Concerts

THIS WEEK: JULY 3 to JULY 9, 2009

Out Among the Stars Bluegrass Festival, the 10th annual event with 22 national and regional bands including Blue Highway, the Bluegrass Brothers, David Via & Corn Tornado, the Hillbilly Gypsies, Straight Drive, Remington Ryde, Bill and Maggie Anderson, Smokehouse, Blue Roots, Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys and more. Benton Rodeo Grounds, Mendenhall Lane, off Route 487, Benton. Today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camping available. 908-464-9495 or oatsfestival.com.

Jason Vo, the acoustic guitarist in concert at Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Tonight, 6:30 to 8:30. 208-4700.

Styx and REO Speedwagon, an evening with the classic rock bands who have teamed up to record a new single “Can’t Stop Rockin’.” With hard-rock band 38 Special. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Tonight at 7. $55, $45, $35, $29.50, $13.50. 961-9000 or livenation.com.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the annual Independence Day concerts of patriotic music followed by a fireworks display set to Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Tonight at 7:30 at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic; and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Free. 341-1568.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, with the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble, comprised of PAI students and faculty performing a variety of classical and jazz works. Buckingham Performing Arts Center of Wyoming Seminary, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. Fridays at 8 p.m. through July 31. Free. 270-2190.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, with the Masterworks Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, Institute Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. Included: George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Saturday at 3 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, the 12-piece ensemble performing “America’s Original Music,” including works by Scott Joplin, W.C. Handy, John Philip Sousa, George M. Cohan, Stephen Foster and more. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. Saturday at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

Bill Long & Friends, a concert of country-western music. Patterson Grove Campground, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. Saturday at 7 p.m. 674-0311.

Girls, Guns and Glory, the country-rock artists in concert along with eclectic group Radio Free Earth. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Saturday at 8:30 p.m. $18. 325-0249.

LeAnn Rimes, the Grammy-winning contemporary country singer performing songs from her new album “Family.” Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. $62, $52, $45, $38. 888-946-4672.

Music of Our American Heritage, a summer concert with the Marywood Festival Band and guests the Dixie Katz. Memorial Commons, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 348-6268.

The Wyoming Valley Band, an Independence Day celebration concert. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. Sunday at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

The Shanghai String Quartet, a concert by the esteemed ensemble held in conjunction with the Performing Arts Institute’s summer music program. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Monday at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, an evening of solo and chamber music by PAI international faculty members. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Wednesday at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Rick Mayock, the singer-songwriter entertains in conjunction with the Wilkes-Barre Farmers Market. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Thursdays, 2 to 4 p.m. 208-4700.

Party on the Patio, with Billy Joel Tribute group the 52nd Street Band. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Thursday, 6:30 to 11 p.m. 831-2100.

Terrific Teen Tour, with Mitchell Musso (“Hannah Montana”), Jasmine Richards (“Camp Rock”), Debby Ruan (“Suite Life of Zack & Cody”) and Savannah Outen (Radio Disney). Wachovia Arena, 259 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Thursday at 8 p.m. $55, $45, $35, $25. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, an evening of solo and chamber music by PAI students. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Thursday at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

FUTURE CONCERTS

Briggs Farm Blues Festival, the 12th annual event with Louisiana Red, Joey Gilmore, Johnny Drummer, Tom Larsen, Teeny Tucker, Scott Weiss Band, Alexis P. Suter, Lonnie Shields, Mark Armstrong, B.C. & Company and many more. With eclectic vendors, Mississippi Delta barbecue and camping. Briggs Farm, 88 Old Berwick Highway, Nescopeck. July 10 with music 4:30 to 11 p.m.; July 11, 4 to 11 p.m. 379-2003.

Rick Mayock & Friends, the West-Coast singer-songwriter and his band performing bluegrass tunes. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. July 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 208-4700.

Terry Dunne, a coffeehouse concert with the Christian country artist. Sponsored by the Catholic Underground at St. Gabriel’s Church, 122 South Wyoming St., Hazleton. July 10 at 7 p.m. 403-3094.

Siora World Jazz Ensemble, the quintet spotlighting the sultry voice of multi-lingual singer Phyllis Chapell and keyboardist Dan Kleiman, backed by guitar, drums and saxophone. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. July 11 at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

Just Us, a program of folk music. Patterson Grove Campground, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, Shickshinny. July 11 at 7 p.m. 674-0311.

The Rock Royalty Tour, a British classic rock festival with the Zombies (including original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent) joined by the Yardbirds and the Spencer Davis Group. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 11 at 8 p.m. $42.50, $32.50. 826-1100.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, with the Masterworks Chorale, Chamber Orchestra, Institute Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Saturdays from July 11 to Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Raymond the Amish Comic, a performance by the born-and-bred Amish standup comedian. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 11 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Musical Nostalgia, a summer concert with soprano Christine Donahue, winner of the Pavarotti Competition in Philadelphia. Memorial Commons, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 348-6268.

Rascal Flatts, the top-selling country band on its “American Living Unstoppable Tour” with opener Darius Rucker. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 12 at 8 p.m. $73.50, $48, $34. 877-598-8696 or livenation.com.

The Legends, performing music from the 1950s and ‘60s. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. July 12 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

The Philadelphia Trio, a classical concert including works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Elgar by pianist Elizabeth Keller, violinist Barbara Sonies and cellist Deborah Reeder. David A. DeWire Center, Laporte and Allegheny avenues, Eagles Mere. July 12 at 8 p.m. $15. 525-3248.

Billy Squier, the pop-rocker and power balladeer in concert. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 12 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Nickelback, the multi-platinum rock powerhouse with Hinder, Papa Roach and Saving Abel. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 14 at 6 p.m. $73.50, $53.50, $29. 961-9000 or livenation.com.

Bob Weir and Ratdog. Jam all night long with the Grateful Dead spinoff band. With opener Jackie Greene. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 14-15 at 7:30 p.m. $38 advance, $43 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, a concert paying tribute to the Scranton Sirens, a jazz orchestra popular in the 1920s. Presented in conjunction with the “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival” at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. July 14 at 8 p.m. $15, $8 lawn. 674-6719.

Van’s Warped Tour, the annual punk-rock extravaganza with 3OH!3, A Day to Remember, A Skylit Drive, Alexisonfire, Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Bayside, Big D and the Kids Table, Black Tide, Bouncing Souls, Breathe Carolina, Brokencyde, Cash Cash, Chiodos, Dance Gavin Dance, Dear and the Headlights, Dirty Heads, Escape the Fate, Every Avenue, Flogging Molly, Gallows, Hit the Lights, I Set My Friends on Fire, Jeffree Star, Less than Jake, Lights Meg & Dia, Millionaires, NOFX, Outernational, P.O.S., Saosin, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Senses Fail, Shad Silverstein, Sing It Loud, Streetlight Manifesto, Tat, the AKAs, the Architects, the Ataris, the Devil Wears Prada, the Maine, the White Tie Affair, There for Tomorrow, Therefore I Am, Thrice, TV/TV, Underoath, Valencia and Westbound Train. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 15 with gates at 11 a.m. $20.24. 961-9000 or livenation.com.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, an evening of solo and chamber music by PAI students. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. July 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Party on the Patio, with Bruce Springsteen Tribute band Asbury Fever. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. July 16, 6:30 to 11 p.m. 831-2100.

Jonathan Edwards, a tripleheader concert with the singer and Broadway musical star along with country-rock bands Firefall and Poco. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 17 at 7:30 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, a cabaret recital by participants in the summer music program at Wyoming Seminary. Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. July 16 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Pocono Tribute Festival, the third annual gathering of tribute bands including Brother Peach (Allman Brothers), David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience, Beatlemania Now!, Separate Ways (Journey), Black Dog (Led Zeppelin) and Unforgettable Fire (U-2). Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. July 18, noon to 10 p.m. $23.50 advance, $29 day of event. 443-8425.

Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass, the hard-driving bluegrass quintet in an outdoor concert. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. July 18 at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500.

William Topley, the British singer-songwriter in concert. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. July 18 at 8:30 p.m. $21. 325-0249.

An Evening with Peter Frampton, the Grammy-winning rock artist who hit it big in the 1970s with his album “Frampton Comes Alive.” Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. July 19 at 6:30 p.m. $59, $49, $42, $35. 888-946-4672.

Summer Concert Series, with Bill and Jason Ruhe of I Believe Music in an evening of piano, organ and sing-alongs. Faith Lutheran Church, Route 940, Blakeslee. July 19 at 7 p.m. Free. 646-0309.

Sinatra Revisited, with tribute artist Chris DiMattio and the Marywood Jazz Ensemble. Memorial Commons, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 348-6268.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, a jazz recital by international faculty members of the summer music program at Wyoming Seminary. Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. July 19 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Seasoned Sounds, a concert of Big Band music. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. July 19 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, an evening of solo and chamber music by PAI counselors from leading universities and conservatories. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. July 20 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

Party on the Patio, with Styx Tribute band Rockin’ the Paradise. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. July 23, 6:30 to 11 p.m. 831-2100.

L.A. Guns, the heavy-metal spinoff of Guns and Roses in concert at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. July 23 at 8 p.m. 420-2808.

The Gin Blossoms, the alternative pop rockers in concert. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 23 at 8 p.m. $25 advance, $30 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Sparrowsong, the Back Mountain duo in concert. Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. July 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 208-4700.

Pocono Blues Festival, the 18th annual gathering with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Shemekia Copeland & Friends, Eddie Turner, the Bonedog Record Review, Chris Thomas King, Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women, James Armstrong, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm, Melvin Taylor, Paul Oscher, Terry Evans, Bernard Allison, the James Cotton Band with Eddy Clearwater, the Pittsburgh Gospel Lights, Texas Johnny Brown, Ruthie Foster, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Buckwheat Zydeco and Harrison Kennedy & Fruteland Jackson. Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony. July 24, 8 p.m. to midnight; July 25, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; July 26, noon to 9 p.m. $32 advance; $37 at the gate. 443-8425.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, the 1970s New Jersey-scene, rock-and-roll band in concert. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. July 24 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

James Darren, the singer and actor (Vic Fontaine in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”) performs classic hits from various eras backed by jazzy big-band arrangements. Mount Airy Casino Resort, 42 Woodland Road, off Route 611, Mount Pocono. July 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. $35. 877-682-4791.

Futurefest, a celebration of the continuing effort to keep musicianship alive in the local youth community. Sponsored by Front and Center Music at the Hanover Recreational Club Park, Front Street, Hanover Section of Nanticoke. Bands include the Nameless, the Dead Horwitzes, Crazy Chester, The PTA, Three Imaginary Boys, Blue Ruin and 3 to Breathe. Also: karate demonstrations, concession stand, vendors and playground. July 25, 2 to 10 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 740-2009.

Judy Collins, the award-winning singer-songwriter (“Send in the Clowns,” “Both Sides Now”). Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. July 25 at 6 p.m. $30. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

An Evening with Joan Baez, the singer-songwriter and winner of the Grammy Awards prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented in conjunction with the “Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival” at Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. July 25 at 8 p.m. $30, $20 lawn. 674-6719.

David Lindley, an electro-acoustic concert of world music by the former Jackson Browne accompanist. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. July 25 at 8:30 p.m. $23. 325-0249.

Dance Company Production, an afternoon of classical ballet, modern dance, jazz and more by students, faculty and guest artists participating in the summer Performing Arts Institute program at Wyoming Seminary. Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. July 26 at 3 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

The Irem Chanters, a concert by the official male chorus of the Irem Shriners including sacred anthems, traditional and contemporary ballads and patriotic songs. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. July 26 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Lil’ Wayne. The rap artist heads up the “America’s Most Wanted Fest” with Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy and Drake. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 27 at 7 p.m. 877-598-8696 or livenation.com.

Performing Arts Institute Concert, an evening of solo and chamber music by PAI international faculty members. Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. July 27 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

The Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, the metal extravaganza headlined by Marilyn Manson and Slayer along with Bullet for My Valentine, Cannibal Corpse, the Black Dahlia Murder, Job for a Cowboy, Behemoth, Whitechapel, Trivium, All That Remains and God Forbid. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. July 29 at 2:15 p.m. $58.30, $49.50. 877-598-8696 or livenation.com.

Hall & Oates, the rock-and-soul duo performing hits from their four-decade career including “She’s Gone” and “Maneater.” Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. July 30 at 6:30 p.m. $59, $49, $42, $35. 888-946-4672.

Eamonn Garraghty, the singer-guitarist in concert at Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. July 31, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 208-4700.

The Mahavishnu Project, a subset of John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra performing a fusion of western rock and jazz with a dash of eastern Indian influence. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. July 31 at 8 p.m. $18. 420-2808.

River City 6, a subset of the River City Brass Band performing classical, swing, Latin, folk and popular Broadway music. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

Quey Percussion Duo, a concert of classic marimba works, art music, jazz, world and speech songs. Held in conjunction with the Performing Arts Institute summer music program at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Free. 270-2190.

The Whery Family, a concert of southern gospel music. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Scranton Jazz Festival, the fifth annual celebration of jazz with Chuck Mangione, Dave Samuels, Nilson Matta’s Brazilian Voyage, the Ellington Legacy, Chris Tarry, Phil Markowitz, Bob Dorough, Marko Marcinko’s Latin Jazz Quintet, the Absolute Trio, the Funk Filharmonik, Cathy Chemi, Steve Rudolph, Jazz Juice, the Festival Big Band and many more. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Aug. 7, 7:30 to 1:30 a.m.; Aug. 8, 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Aug. 9, 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $30, $25. Information at scrantonjazzfestival.org.

Stig Rossen, the Broadway performer and star of “Les Miserables.” Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

Season’s End Grand Finale, the final concert of Wyoming Seminary’s Performing Arts Institute summer music program with performances by students and faculty in a variety of classical and jazz music. Held consecutively at Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave. and the Buckingham Performing Arts Center, 201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston. Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Free. 270-2186.

Mingo Fishtrap, the seven-member funk outfit performing horn-fueled Motown pop. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 8 at 8:30 p.m. $18. 325-0249.

Bowser’s Ultimate Doo Wop Party, the leader of rock-and-rollers Sha Na Na joins with Gene Chandler (The Duke of Earl), Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, the Dovells, the Crystals, Paul & Paula and 14-year-old Kid Kyle. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. $45, $35, $28, $25. 888-946-4672.

The Orpheus Choral Society, a concert of choral music. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Cyndi Lauper, the edgy rock singer performing songs from her latest release “Bring Ya to the Brink.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

The Moody Blues, the veteran pop-rock group (“Knights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon”) performs hits from its four-decade career at the Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. $52.50, $42.50. 877-598-8696 or livenation.com.

The Movin’ Out Band, an evening of Billy Joel songs with the original band from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. $20. 420-2808.

Joe Bonamassa, the master bluesman in concert. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Steep Canyon Rangers, North Carolina’s hot-picking bluegrass band. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. $20, $10 students. 253-5500 or dorflinger.org.

One Summer Night: A Doo Wop Extravaganza, with Barbara Harris & the Toys, Sammy Sax and the MDs, the Del Vikings and Vito Picone & the Elegants. With openers Joey & the T-Birds. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. $30. Optional pre-concert dinner available. 420-2808.

Summer Concert Series, with Three Friends and a Baritone in an evening of barbershop quartet songs. Faith Lutheran Church, Route 940, Blakeslee. Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Free. 646-0309.

The Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. Aug. 16 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Keith Urban, the country-music star in concert with opener Jason Aldean. Giant Center, 950 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey. Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. 717-534-3911.

George Jones, a concert by the country-music veteran. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. $64, $59. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Jeffrey Gaines, the soulful singer-songwriter returns for a concert at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 22 at 8:30 p.m. $18. 325-0249.

The Irem String Band. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 675-3713.

Little Feat, the seven-member band in a concert of blues, R&B, country and rock and roll. The Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. 420-2808.

Little Big Town, the country stars whose latest CD “A Place to Land” contained four Top 20 hits including “Bring It on Home.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Glenn Beck. The national radio talk-show host brings his modern-day storytelling and insightful views on current events to Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Jeff Dunham, the comedian and ventriloquist performs with his friends Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the backwoods Bubba J, the talking hot pepper Jose Jalapeno and the purple-faced Peanuts. Allentown Fair, 302 North 17th St., Allentown. Sept. 1 and 6 at 8 p.m. $49, $39. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.

Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago, a concert by the two iconic rock bands. Allentown Fair, 302 North 17th St., Allentown. Sept. 2. $55, $45. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.

Kelly Clarkson, the Grammy-winning pop singer in a grandstand concert. With opener singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson. Allentown Fair, 302 North 17th St., Allentown. Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.

Cr�efest, a day of rock led by heavy metal band M�tley Cr�e along with Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool and Charm City Devil. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. 961-9000 or livenation.com.

Tim McGraw, the country superstar in concert with opener Nashville recording artist Chris Young. The Great Allentown Fair, 302 North 17th St., Allentown. Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. $69, $55. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.

Brad Paisley, the king of country music brings his “American Saturday Night’ tour to the Great Allentown Fair with special guests Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne. Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 North 17th St., Allentown. Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. 610-433-7541 or allentownfairpa.org.

Summer Concert Series with the Ecumenical Community Choir. Faith Lutheran Church, Route 940, Blakeslee. Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Free. 646-0309.

American Idols Live, the 2009 tour with top-10 contestants Adam Lambert, Allison Iraheta, Anoop Desai, Danny Gokey, Kris Allen, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre. Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.

The Black Crowes, the hard rock band on its “Stuck Inside Utopia” tour with opener Truth & Salvage Co. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. $47 advance, $52 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Howie Mandel, an evening of standup with the actor and comedian (“Deal or No Deal”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. $54, $49. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Jon Nakamatsu Performs Rachmaninoff, a classical concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with the award-winning pianist performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Also: Bizet’s “Selections from L’Arl�sienne” and Strauss’ “Don Juan.” Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and Sept. 12, 7 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Boz Scaggs, the multi-dimensional singer-songwriter whose 1976 album “Silk Degrees” was one of the landmark pop titles of the decade, performing his hits along with new material from his latest CD “Speak Low.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. $50, $40. 826-1100.

The Guess Who, the Canadian rock band (“American Woman,” “These Eyes”) with original members Jim Kale and Garry Peterson. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. 325-0249.

AJ Swearingen, the singer-songwriter in a concert which pays tribute to iconic folk-rock-pop artists of the past. With Day Rubies. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m. $15 benefits the Opera House. 325-0249.

Paula Poundstone, the standup comedian, television star and author (“There’s Nothing in This Book I Meant to Say”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. 325-0249.

Dave Matthews Band, the popular summer-touring rock artist with Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. $70, $39.50. 961-9000 or livenation.com.

The Atomic Punks, a band re-creating the early days of Van Halen -- The David Lee Roth Years. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Victor Bailey Band, the former Weather Report bassist and his all-star band performing world-class jazz and fusion. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. $28. 325-0249.

Foreigner, the pop-rock band of the 1970s and ‘80s led by Mick Jones (“Cold as Ice,” “I Want to Know What Love Is”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Black 47, a concert of Irish rock and roll by the political ensemble who sing of the Northern Ireland conflict, civil rights and urban unrest in contemporary New York. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 3 at 8:30 p.m. $26. 325-0249.

Robin Trower, the English rock guitarist formerly of Procol Harum. With openers Steve Brosky ‘n Jimmy Meyer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. $27 advance, $32 day of show. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Black 47, the unblinkingly political Irish rock band in concert. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 3 at 8:30 p.m. $26. 325-0249.

Bret Michaels, the wild lead singer of the rock band Poison. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Crescendo Family Concert, a patriotic cross-country trek across America through music. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Oct. 11 with pre-concert activities at 1 p.m. and concert at 2 p.m. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

John Williams at the Movies, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing music from “Harry Potter,” “Superman,” “E.T.” and “Schindler’s List.” Oct. 9, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and Oct. 10, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Eric Clapton Retrospective, a tribute to Slowhand with the Craig Thatcher Band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 10 at 8:30 p.m. $20. 325-0249.

Who’s Live Anyway? Hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. $45, $35, $25. 826-1100.

The Tubes, the theatrical 1980s hard-rock band with original members Fee Waybill, Prairie Prince and Roger Steen. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

America, the folk-rock band in concert (“Horse with No Name”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, the third annual Halloween celebration and Hillbilly Pirates Ball. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. $28. 325-0249.

The Derek Trucks Band, the blues-rock guitarist and his band in concert at the Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. $39, $29. 420-2808.

Tchaikovsky & Mozart, a classical concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fourth Symphony along with Berlioz’ “Roman Carnival Overture,” which spotlights principal clarinetist Pascal Archer. Nov. 6, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and Nov. 7, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Tracy Byrd, the contemporary country singer in concert. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. $32, $27. 325-0371 or pennspeak.com.

Brian Wilson, the hit songwriter of the Beach Boys performs classic hits and new material at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. $75, $49, $24.50. 826-1100. Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, with 1960s teen idols Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Holiday Show, a seasonal concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and a mini Messiah Sing-along. Also on hand: the Ballet Theater of Scranton, Ballet Northeast, the Choral Society of Northeast Pennsylvania and the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Dec. 4, 7 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and Dec. 5, 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Live Wire, the East Coast’s premier AC/DC tribute band. With New Jersey-based band Hollywood Nights who re-create shows by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. 325-0371.

Ryan Pelton, a Christmas tribute show by the Elvis impersonator. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. 325-0249.

John Berry’s Country Christmas. The country music star celebrates the holidays with traditional and contemporary songs. The Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. 420-2808.

Celebrate America, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing American music by Sousa, Berlin, Gould and more. Feb. 12, 2010, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and Feb. 13, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

The Pink Floyd Experience, a re-creation of the iconic rock band’s show with 270,000 watts of light, 22 tons of quadraphonic sound, six musicians and one signature flying pig. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. $35, $25. 826-1100.

Masterworks 3: Beethoven, a classical concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing Beethoven’s famous Symphony No. 3 (“Eroica”) along with Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides Overture” and Faur�’s “Pell�as et M�lisande Suite.” March 12, 2010, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and March 13, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the seven-member swing revival band fusing classic American sounds including jazz, swing, Dixieland and big band music. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. March 20 at 8 p.m. $35, $25, $19.50. 826-1100.

An Evening with Debbie Gravitte, a pops concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with the Broadway Tony-winning singer who performs songs from “Evita” and “Wicked.” April 9, 2010, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and April 10, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Joshua Tree: Performing the U2 Experience, a rocking tribute to Bono, the Edge, Adam and Larry. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. April 17 at 8 p.m. $20, $15. 826-1100.

Masterworks 4: Season Finale, a classical concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing the popular “Carmina Burana” along with choral singers and soloists. Also: Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” April 30, 2010, 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and May 1, 8 p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568 or nepaphil.org.

Jim Brickman, the award-winning songwriter and pianist performing his romantic chart toppers at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 7 at 8 p.m. $45, $35, $25. 826-1100.

Glenn Miller Orchestra, the big-band swing orchestra led by trombonist Larry O’Brien. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 8 at 8 p.m. $30, $22.50, $19.50. 826-1100.