AUGUST

GENE WEEN: Club Cafe, today, 7 and 10:30 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

CRUEFEST2: Post-Gazette Pavilion, today, 5 p.m. Featuring Motley Crue, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman and more. $29.50-$95. 1-877-598-8703.

THE WIGGLES: Mellon Arena, Tues., 6:30 p.m. $18-$38. 1-800-745-3000.

DALE WATSON: Thunderbird Cafe, Tues., 8 p.m. $14-$16. 1-800-745-3000.

COLIN HAY BAND: Diesel, Tues., 8 p.m. $18-$20. 1-800-745-3000.

PHENOMENAUTS/RE-VOLTS: 31st Street Pub, Tues., 9 p.m. $10. 412-391-8334.

JON SNODGRASS/AUSTIN LUCAS: Club Cafe, Tues., 8:30 p.m. WIth: Two Cow Garage, Anchors End. $9. 1-866-468-3401.

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO: Diesel, Wed., 7 p.m. $20-$23. 1-800-745-3000.

THE STOP SOUND: Mr. Small's, Thurs., 7 p.m. WIth: My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure, Town Taxi, Oh Frasier. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

HOLY GHOST TENT REVIVAL: Thunderbird Cafe, Thurs., 8 p.m. $8-$10. 412-682-0177.

LOS STRAITJACKETS: Rex Theatre, Fri., 8 p.m. $17.50. 1-800-745-3000.

BISHOP CLAY: Altar Bar, Fri., 10 p.m. With: 9Sundays, Under Indictment. $7. 1-800-745-3000.

BOBBY LAMONDE'S CURSED CABARET: Club Cafe, Fri., 7 p.m. With: Rew. $6. 1-866-468-3401.

ANAMANAGUCHI: Belvedere's, Fri., 10 p.m. 412-687-2555.

AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE TOUR: Mellon Arena, Sat., 7 p.m. $38.50-$62.25. 1-800-745-3000.

THE BREEDERS: Diesel, Sat., 7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-800-745-3000.

PAUL BURCH: Club Cafe, Sat., 7 p.m. With: Billy the Kid. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

KHALED: Garfield Artworks, Sat., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

THE SCENE AESTHETIC: Diesel, next Sun., 7 p.m. With: The Color Fred, The Read Set, Steven Jerzak & Tyler Williams. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

PETER EVANS: Garfield Artworks, next Sun., 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

KEVIN SECONDS: Garfield Artworks, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. $10-$12. 412-361-2262.

ORBS: Smiling Moose, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. With: Sunlight Ascending, Elephant. $10. 1-800-745-3000.

HED(PE)/MUSHROOMHEAD: Diesel, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-800-745-3000.

MUMPSY: Garfield Artworks, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

VIVIAN GIRLS: Andy Warhol Museum, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. $12. ticketweb.com.

STEVE FORBERT: Club Cafe, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

RASCAL FLATTS: Post-Gazette Pavilion, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. With: Darius Rucker. $35-$75.75. 877-598-8703.

CHRIS CAIN: Thunderbird Cafe, Aug. 28, 9:30 p.m. $14. 412-682-0177.

SUNDAY MORNING: Altar Bar, Aug. 28, 10 p.m. With: Bocamber. $5. 1-800-745-3000.

LEON RUSSELL: Rex Theatre, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $26. 1-800-745-3000.

JUSTIN TOWNES EARL: Diesel, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. With: T. Mitchell Bell. $14-$16. 1-800-745-3000.

LAURA TSAGGARIS: Club Cafe, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

HEALTH & BEAUTY/HUME: Garfield Artworks, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. $7. 412-361-2262.

ELMWOOD: Club Cafe, Aug. 28, 10:30 p.m. With: Zack Simmen. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

POWERSLAVE: Altar Bar, Aug. 29, 10 p.m. With: Blackened. $5. 1-800-745-3000.

GERONIMO: Howler's Coyote Cafe, Aug. 29, 9 p.m. $7. 412-682-0320.

BITTER DELORES: Club Cafe, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. $7. 1-866-468-3401.

STOP THE SOUND: Mr. Small's, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. With: My Cardboard Spaceship Adventure, The International Drive, Town Taxi, Oh Frasier. $8. 1-866-468-3401.

ZOMBI: Rex Theatre, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. $8. 412-381-6811.

SEPTEMBER

DECIMATION OF THE NATION: Mr. Small's, Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Featuring: Hatebreed, Chimaira, Winds of Plague, Dying Fetus, Toxic Holocaust. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

STARDEATH & WHITE DWARFS: Thunderbird Cafe, Sept. 2, 8 p.m. $10. 1-800-745-3000.

THE COAL MEN: Thunderbird Cafe, Sept. 2, 8 p.m. With: The Silent Wire. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

TEA LEAF GREEN: Mr. Small's, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

RUSTED ROOT: Hartwood Acres, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. $20 per car.

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM: Mr. Small's, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. With: Murder By Death, The Loved Ones, Ninja Gun. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

T.J. CORNWALL: Smiling Moose, Sept. 9, 7 p.m. With: Caleb Lovely. $10. 1-800-745-3000.

CLUTCH: Mr. Small's, Sept. 9, 8 p.m. With: Wino, Revolution Mother. $25. 1-866-468-3401.

TOBY KEITH: Post-Gazette Pavilion, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. With: Trace Adkins. Tickets TBA. 877-598-8703.

CY CURIN: Club Cafe, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. With: Chet Vincent & the Big Bend. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

COWBOY MOUTH: Rex Theatre, Sept. 11, 8 p.m. $13. 1-800-745-3000.

ALICE PEACOCK: Club Cafe, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. $10. 1-866-468-3401.

PUNCHLINE: Mr. Small's, Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m. With: Farewell, Between the Trees, Action Item. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

BOZ SCAGGS: Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $56-$76. 1-800-745-3000.

ADRIAN BELEW: Rex Theatre, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $21. 1-800-745-3000.

ALEX UDVARY: Gypsy Cafe, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. $35, includes dinner. 412-381-4977.

POP EVIL: Diesel, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. $12-$14. 1-800-745-3000.

WAYNE HANCOCK: Diesel, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. With: The Beagle Brothers. $15-$17. 1-800-745-3000.

CHIS SMITHER: Club Cafe, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. $18. 1-866-468-3401.

SUNN O))): Mr. Small's, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. With: Eagle Twin. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

JOSHUA RADIN/GARY JULES: Diesel, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. $15. 1-800-745-3000.

MELVINS: Mr. Small's, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

STEVE MOAKLER: Diesel, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

FACE TO FACE: Mr. Small's, Sept. 21, 8 p.m. With: Peg Boy, Polar Bear Club. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

BUCKETHEAD: Mr. Small's, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $24. 1-866-468-3401.

BO WAGNER'S RAT PACK: Rex Theatre, Sept. 24, 8 p.m. With: The Original Four Coins, The Front Page. $25-$40. 724-836-8000.

LAMB OF GOD: Amphitheatre at Station Square, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. With: Gwar, Job for a Cowboy. $35-$38. 1-800-745-3002.

THE FALL BALL '09 TOUR: Altar Bar, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Featuring: The Academy Is..., Mayday Parade. With: Set Your Goals, The Secret Handshake, You Me At Six. 1-800-745-3000.

ROBIN TROWER: Rex Theatre, Sept. 25, 8 p.m. $30-$40. 724-836-8000.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS THE MAVENS: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $10. 412-361-1915.

BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE: Rex Theatre, Sept. 26, 9 p.m. $49.95. 1-800-745-3000.

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND: Thunderbird Cafe, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

MIKE GORDON: Mr. Small's, Sept. 30, 8 p.m. With: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

OCTOBER

IN FLAMES: Mr. Small's, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. With: Between the Buried and Me, 3 Inches of Blood, The Faceless. $28. 1-866-468-3401.

LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS: Thunderbird Cafe, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. $12-$14. 1-800-745-3000.

STRYPER: Rex Theatre, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. $25-$30. 412-323-1919.

STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO: Diesel, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. $18-$20. 1-800-745-3000.

SHEMEKIA COPELAND: Rex Theatre, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. $30. 1-800-745-3000.

GARY BURTON & NEXT GENERATION BAND: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Oct. 2-3 8 p.m., Oct. 4 2:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

SOCIAL DISTORTION: Ches-A-Rena, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. $30. 1-800-745-3000.

TOM RUSSELL: Rex Theatre, Oct. 6, 7:45 p.m. $20. 1-800-745-3000.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND: Mr. Small's, Oct. 6, 8 p.m. With: Danny Barnes. $22.50. 1-866-468-3401.

JAMEY JOHNSON: Mr. Small's, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $25. 1-866-468-3401.

UFO: Rex Theatre, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $21. 1-800-745-3000.

BRIDGE NINE RECORDS TOUR: Altar Bar, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Featuring: Strike Anywhere. With: Polar Bear Club, Crime In Stereo, Ruiner. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

MIKE BIRBIGLIA: Rex Theatre, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. $25. 1-800-745-3000.

ROY CLARK: Rex Theatre, Oct. 9, 2 & 8 p.m. $35-$55. 724-836-8000.

YOUTH GROUP: Smiling Moose, Oct. 9, 6:45 p.m. With: Triggers, Vesta. $12. 1-800-745-3000.

SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER: Rex Theatre, Oct. 9, 8 pm.. $25.1-800-745-3000.

SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS: Diesel, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. $15-$18. 1-800-745-3000.

JER COONS: Thunderbird Cafe, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

STEPHEN KELLOGG/CARBON LEAF: Rex Theatre, Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. $15. 1-800-745-3000.

AFI: Club Zoo, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. With: Gallows. $27.50-$29. 1-800-745-3000.

RED ELVISES: Diesel, Oct. 13, 8 p.m. $15-$17. 1-800-745-3000.

SUZANNE ARCTICA: Rex Theatre, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. $15. 1-800-745-3000.

DANCE GAVIN DANCE: Mr. Small's, Oct. 6:30 p.m. With: Of Mice and Men, Tides of Man, Of Machines. $13. 1-866-468-3401.

REVOLTING COCKS/JIM ROSE: Rex Theatre, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. $15. 1-800-745-3000.

GORJIRA: Diesel, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. $14-$16. 1-800-745-3000.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS: Mr. Small's, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. $25. 1-866-468-3401.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS THE KLEZMATICS: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

CELTIC THUNDER: Heinz Hall, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. 412-392-4843.

BROKENCYDE: Diesel, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. With: Kill Paradise, THe Read Set. $12-$14. 1-800-745-3000.

EDDIE MONEY: Palace Theater, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $30-$40. 1-800-745-3000.

GALACTIC: Mr. Small's, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $20. 1-866-468-3401.

THE DAMNED: Diesel, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. $20-$23. 1-800-745-3000.

BO BURNHAM: Rex Theatre, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. $21. 1-800-745-3000.

DISCO EXPLOSION: Pepsi Roadhouse, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. With: Tavares, The Trammps, Evelyn Champagne King. $68-$88. 724-947-1900.

GENE THE WEREWOLF: Diesel, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. $10-$12. 1-800-745-3000.

LOUD & RICH: LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III & RICHARD THOMPSON: Carnegie Library Music Hall, Munhall, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. $25-$35. 1-800-745-3000.

KELLER WILLIAMS: Mr. Small's, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

DOO WOP OLDIES: Palace Theatre, Oct 29, 8 p.m. Featuring: Charlie Thomas' Drifters, Terry Johnson's Flamingos, The Marcels. $30-$50. 724-836-8000.

PHIL VASSAR: Pepsi Roadhouse, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. $59-$79. 724-947-1900.

KEB MO: Rex Theatre, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. $35-$40. 724-836-8000.

HYPNOTIC CLAMBAKE: Thunderbird Cafe, Oct. 31, 9 p.m. $14-$16. 1-800-745-3000.

NOVEMBER

STATE RADIO: Mr. Small's, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

INGRID MICHAELSON: Mr. Small's, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. $15. 1-866-468-3401.

TESLA: Palace Theater, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. $25-$32.50. 1-800-745-3000.

THE GET UP KIDS: Mr. Small's, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. With: Kevin Devine, The Life and Times. $22. 1-866-468-3401.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS JILL SOBULE/KELLY JOE PHELPS: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Nov. 7 8 p.m., Nov. 8 2:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

WPA: Diesel, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Featuring: Glen Phillips, Sara & Sean Watkins. $15-$18. 1-800-745-3000.

SKA IS DEAD IV: Mr. Small's, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. Featuring: The Toasters, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Deal's Gone Bad. $12. 1-866-468-3401.

STANLEY JORDAN & JAKE SHIMABUKURO: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Nov. 13 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

MICHAEL AMANTE: Tribute to Luciano Pavarotti, Carnegie Music Hall, Munhall, Nov. 14, 8 p.m. $29.50-$39.50. 1-800-745-3000.

SINBAD: Rex Theatre, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $30-$35. 1-800-745-3000.

DECEMBER

LEE GREENWOOD CHRISTMAS SHOW: Palace Theatre, Dec. 2, 2 & 8 p.m. $30-$50. 724-836-8000.

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER CHRISTMAS SHOW: Palace Theatre, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $45-$75. 724-836-8000.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS THE EBONY HILLBILLIES: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

INSANE CLOWN POSSE: Club Zoo, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. $30. 1-800-745-3000.

REGINA CARTER'S REVERSE THREAD: August Wilson Center, Dec. 12, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

HIGHMARK HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH CHRIS BOTTI: Heinz Hall, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m. 412-322-0800.

VADER/WARBRINGER: Rex Theatre, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. $17. 1-800-745-3000.

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: Rex Theatre, Dec. 16, 2 & 8 p.m. $20-$30. 724-836-8000.

DUKE ELLINGTON'S BEGGAR'S HOLIDAY: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

JANUARY

CALLIOPE PRESENTS RICHIE HAVENS: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. With: Harry Manx. 412-394-3353.

THE DAVID SANBORN BAND: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Jan. 29, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

FEBRUARY

BOB JAMES & KEIKO MATSUI: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Feb. 12-13 8 p.m., Feb. 14 2:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS CHERYL WHEELER: Carnegie Lecture Hall, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

KENNY RODGERS: Pepsi Roadhouse, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. $99-$135. 724-947-1900.

A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Feb. 27 8 p.m., Feb. 28 2:30 p.m. 412-322-0800.

MARCH

CALLIOPE PRESENTS MICK MOLONEY: Carnegie Lecture Hall, March 6, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

MCCOY TYNER QUARTET: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, March 13, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

LIONEL LOUEKE TRIO & GRETCHEN PARLATO BAND: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, March 26, 7 and 9:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.

CALLIOPE PRESENTS PHIL WIGGINS/COREY HARRIS: Carnegie Lecture Hall, March 27, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

APRIL

CALLIOPE PRESENTS CROOKED ROAD: Carnegie Lecture Hall, April 10, 7:30 p.m. 412-394-3353.

PAQUITO D'RIVERA'S FUNK TANGO QUINTET: Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, April 23-24 8 p.m., April 25, 2:30 p.m. $42.50. 412-322-0800.