NOVEMBER

R.E.M.: A.J. Palumbo Center, Uptown, today, 7:30 p.m. $40-$60. 412-323-1919.

BOB DYLAN: Petersen Events Center, Oakland, today, 8 p.m. $29.50-$42.50. 412-323-1919.

SKINNY PUPPY: The World, Strip District, today, 8 p.m. Also, Otto Van Schirach. $23 advance; $25 at door. 412-323-1919.

VAZ: Garfield Artworks, Garfield, today, 8 p.m. Also, Aqui. $7. 412-361-2262.

MEST/HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS: The Rock Club, Station Square, tomorrow, 7 p.m. $15. 412-323-1919.

JAGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR: Featuring Slayer, Killswitch Engaged and Mastadon. Rostraver Ice Garden, Rostraver, Tues., 6 p.m. $29 advance; $31 at door. 412-323-1919.

HOT WATER MUSIC/ENGINE DOWN/PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS/MOMENTS IN GRACE: Mr. Small's Theatre, Millvale, Tues., 7 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

STRUNG OUT: The World, Tues., 7 p.m. Also, Love Is Red, Last of the Famous, Soasin. $13. 412-323-1919.

ROBYN HITCHCOCK: Rex Theatre, South Side, Tues., 8 p.m. $15. 412-323-1919.

OH MY GOD: Club Cafe, South Side, Tues., 10:30 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at door. 412-323-1919.

THE HOURGLASS DEMO: Garfield Artworks, Wed., 7 p.m. Also, The Vacancy. $5. 412-361-2262.

MUSE: Mr. Small's Theatre, Wed., 7:30 p.m. $16.75-$18.75. 412-323-1919.

AMERICAN MUSIC CLUB: Rex Theatre, Wed., 8 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.

GOOD CHARLOTTE/SUM 41: A.J. Palumbo Center, Thurs., 7 p.m. Also, Lola Ray, Hazen Street. $27.50. 412-323-1919.

JIMMY EAT WORLD: The Rock Club, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Also, Razorlight, Gratitude. $19 advance; $21 at door. 412-323-1919.

DEREK TRUCKS BAND: Rex Theatre, Thurs., 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.

REEL BIG FISH: The Rock Club, Fri., 7 p.m. Also, Melee, The Littlest Man Band. $17. 412-323-1919.

LITTLE RIVER BAND/POCO: Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Burgetts-town, Fri., 8 p.m. $56-$76 (includes dinner); 724-947-1900.

COCO MONTOYA: Rex Theatre, Fri., 8:30 p.m. $15. 412-323-1919.

ANDREW BIRD & THE TARBOX RAMBLERS: Club Cafe, Fri., 10:30 p.m. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 412-323-1919.

THE CASUALTIES: The World, Sat., 7 p.m. Also, The Lower Class Brats, Monster Squad. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-323-1919.

TRACE ADKINS: Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle, Sat., 7 p.m. $30. 1-866-843-5023.

MATES OF STATE: Brew House Space, South Side, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-381-7767.

KINGS X: Rex Theatre, Sat., 8 p.m. $18. 412-323-1919.

STELLA COMEDY SHOW: The Rock Club, Sat., 9 p.m. $16.50 advance; $18.50 at door. 412-323-1919.

WISH YOU WERE HERE: Mr. Small's Theatre, Sat., 9 p.m. $10. 1-800-594-8499.

TINSLEY ELLIS AND LARRY McCRAY: Moondog's, Blawnox, Sat., 9:30 p.m. $15 advance; $17 at door. 412-828-2040.

SHIVAREE: Club Cafe, Sat., 10:30 p.m. $10. 412-323-1919.

DIERKS BENTLEY: The Rock Club, next Sun., 7 p.m. Also, Cross Canadian Ragweed. $19 advance; $21 at door. 412-323-1919.

THALIA ZEDEK/FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO: Garfield Artworks, next Sun., 8 p.m. $10. 412-361-2262.

LOS LONELY BOYS/MARC BROUSSARD: The Rock Club, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $20. 412-323-1919.

THE ARCADE FIRE: Garfield Artworks, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. $8. 412-361-2262.

CRADLE OF FILTH: The World, Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Also, Bleeding Through, Arch Enemy and Himsa. $23 advance; $25 at door. 412-323-1919.

CANNIBAL CORPSE: The World, Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Also, Napalm Death, Macabre, Kataklysm, Goatwhore. $20 in advance; $22 day of show. 412-323-1919.

BOB MOULD: Rex Theatre, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. $12. 412-323-1919.

E TOWN CONCRETE: The World, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Also, Diecast, 12 Tribes, Devilinside. $12 advance; $14 day of show. 412-323-1919.

TIGER SAW: Garfield Artworks, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Also, Hotel Alexis. $7. 412-361-2262.

HOLLY GOLIGHTLY: Club Cafe, Nov. 17, 10:30 p.m. Also, the Woggles. $12. 412-323-1919.

MONTY ALEXANDER & CLARK TERRY: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, 8 p.m.; Nov. 20, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. $35. 412-322-0800.

JESSE HARRIS: Club Cafe, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-323-1919.

H.I.M.: The Rock Club, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. $22, 412-323-1919.

DONNA THE BUFFALO: Mr. Small's Theatre, Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $18 advance; $20 at door. 412-323-1919.

THE NEWSBOYS/REBECCA ST. JAMES: Palumbo Center, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. $20, $30. 412-323-1919.

BRIAN AUGER'S OBLIVION EXPRESS: Moondog's, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $15. 412-828-2040.

DON CABALLERO: Rex Theatre, Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $8. 412-381-6811.

DOC WATSON & DAVID HOLT: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $40 advance; $45 at door. 412-394-3353.

DOPE: Rex Theatre, Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Also, Motograter. $13. 412-323-1919.

AN EVENING WITH KELLER WILLIAMS: Mr. Small's Theatre, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. $17 advance; $19 at door. 412-323-1919.

BOYS NIGHT OUT: The World, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Also, Emery, Gym Class Heroes, Afterdrama. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-323-1919.

SUE FOLEY: Moondog's, Nov. 20, 9:30 p.m. $13 advance; $15 at door. 412-828-2040.

BRET MICHAELS: Hard Rock Cafe, Nov. 21, 9 p.m. $31 advance; $33 at door. 412-323-1919.

GREG DAVIS/SIGNER: Garfield Artworks, Nov. 22, 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

VICTORY AT SEA: 31st Street Pub, Nov. 24, 10 p.m. Also, Grand Buffet. $6. 412-391-8334.

MATCHBOOK ROMANCE: Mr. Small's Theatre, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Also, Punchline, Name Taken, Thought Deposit. $10. 412-323-1919.

THE DONNAS: The World, Nov. 26, 8 p.m. Also, The Von Bondies, Starlight Desperation. $15. 412-323-1919.

BILL DEASY BAND: The World, Nov. 26, 8 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at door. 412-323-1919.

RTX: Rex Theatre, Nov. 26, 8:30 p.m. $10. 412-381-6811.

BROADWAY'S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: Byham Theater, Nov. 27, 2 and 7 p.m. $37-$45. 412-456-6666.

BOBBY VINTON: Palace Theatre, Nov. 27, 8 p.m.; Nov. 28, 2 p.m. $45-$60. 724-836-8000.

THE FLASHCATS: Rex Theatre, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. 412-381-6811.

EKOOSTIK HOOKAH: Mr. Small's Theatre, Nov. 27, 9 p.m. $14 advance; $16 at door. 1-800-594-8499.

MYSTIC KNIGHTS 20th ANNIVERSARY REUNION: Moondog's, Nov. 27, 9:30 p.m. $10 advance; $12 door. 412-828-2040.

SHADOWS FALL/THE DAMAGE PLAN: The Rock Club, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m. $15 advance; $17 at door. 412-323-1919.

COLOSSAL: Quiet Storm, Nov. 28, 8 p.m. Also, Life in Bed. $7. 412-661-9355.

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS: Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $59-$79 (includes dinner); 724-947-1900.

DECEMBER

THE DAMNWELLS: The World, Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Also, Shore. $10 advance; $12 at door. 412-323-1919.

A.M. 60: Club Cafe, Dec. 1, 10:30 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at door. 412-323-1919.

HOLIDAY DOO WOP: Palace Theatre, Dec. 2, 2 and 8 p.m. $45-$25. 724-836-8000.

OVER THE RHINE: The World, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $15 advance; $17 at door. 412-323-1919.

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS: Palace Theatre, Dec. 3, 2 and 8 p.m. $25-$45. 724-836-8000.

CLUTCH: The World, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Also, Fu Manchu, High on Fire. $18 advance; $20 at door. 412-323-1919.

CHRONIC FUTURE & ALMOST COOL: Mr. Small's Theatre, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at door. 412-323-1919.

TED LEO & PHARMACISTS: Brew House Space, Dec 3, 8 p.m. $10. 412-381-7767.

THE STARTING LINE: St. Vincent College, Dec. 4, 6 p.m. $12-$8. 412-323-1919.

JAZZ MANDOLIN PROJECT: Mr. Small's Theatre, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at door. 1-800-594-8499.

STUDEBAKER JOHN & THE HAWKS: Moondog's, Dec. 4, 9:30 p.m. $10. 412-828-2040.

IAN MOORE: The World, Dec. 9. $12 advance; $14 day of show. 412-323-1919.

TOM SCOTT & PHIL WOODS: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2:30 p.m. $35. 412-322-0800.

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS: The World, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Also, Pepper, OPM, King Spade, Judge D, Big B, Strawman. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 412-323-1919.

BUTCH WALKER/AMERICAN HI-FI: Mr. Small's Theatre, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. $12 advance; $14 at door. 412-323-1919.

CITIZEN COPE: Club Cafe, Dec. 10, 7 and 10 p.m. $12 advance; $15 at door. 412-323-1919.

DAVID BROMBERG QUARTET: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $35 advance; $40 at door. 412-394-3353.

GAELIC STORM: Rex Theatre, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $17. 412-381-6811.

LARS FREDERICKSEN & THE BASTARDS: The World, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Also, Roger Miret and the Disasters. $13. 412-323-1919.

WAYNE NEWTON'S HOLIDAY SHOW: Benedum Center, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. $55-$45. 412-323-1919.