POPULAR MUSIC

DAVID CASSIDY -- Popular 1980s singer/guitarist. 8 p.m. Friday. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $24. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.org.

COME TOGETHER -- A Tribute to the Beatles. 8 p.m. today through Sat. Egyptian Theatre Co., 328 Main St., Park City. $40-$50. (435) 649-9371.

SYNTHESIS -- Jazz and Big Band ensemble directed by BYU's Ray Smith. 7 p.m. Fri. SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. $8-$10. 225-ARTS.

COMING SOON:

AMERICAN IDOL -- Jordin Sparks performs. 8 p.m. June 25. SCERA Shell. 699 S. State St., Orem. 225-ARTS.

MICHAEL BALLAM -- "Songs of Hope." 7 p.m. May 15. Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Benefits blind and visually impaired. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.org.

THE BEACH BOYS -- Rock and roll band from 60s. 8 p.m. May 23. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $39-$59. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.org.

SHERYL CROW -- Nine-time Grammy winner with guests James Blunt, Toots the Maytals. Aug. 25. USANA Amphitheatre. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

MOTLEY CRÃúE -- Share stage with great rock bands. July 29. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West, West Valley. 1-800-888-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

THE CURE -- 8 p.m. May 23. E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr., West Valley. $64-$320. (801) 467-TIXX, 1-800-TIXX.

SHEENA EASTON -- Scottish pop singer. 8 p.m. May 16. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $24-$36. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.org.

JACK JOHNSON -- With Rogue Wave and Neil Halstead. 7 p.m. Aug. 18. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $29-$49.50. 1-800-888-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

JOURNEY -- With guests Heart and Cheap Trick. 7 p.m. July 11. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $25-$125. 1-800-888-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

LITTLE RIVER BAND -- Classic rock band launched from Australia in 1980s. 8 p.m. May 26. SCERA Shell, 699 S. State St., Orem 225-ARTS.

TIM MCGRAW -- With guests Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard. 7:30 p.m. June 27. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. 1-800-888-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

DAVE MATTHEWS -- Chart-topping band. Guest: Robert Earl Keen. 7 p.m. Aug. 27. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $39.50-$65. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

JOHN MAYER -- With Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen. July 21. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. Tickets on sale Saturday. $31-$59. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

STEVE MILLER BAND -- With Joe Cocker. July 30. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $27-$53. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

MOAB MUSIC FEST -- Three weekends of mini operas, French piano masterpiece, tango -- amongst red rock country. Aug. 28-Sept. 13. Moab. (435) 259-7003. www.moabmusicfest.org.

POISON -- Featuring Bret Michaels in "Live, Raw and Uncut" tour. July 3. EnergySolutions, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 325-SEAT. www.tickemaster.com.

THE POLICE -- Three-piece rock band reunited in 2007 after global popularity in 1980s. $46-$206. www.thepolice.com. Guests: Elvis Costello and the Imposters. 7:30 p.m. July 19. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd., (6200 West), West Valley. $46-$206. 1-800-888-TIXX.

THE REGENERATION TOUR -- Together for the first time live and on one stage, 80s pop icons including Belinda Carlisle, Naked Eyes and Dead or Alive. Aug. 7. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $29-$49. Tickets on sale noon Sat. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

MATTHEW SANTOS -- Singer/songwriter in Top 20 Billboard Charts for "Superstar." 7:30 p.m. May 17. Weber State University, Ogden Amphitheater, Ogden. (847) 778-7069.

STADIUM OF FIRE -- Miley Cyrus (otherwise known as Hannah Montana) will sizzle and pop along with warm-up act The Blue Man Group and a boatload of fireworks. 8 p.m. July 4, LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo. $35-$120. www.byutickets.com.. 422-2981.

STOMP -- Broadway Across America presents eight-member troupe who uses matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms as instruments in unique performance. June 3-8. (various times.) Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. $25-$47.50. www.arttix.org.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS -- Reunited after eight years. June 11. E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr., West Valley. $45. 1-800-888-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

JAMES TAYLOR -- Legendary singer-songwriter who was inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aug. 4. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

311 -- With Snoop Dogg. 7 p.m. June 30. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd 6200 West), West Valley. $47. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

TRUE COLORS -- With guests B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell, Joan Armatrading, Carson Kressley. July 4. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd 6200 West), West Valley. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

VOLUNTEER JAM -- Features Charlie Daniels Band, 38 Special, Shooter Jennings. 7:30 p.m. May 30. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. $23-$41. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

KANYE WEST -- Performs with NERD, Lupe Fiacso, Rihanna and Matthew Santos. June 9. E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr., West Valley. $40-$85. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

VENUES AND CLUBS

THE AVALON THEATER -- Live music venue. 3605 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 480-5634. www.theavalontheater.com. Most shows $10; tickets available at www.ktix.net or www.smithstix.com. Fri.: Augustana. May 28: The Kooks. May 31: Breathe Electric.

BOOTHE BROS. THEATRE -- 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. 8-10:30 p.m. 798-7650. Noon-Midnight May 10: Amp Sho'.

BURT'S TIKI LOUNGE -- 726 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 521-0572. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and music begins at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. www.ktix.net. Mon: Murder By Death. May 15: Neutralboy. May 24: Koffin Kats.

THE DEPOT -- Live music venue, restaurant and bar. 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-5522. www.depotslc.com. May 18: M.I.A. May 26: Mike Ness. May 27: Breeders. June 3: Erykah Badu. June 20: Rev. Horton Heat. June 24: RatDog.

IN THE VENUE -- Live music venue and dance club. 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 328-255. www.24tix.com. May 28: Matt Costa. May 30: The Queers.

MUSE MUSIC -- CD shop/cafe specializing in local rock music. 151 N. University Ave., Provo. 377-MUSE, www.musemusiconline.com. Cover charge generally $5. 8 p.m. Open mic night every Tuesday. Through Sat.: Battle of the Bands. May 16: James Barlow. May 17: Benton Paul. May 23: Decima. May 24: Follow the Earth. May 30: Arm the Angels.

VELOUR -- 135 N. University Ave., Provo. www.velourlive.com. 818-BAND. Open mic acoustic night on Tuesdays. $6. Most shows begin 8 p.m. Fri.: Asher in the Rye. Sat.: Mr. Mention. May 17: Chris Merritt. May 21: Tyrone Wells. May 23: The Trademark. May 24: Tally Hall. May 31: Jacket Weather.

MISCELLANEOUS

AF CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- Spring concert. 6:30 p.m. May 19. Historic City Hall Bldg., 31 N. Church St., American Fork. Free.

BENEFIT CONCERTS -- Summer Concert Series to raise money for new instruments for Timpview High School Marching Band. $70 for five concerts at the school, 3570 N. 650 East, Provo. 221-9720. May 17: Jon Schmidt. June 7: Jim Brickman. June 14: Kalai. June 21: Jericho Road. June 28: Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band.

ERNIE HALTER -- Performs with Josh Hoge. Friday. Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 1350 W. 1140 South, Suite 110, Orem. 377-6910.

ARTHUR LEE LAND -- One Man Afrograss Folk Rock Ensemble. 7 p.m. May 16. Pine Ridge, Park City. (435) 640-7829.

LOOM -- Salt Lake City's band plays with The Highwire Act. Saturday. The Kage, 300 N. Freedom Blvd., Provo. $5. www.myspace.com.

MADELEINE FEST -- Free. 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Trek Through Zion Canyon, 8 p.m. May 11. Award Dinner, 6 p.m., May 25, New Yorker. (801) 328-8941.

MAPLETON CHORALE -- Spring concert season; all free. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 7 p.m. May 15, Mapleton Community Center, 125 W. Community Way (400 North), Mapleton. 7:30 p.m. June 7, Assembly Hall, Temple Square, Salt Lake City.

NEBO PHILHARMONIC -- Performs "Cowboy Up!" themes including "On the Trail" and "Oklahoma." 730 p.m. Fri. Nephi City Center, 21 E. 100 North, Nephi.

PANGEA DAY -- Worldwide broadcast of 24 short films, live music, speakers in four hours. 11:30 a.m. Sat. Eccles Center, 1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City. Free. Tickets: (435) 655-3114.

PIONEER DAY CONCERT -- Osmond family including Donny, Marie and Jimmy join Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 7:30 p.m. July 25-26. Conference Center, Salt Lake City. Free tickets: May 24-June 2 at (801) 570-0080. 1-866-LDS-TIKS.

PUBLIC DOMAIN -- String Band. 7:30 p.m. June 26. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, Sugarhouse. Free.

COLLIN RAYE, JOSH GRACIN, JOE NICHOLS -- Country crooners perform. 7 p.m. June 30. Brent Brown Ball Park, UVSC campus. $5-$10. 863-SHOW. www.smithstix.com.

RED DESERT RAMBLERS -- Bluegrass band. 6:30-8:30 p.m. today. Sugarhouse Barbecue Company, 2207 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. Free w/dinner. (801) 463-4800.

SCERA EVENTS -- Children's Choir Broadway Revue, 7:30 p.m. Tues. Youth Theatre's Disney Musical Revue, 7:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues. Both at SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. $4-$6. 225-ARTS.

SHOWTIME UTAH -- Old West Dinner Adventure, 7 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays. 20 S. Main St., Pleasant Grove. 636-9669. www.showtimeutah.com.

SLICKROCK GYPSIES -- Performing pop, rock, jazz. 7:30 p.m. Fri. Flynn Artipelago, 3474 S. 2300 East, Salt Lake City. Free. (801) 274-8628. www.slickrockgypsies.com.

COLBY STEAD -- Live acoustic music concert. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Heritage Music Hall, 971 S. State St., Orem. Free; bring 1 can food for Food Care Coalition. 362-5922.

WASATCH CHORALE -- Performs Spring Concert just before leave for Carnegie Hall performance. 7:30 p.m. May 21. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. $10-$12. 852-7007.

CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS OPERA

DESERET CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES -- Features Spanish Vihuela and music of Sergei Prokofiev in three free concerts. 7:30 p.m. May 16 and May 23. Both at Hinckley Alumni Center, BYU campus.

H.M.S. PINAFORE -- Gilbert Sullivan's classic operetta. 7:30 p.m. June 11-14. de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. $5-$10. 422-4322.

UTAH OPERA -- Performs Mozart's "Don Giovanni" with swordfighting, murder, seduction, vengeance. 7:30 p.m. May 10-16. Matinee: 2 p.m. May 18. Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt lake City. $10-$65. www.arttix.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY W/YOUTH -- Play side-by-side with Utah Symphony Borodin's Overture to Prince Igor. 7 p.m. Tues. Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. $6-$17. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphony.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY -- Performs Brandenburg: Round 2. 8 p.m. May 15. Performs Beethoven Piano Concerto. 8 p.m. May 23-24. Performs trombone concerto, "When Larry Meets Joey." 8 p.m. May 30-31. Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. www.utahsymphony.org.

WASATCH WINDS -- Symphonic Band Concert highlights Sousa, Holst, Bernstein. 7:30 p.m. May 30. American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East, American Fork. $2-$3. 330-2186. www.wasatchwinds.org.

CLASSICAL VENUES

ABRAVANEL HALL -- 123 W. South Temple St., Salt Lake City. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphonyopera.org.

CATHEDRAL OF THE MADELEINE -- 331 E. South Temple St., Salt Lake City. (801) 994-4663. www.madeleinechoirschool.org.

DAVID GARDNER HALL -- University of Utah campus venue includes Libby Gardner Concert Hall and Dumke Recital Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. (801) 581-7100. www.arttix.com. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.

DE JONG CONCERT HALL -- BYU campus, Harris Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $10, $7 with BYU or student ID. 422-4322 or www.byu.edu/hfac. 422-7664. performances.byu.edu.

KINGSBURY HALL -- 1395 E. Presidents Cir., U of U campus, Salt Lake City.

MADSEN RECITAL HALL -- BYU campus, Harris Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free, unless otherwise noted. 422-7664 or www.byu.edu/hfac. Fri.: Deseret Chamber. May 9: Vocal recital.

PROVO TABERNACLE -- 100 S. University Ave., Provo. www.organ.byu.edu.

RAGAN THEATER -- UVSC campus, 800 W. University Pkwy., Orem., 7:30 p.m. $10 or $5 for UVSC students, faculty and staff. 863-8797.

TEMPLE SQUARE -- Events, 7:30 p.m. Salt Lake City. Age 8 and older. Free. (801) 240-3323. Free tickets: (801) 570-0080. Assembly Hall, unless noted. May 9: Intermountain Children Strings. May 10: Schubert Singers. May 16: Nebo Philharmonic Orchestra. May 17: Families Making Music. Also: Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals at Tabernacle: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. "Music and the Spoken Word," 9:30-10 a.m. Sundays. Organ recitals: noon Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday.

OPPORTUNITIES

BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION WORKSHOP -- www.instituteofamericanmusic.com. 345-2602.

"CELEBRATION!" -- Seeks young performers in free class previews at Cedar Hills studio for training and performing group from K-12. Sing, dance theater. 492-0010. 492-7524.

CHAUNTENETTE WOMEN'S CHORUS -- 785-5692.

CHORAL INSTITUTE -- Salt Lake Choral Artists presents opportunity to sing, study, rehearse and perform in two sessions (June, July) this summer. (801) 942-1434. www.saltlakechoralartists.org.

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MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS -- Utah resident musicians and performance artists make proposals for individual or group performances during monthly art exhibit openings. Utah Arts Alliance Gallery. (801) 651-3937.

NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA -- 422-2317.

PLEASANT GROVE ORCHESTRA -- 785-0479. 492-4336.

TIMPANOGOS FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA/CHORUS -- 756-0099. www.timpanogosorchestras.org.

AUDITIONS

AMERICAN FORK CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- Concert Choir and Beginning Choirs. No audition. Free. 763-3081.

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY -- 756-2330. www.americanforksymphony.org.

CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO -- 404-5400.

CHAUNTENETTE WOMEN'S CHORUS -- 785-3029.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- (801) 484-4227.

LEHI COMMUNITY BAND AND CHOIR -- 766-0912.

LEHI SILVER BAND -- 789-2941. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

MAPLETON CHORALE -- 489-0180.

NEBO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -- 787-5376.

ORCHESTRA/CHORUS OF SANDY CITY -- 440 E. 8680 South, Sandy. (801) 250-6602.

PHOENIX RISING -- This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

PAT PYMM VOICE/PERFORMANCE -- 492-9562. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

SALTAIRES SHOW CHORUS -- 607 E. Downington Ave., Salt Lake City. (801) 733-9292.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY -- (801) 250-9419. www.saltlakesymphony.org.

TIMPANOGOS CHORALE -- American Fork. 756-8359.

UTAH CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- 756-6450. 785-7416.

UTAH LYRIC OPERA SOCIETY -- 224-8342.

UTAH VALLEY CHILDREN CHOIR -- 798-8421.

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY YOUNG ARTIST -- Orem. www.utahvalleysymphony.org.

WASATCH CHORALE -- 489-7005. www.wasatchchorale.org.

WASATCH WINDS -- 330-2186. www.wasatchwinds.org.

YOUNG ARTISTS -- 374-9131. utahvalleysymphony.org.