the Coast. $25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Regeneration Tour, June 17, 7:30 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdown St., Boston. Featuring ABC with Wang Chung, Heaven 17, and Cutting Crew. $29.50. livenation.com, hob.com/boston or 800-745-3000.

No Dount, June 20, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Paramore. $25, $59.50, $80. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

The Fray, June 21, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Jack's Mannequin and Richard Swift. $20.50, $30.50, $40.50, $55.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Michael McDonald, June 25, Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. With Boz Scaggs. $28.50, $40, $60. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, June 25, 27, 8 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. Four ticket limit per customer. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Camera Obscura, June 25, 7:30 p.m., Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville. $19.50. livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Reo Speedwagon, June 28, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With STYX and .38 Special. $20, $35, $45. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Def Leppard, June 30, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $20, $29.50, $39.50, $59.50, $125, and special 4-pack lawn tickets $99.

Judas Priest, July 7, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Whitesnake. $45, $35, $20. livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Jonas Brothers, July 17, 18, 7 p.m., TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. $89.50, $69.50, $49.50, $29.50. livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Elton John and Billy Joel, July 18, Gillette Stadium, Foxboro. Only New England appearance of 2009. $179.50, $99.50, $54.50. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849.

Jackson Browne, July 19, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. $25, $39.50, $49.50, and $75. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Vans Warped Tour '09, July 21, 1 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $20.24 and $32.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Nickelback, July 24, 6 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Hinder and Papa Roach. $22.50, $28, $62.50, $82.50 and 4-pack lawn ticket special for $24.75. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Beach Boys, July 24, 8 p.m., South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St., Cohasset. $60.75, $44.75. 781-383-9850 or www.themusiccircus.org.

Michael McDonald, July 24, The Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. With his son, Dylan McDonald. Preferred seating $65 / standard seating $55. 401-846-1600.

Tom Jones, July 25, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave,. Boston. $35, $50, $60. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

AC/DC, July 28, Gillette Stadium, Foxboro. $68, $92. ticketmaster.com or acdc.com

Rise Against, July 28, 29, 7:30 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Rancid and Billy Talent. $29.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Lyndyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock, July 29, 6:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $21, $26, $36, $56, $76. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Queensryche, July 30, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. Performing Extended Suites: Rage For Order, American Soldier, Empire. $25.

Gov't Mule, July 31, 6 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. $30. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Depeche Mode, July 31, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Peter Bjorn and John. $29.50, $39.50, $62.50, $89.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Incubus, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. $20, $27.50, $37.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Coldplay, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Elbow. $42, $66, $86.50, $104.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000

Guster, August 7, Newport Yachting Center. Part of the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series. Formed as a chance meeting between three Tufts undergraduates. $35 perferred seating, $25 standard seating. www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or 401-846-1600.

Blondie and Pat Benatar, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. With The Donnas. $28.50, $39.50, and $50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

O.A.R., Aug. 13, 14, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. $35. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Tony Benney, Aug. 16, 7 p.m., South Shore Music Circus, 130 Sohier St., Cohasset. $84.25, $68.25. 781-383-9850 or www.themusiccircus.org.

Crue Fest 2, August 19, 5 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. Starring Motley Crue with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool, Charm City Devil's. $29.50, $49.50, $75, $95. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

The Allman Brothers Band, Aug. 29, 6 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Widespread Panic. $20, $29.50, $35, $40, $50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

U2, Sept. 20, 21, Gillette Stadium, Patriot Place, Foxboro. Part of their 360 degrees tour. Wih Snow Patrol. Second show, Sept. 21, added. $252.50 (P1), $97.50 (P2), $57.50 (P3), $32.50 (P4) and $57.50 (P3 Field). Tickets go on sale march 30, 10 a.m. livenation.com, ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Porcupine Tree, Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Kings X. $22.50, $25, $35 VIP. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Local, touring, and national bands, every Thurs., 8 p.m., Fusion 5, 105 Washington St., Rte. 1, Foxboro. Free. 21+. 508-543-0599 or Fusion5rocks.Com

Thirsty Thursday's, every Thurs., 8 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. The Habit is joined by a guest band of their choice. Cover is $3, doors open at 7 p.m.

Jazz/blues/showtunes

Hey Rim Jeon, April 16, 9 and 10:30 p.m., Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St., Cambridge. $10 cover. 617-876-9330.

Early Spring Banjo Fling, April 16 through 19, Mansfield Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire St., Mansfield. Featuring Strummers Banjo Band, Dixieland, and Tin Pan Alley. Free concerts, vendors, and seminars. Strummers: April 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.; All-Star concert, April 18, 1 p.m.; Morning gospel service, April 19, 9 a.m.

Guitar Shorty, April 17, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. Alligator recording artist and master bluesman. $15, chanseggrollsandjazz.com 401-765-1900.

Spyro Gyra, April 18, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Jazz Revelation Records CD Release Concert, April 23, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. Celebrating the release of sixth album Dedication. Features student artists Billy Buss, Lucas Ellman, Emi Inaba, Randy Runyon, Eli Winderman, and Alex Wintz. $10, $5 seniors. 617-747-2261 or berklee.edu/events.

Johnny Mathis, April 24, 8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. $35. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Stonehill Jazz Group, April 25, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 725 Washington St., Holliston. Benefits the Holliston Pantry Shelf. Non-perishable food items will be accepted at this event. Free.

Eilen Jewell, April 25, 8 p.m., Narrow Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. $15. www.ncfta.org.

Young Neil and the Vipers, April 25, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Tauton. Doors open at 7 p.m. $8 cover. Young Neil and the Vipers, April 25, 9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Tauton.

Jazz Brunch Open House, April 26, 1 p.m., Village at Willow Crossings, 25 Cobb St., Mansfield.Attendees will be treated to live jazz and a brunch. Guests welcome to tour the community and meet staff. Free. 508-261-1333.

Joe Kubek and Bnois King, May 2, 9 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, RI. 401-765-1900. Ticket prices to be announced. 401-765-1900.

Ken Lyon, May 2, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. $12. Bluesman, acoustic trio. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Eight to the Bar, May 4, 7 to 11 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Etta James, May 8, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $37.50, $47.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Some Enchanted Evening - A Journey through the Magic of Broadway, May 9, 7:30 p.m., Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. Fund-raiser for the Rehoboth: Arts in the Village concert series. $25. 508-252-5718.

Bill Champitto, May 12, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Guest Suites, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Allston. $20. ticketweb.com or scullersjazz.com or 617-562-4111.

Gomez, June 2, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $ 22, $25, $30 VIP. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

SMV, June 11, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. Stanley Clark, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten-Thunder. $35, $45. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Diana Krall, June 14, 7:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Part of the Quiet Nights Tour 2009. $65.50, $57.50, $52.50, and $35.50. www.ppacri.org or 401-427-ARTS.

Madeleine Peyroux, June 28, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass. Ave., Boston. $32.50 and $37.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine, July 1, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25, $35. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

BonTaj Roulet, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Bank of American Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal perform alone and together. $25.25, $39.75, $49.75, and $75.25. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Evening with The Moody Blyes, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. $35, $45, $60. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Tues. Night Blues, every Tues., 8 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. With Mike Paolucci. $3 cover. 508-824-3436 or stevesbackstagepass.com

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.

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.

Fusion5 Open Blues and Rock Jam, every Wed., 7:30 p.m., Fusion5, 105 Washington St., Rte., 1, Foxboro. Host band and all equipment provided. Free. 21+. Fusion5rocks.Com or 508-543-0599.

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.

Folk/world/country/bluegrass

Indigo Girls, April 16, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, Boston. $25, $32.50, $39.50. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Toby Lightman, April 17, 8 p.m., Red Room, Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St., Boston. With Lucy Woodward and Rachel Platten. $14. 617-931-2000.

Kenny Chesney, April 17 and 18, 8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. With Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. $95, $110, $125. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Anne Hills and Michael Smith, April 18, 8 p.m., Orthodox Congregational Church, 17 West St., Mansfield. Two accomplished songwriters. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. part of the Rose Garden Coffeehouse. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic environment. $13 advance, $15 door. rosegardenfolk.com or 508-699-8122.

Maeve Donnelly, April 18, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. With Tony McManus. Irish music. $15. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Rock the Plaza Concert Series, April 19 and 20, 2 p.m., Patriot Place, Foxboro. With The Self-Proclaimed Rockstars and Keep Me Conscious. Free.

Elvis Perkins in Dearland, April 22, 9 p.m., The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. With Interstate Sacred Harp Singers. $15. WorldMusic.org or 617-876-4275.

World Music Ensemble, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Artsm Wheaton College, Norton.

Academic Festival: Student Recitals I, April 24, 4 p.m., Cole Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College, Norton. Seltect students perform voice, violin, piano, and other instruments.

Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Weber Theare, Watson Fine Arts, Wheaton College, Norton. $5 family, $4 seniors, students, $10 families of 4 or more.

Peppino D'Agostino, April 25, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. Freestyle guitar. $15. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Cole Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College, Norton. $10 suggested donation.

Bill Motte and Friends Series, April 26, 3 to 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Country, folk, and more. Bill will donate all proceeds back to the club in order to cover recently installed fire code upgrades.

Chad and Jeremy, April 26, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Sutdent Recitals II, April 28, 5 p.m., Cole Memorial Chapel, Wheaton College, Norton. Students demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano, and other instruments.

Great Woods Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, Wheaton College, Norton. With guests Jorge Soto Quartet. $10 general, $5 seniors, students free, $15 families of four or more.

Chantrelle, May 1, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. $15. Music of the French in America. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Susie Burke and David Surette, May 2, 7 p.m., Chapel Meeting House, 56 Mill St., Foxboro. Folk concert. Guitar and madolin. Helping to promote the Cocasset River Recreation Area. $12 adults, $10 seniors, students, and FOCSA members. www.susieanddavidfoxboro.org or 508-543-7295.

Keith Urban, May 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. With Sugarland. $110, $140. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Rhode Island Folk Festival, May 9, Little Rhody Vasa Park, 10 Boswell Trail, Foster, RI. Featuring Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Late Bloomers, Star Creek Ceili Band. Daytime workshops, $15; evening concert, $15; save $5 when you get tickets to both; kids under 12 are $10, or for workshop and concert $15. rifolkfestival.org.

North Sea Gas, May 9, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. $12/advance, $14 day of. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Jamey Johnson, May 10, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Josh Gracin, May 10, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

The Gnomes, May 16, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI. $12. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

3rd Annual Bayou n' Boogie Fest, May 23, 24, Smithfrield Elks, 326 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI. Featuring Li'l Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers, Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Revue, and more. 401-965-0849 or bayounboogiefest.com

Zac Brown Band, May 23, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Free, must be 21+. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Despina Vandi, May 24, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. Greek Laika. $75, $100, $125. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Country Music Festival, May 30, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. Featuring George Strait, Blake Shelton, and Julianne Hough. Doors open at 1. $42, $82. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Gogol Bordello, June 5, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. With Man Man. Gypsy punk band. $22 advance, $25 door. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Brad Paisley, June 12, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Wayne. $25 and $49.50. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Evening with Crosby Stills and Nash, June 14, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. $36 and $51. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Andrew Bird, June 19, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. With Calexico. $20, $30. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Los Lobos, June 26, 5:30 p.m., The Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. With Santa Mamba. Preferred seating $30 / standard seating $20. 401-846-1600.

Keith Urban, July 31, 7:30 p.m., TD Banknorth Garden, Boston. Part of the Escape Together World Tour. With Taylor Swift. $20, $50, $85. www.livenation.com or 1-800-745-3000.

Rascal Flatts, Sept. 12, 8 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield. With Darius Rucker. $31 and $71. livenation.com or 877-598-8689.

Stone Soup Coffeehouse, every Sat. Night, 8 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI. Doors open at 7:30. Children under 12 half price. 401-921-5115 or stonesoupcoffeehouse.org. BLUES AT THE CROSSROAD: Saints and sinners featuring Toby Walker and Pat Wictor, April 18, $15; MUSTARD'S RETREAT, April 25, with opener John Fuzek, $15; SECOND ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND IDOL, May 3, 4 p.m., $10; ROY BOOK BINDER, May 9, $15; SECOND ANNUAL RENT PARTY, May 17, 3 to 7 p.m., Doherty's East Ave. Cafe, $25; BENEFIT FOR NOTABLE WORKS, May 23, CD release party, hosted by Jan Luby, $15.

RISD Museum Music Fridays, every 2nd Fri., 5:30-8:20 p.m., RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Music and culture against backdrop of Main Gallery. 21+. $5/members, $8/non-members. 401-454-6793 or www.myspace.com/risdmuseum.

Country Music Night Fusion5, every Wed., 7:30 p.m., Fusion5, 105 Washington St., Rte., 1, Foxboro. Host band and all equipment provided. Free. 21+. Fusion5rocks.Com or 508-543-0599.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 8 p.m., 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. Doors open at 7:30, beverages and desserts available. $20. 508-528-2541 or circlefolk.org.

Reggae

John brown's Body and Soldiers of Jah Army, April 25, 7 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $20. livenation.com or 508-931-2000.

Collie Buddz, June 13, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. $25 advance, $30. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Matisyahu, July 7, 7 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston. With Umphrey's McGee. $30, $35. livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Rap/Hip Hop/R&B

R.A.P. Sessions, April 25, 10 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket, RI. Featuring six of the areas best hip-hop and spoken word artists. Includes Genesis, Waleezy, Kalyana Champlain, Yunus, Riders Against the Storm, and Chachi. $10.

The Roots, April 26, 8 p.m., The Ryan Center, University of Rhode Island, 1 Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston. With Slightly Stoopid. $25 general, $15 URI students. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

When God Gives You Ugly Tour, May 13, 8 p.m., Boston House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. Featuring Atmosphere with Attracted to Gods and Brother Ali. $20 advance, $22 day of show. livenation.com or 508-931-2000.

Religious

Basil Yarde, April 25, 7 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 1188 South Main St., Attleboro. Free offering will be requested. 508-222-2261.

Classical

It's a Knockout, April 17, 18, VMA Arts and Cultural Center, 1 Ave. of the Arts, Providence. Rhode Island Philharmonic is joined by pianist Fabio Bidini and the Providence Singers. 401-248-7000 or riphil.org. April 17, rehearsal concert, 5:30 p.m., $12 students, $27 adults; April 18, 8 p.m., Music School String Quartet performs at 7:15, director presents informal talk from 7 to 7:25. $29-$69.

Two Concerts, April 21, 6:30 p.m., Providence College, Ryan Concert Hall, Smith Arts Center, Providence. Providence College Symphonic Winds performs a concert featuring Russian music first. Followed by the Festival Band at 7:30 p.m., performing American music. Both free.

Celebrating Yehudi, April 22, 8 p.m., Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. ALEA III contemporary music ensemble at BU. Yehudi Wyner will play the piano. Free.

Spring Pops Concert, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony's annual concert. Comprised of area high school students, students from Wheaton College and Stonehill College, and adults from surrounding communities. $5 adults, $4 seniors, students, $10 family. 508-222-8484 or email arts@wheatonma.edu.

Senior Recital, April 25, 3:30 p.m., Carter Center for Music and Education and Performance, East Providence. Pianist Jonathan Yang to perform, 17-year old Mansfield resident. Free. 401-248-7001 or tmscentral@riphil.org.

Windhover, April 26, 3:30 p.m., Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center, RI School of Design, 20 North Main St., Providence. The Jewish Baroque and Beyond-Music of Salamone Rossi and colleagues Biago Marini and Dario Castello. In advance: $20 general, $18 seniors; At door: $23 general, $20 seniors. 401-621-6123 or ArtTix.RI.com

Deserts, April 28, 8 p.m., Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St., Boston. Performed by the Boston Conservatory Wind Ensemble. Free. 617-912-9240 or bostonconservatory.edu.

Boston University Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus, April 28, 8 p.m., Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., Boston. With guest conductor Craig Jessop. $25 general, $10 students. BostonSymphonyHall.org or 617-266-1200.

Strategicpoint Rush Hour Concert, April 30, 6:30 p.m., VMA, 1 Ave. of the Arts, Providence. Rhode Island Philharmonic with Patrice Wood as host. $24/27 students, $34/45 seniors, $37/45 adults. 401-248-7000 or riphil.org.

Russian Spring Season Finale, May 2, 8 p.m., VMA Arts and Cultural Center, 1 Ave. of the Arts, Providence. Rhode Island Philharmonic season finale, joined by pianist Horatio Guttierrez. $29-$69. 401-248-7000 or riphil.org

Voice Recital, May 2, 2 p.m., Carter Center for Music and Education, East Providence. Philharmonic Music School presents students. Free. 401-248-7001 or tmscentral@riphil.org.

Philharmonic Music School guitar Ensemble, May 2, 2 p.m., Carter Center for Music Education and Performance, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence. Features music for solo classical guitar and guitar quartets. Free. riphil.org

Girls' Night Out, May 3, 7 p.m., RISD Auditorium, 17 Canal St., Providence. Celebration of women's voices in storytelling and song. Includes Marilyn Mearson, Carolyn Martino and music by WomanSpiritRising, a feminist chorus. $10, $6 students and seniors. Free with RISD IUD or museum membership.

Spring Pops Concert, May 5, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, Rte. 27, Brockton. Featuring the Massasoit Senior Orchestra and The Massasoit Senior Chorus. Free, but ticekts requires. 508-427-1234

Il Divo, May 12, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. $96.50, $76.50, $56.50. mohegansun.com or 888-226-7711.

Il Divo, May 14, Agganis Arena, Boston University, Boston. $58.50, $88.50, $128.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com

St. Vincent, May 19. 7:30 p.m., Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville. Multi-istrumentalist, singer, and composer Annie Clark. worldmusic.org or 617-876-4275.

Chorus pro Musica, May 31, 3 p.m., Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. Celebrates Giacomo Puiccini's 150th anniversary. $37, $57, $77. www.choruspromusica.org or 800-658-4276.

9th Annual Summer Brass Bash, June 27, Watson Fine Arts, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Summer Institute for Brass Players ages 14 through adult. 508-339-3742

Susdan Tedeschi, June 27, 5:30 p.m., The Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, Newport. With Shemekia Copeland. Preferred seating $40 / standard seating $30. 401-846-1600.

Auditions/rehearsals

Great Woods Chamber Orchestra, every Mon., 7 to 9 p.m., Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Ages 14 to adult may join, advanced players welcome according to section needs. Auditions by appointment, 508-339-3742 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu. General info: 508-339-3589 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu.

Harmony Heritage, open rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Info: 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.