POPULAR MUSIC

IN THE HOLE:

BRAND NEW -- Performs with Manchester Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. today. Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City. (801) 534-4777.

LYLE LOVETT/JOHN HIATT -- Lovett is one of country's most reveled stars. Sat. Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City. www.kingsburyhall.org.

SNOW PATROL -- Alternative rock band based in Glasgow. 7 p.m. Sat. McKay Events Center, UVU campus, Orem. $25-$30. www.smithstix.com.

COMING SOON:

COLD CREEK -- Perform traditional/progressive bluegrass. Oct. 24. SCERA Center, Orem. (801) 225-ARTS.

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL -- American emo/acoustic band. Also appearing: NewFound Glory, Never Shout Never, Meg and Dia. Nov. 11. McKay Events Center, UVU, Orem. $20-$37. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.

"THE FORGOTTEN CAROLS" -- Starring Michael McLean in his Christmas show. Two venues: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, McKay Events Center, Orem. $14-$23. www.mckayeventscenter.com. Dec. 5, 7-12, 14, Cottonwood High School, 5715 S. 1300 East, Murray.

DAVID GRAY -- English singer/songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $39. www.kingsburyhall.org.

BILLY JOEL/ELTON JOHN -- Two superstars perform Face 2 Face tour. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. EnergySolutions, Salt Lake City. $55-$181. (801) 325-SEAT. www.ticketmaster.com.

KING'S SINGERS -- 2009 Grammy Award winning a cappella group. Perform with BYU Singers, BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, Concert Choir. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 29. de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus. $12-$37. (801) 422-9348. www.kingssingers.com.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER -- Known for modern recordings of Christmas music. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 19. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $50-$75. Tickets available in fall. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.org.

JOAN OSBORNE, HOLMES BROS., PAUL THORN -- Blues-based music. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Eccles Center, 1750 Kearns Blvd., Park City. (435) 655-3114. www.ecclescenter.org.

COLLIN RAYE -- Staple of country music scene for 20 years. Nov. 2-7. Desert Star Dinner Theatre, 4861 S.State St., Murray. (801) 266-2600. www.desertstar.biz.

SMITH BROTHERS DIRT BAND -- Blend of bluegrass, country, jug band. 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Casino Star Theatre, Gunnison. $5-$12. (435) 979-02798.

STAR WARS -- Multi-media event in concert. Oct. 16. EnergySolutions Arena, Salt Lake City. (801) 325-SEAT. www.ticketmaster.com.

VENUES AND CLUBS:

CLUB SOUND -- 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 328-0255. Wed.: Strike Anywhere. Oct. 17: Hit the Lights.

CLUB VEGAS -- 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City. www.clubvegas.org. Oct. 31: Genitorturers.

THE DEPOT -- Live music venue, restaurant and bar. 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-5522. www.depotslc.com. Today: Stephen Lynch. Sat.: Old Crow Medicine Show. Oct. 14-15: Dark Star Orchestra. Oct. 22: Rusted Root. Oct. 29: Train. Nov. 7: Pinback. Nov. 15: The Black Crowes.

GREAT SALTAIR -- Live music. 12408 W. Saltair Dr., Magna. (801) 250-6205. www.myspace.com/thegreatsaltair. Most shows 8 p.m. $15-$20. www.ktix.net, www.smithstix.com. www.thesaltair.com. Today: Insane Clown Posse, $33. Sat.: The Used. Oct. 30: Shadows Fall. Nov. 21: GWAR.

IN THE VENUE -- Live music/dance club. 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 359-3219. www.inthevenue.com. Fri.: Colbie Caillat. Oct. 17: Ingrid Michaelson. Oct. 19: Say Anything. Oct. 28: Mat Kearney. Oct. 30: The Sounds. Nov. 6: Regina Spektor. Nov. 14: Mason Jennings. Nov. 20: Thrice. Nov. 27: Minus the Bear.

MURRAY THEATRE -- 4961 S. State St., Murray. (801) 654-6678. Fri.: Dethklok. Wed.: Lotus. Oct. 19: Skeletonwitch.

MUSE MUSIC -- CD shop/cafe specializing in local rock music; also a performance venue. 151 N. University Ave., Provo. (801) 377-MUSE, www.musemusiconline.com. Cover charge generally $5. 8 p.m. Open mic night every Tuesday. Today: Liam Williams.

SALT PALACE -- 100 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 534-4777. www.saltpalace.com. Fri.: Brand New w/Manchester Orchestra. $25-$28.

THE STATE ROOM -- Live music theatre. 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 671-1857. www.thestateroomslc.com. Mon.: Aimee Mann.

VELOUR -- 135 N. University Ave., Provo. www.velourlive.com. (801) 818-BAND. Open mic acoustic night on Tuesdays. $6. Most shows begin 8 p.m. Today: Burning Olympus. Fri.: Hello Helicopter. Sat.: Chump Reunion Show.

MISCELLANEOUS

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY -- "Pumpkins, Goblins and Broomsticks" theme. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East, American Fork. $3. psteele123@yahoo.com.

BYU HOMECOMING SPECTACULAR -- Showcases best performing groups. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22-23. Marriott Center, BYU campus. $14-$25.

"DIRT BAND" -- Alternative country music. 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Casino Star Theatre, 78 S. Main St., Gunnison. $5-$12. (435) 979-2798.

JAZZ AT THE LIBRARY-- BYU's Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band showcases tunes from Mississippi River. 7 p.m. today. Orem Public Library, Orem. Free.

MARCHING BAND -- High school marching band competition. 3:55-10 p.m. Tues. LaVell Edwards Stadium, BYU campus. $5. 1-800-322-BYU1. www.byutickets.com.

MUSIC FEST -- Art City Art Fest hosts Songwriter's Festival to collaborate, perform. 7 p.m. Sat. Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. Free. www.artcitymusicfest.com.

NEBO PHILHARMONIC -- Plays "I Heard It at the Movies," theme. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6. American Leadership Academy, 1172 Del Monte Rd., Spanish Fork. $3-$5.

ORGAN FEST -- Eccles Organ Festival, Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. 8 p.m. (801) 328-8941. Free. Oct. 11: Carole Terry. Oct. 25: David Higgs. Nov. 8: Frederic Champion.

UMTA -- Juliet Preston presents "Don't Play It Again, Sam" at Utah Music Teachers, Nebo Chapter. 10 a.m. Wed., Boothe Brothers Music, 135 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. (801) 489-8222.

WASATCH WINDS -- Symphonic Band presents "A Salute to John Williams." 7:30 p.m. Mon. American Fork High School, 510 N. 600 East, American Fork. $2-$3. (801) 330-2186.

CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS & OPERA

CONCERT SERIES -- Mirian Conti begins Gina Bachauer Piano series, 7:30 p.m. Wed. Wagner Center, Salt Lake City. $10-$15. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.org.

MACBETH -- Utah Opera performs Verdi's haunting music. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 19, 21, 23; 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. www.utahsymphonyopera.org.

"THE TALES OF HOFFMAN" -- Classic 1881 opera by Jacques Offenbach. Sung in French, subtitles in English. 7 p.m. Oct. 17-24. de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus. www.byuarts.com.

UTAH CHAMBER -- Utah Chamber Artists & Friends with "Triptych." 7:30 p.m. Mon. Gardner Concert Hall, Salt Lake City. $10-$15. (801) 572-2010. www.utahchamberartists.org.

UTAH PREMIERE BRASS -- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Covey Center, Provo. $8-$10. www.coveycenter.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY -- Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $16-$51. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphony.org. Performs Brahms Symphony No. 2., 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 10. Performs Halloween High-Jinks, 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Performs Tchaikovsky's Pathetique, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 31.

UTAH SYMPHONY/OPERA -- Presents "Shakespeare in Music" festival. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 19, 21, 23, 25. Matinee: 2 p.m. Oct. 25. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Gardner Hall, University of Utah. Free.

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY -- Performs Strauss and Ravel. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. $10-$12, (801) 852-7007.

WESTMINSTER CHAMBER -- Singers showcase classic songs. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Eccles Jones Conservatory, Westminster College, Salt Lake City. $5-$8. www.ezticketllive.com.

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. 8 p.m.

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. $11, $8 with BYU or student ID. (801) 422-4322. (801) 422-7664. byuarts.com.

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

MADSEN RECITAL HALL -- BYU campus, Harris Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free, unless otherwise noted. (801) 422-7664. byuarts.com. Oct. 15: Jazz Legacy Dixieland Band. Oct. 16: Woodwind Recital. Oct. 17: Orpheus Winds, $6. Oct. 21-24: OcTUBAfest.

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

RAGAN THEATER -- UVU campus, 800 W. University Pkwy., Orem., 7:30 p.m. $10 or $5 for UVU students, faculty and staff. (801) 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. Also: Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals at Tabernacle: 8 p.m. Thursdays. "Music and the Spoken Word," 9:30-10 a.m. Sundays. Organ recitals: noon, 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday at Tabernacle. Oct. 9: American Piano Quartet. Oct. 10: Utah All-State Choir. Tabernacle. Oct. 16: Orchestra of Sandy.

OPPORTUNITIES

"CELEBRATION!" -- K-12. Sing, dance, theater. (801) 492-0010. (801) 492-7524.

AUDITIONS

AMERICAN FORK CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- (801) 763-3081.

AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY -- American Fork Junior High School, 1120 N. 20 West, American Fork. Concerts: Oct. 20, Dec. 10, Feb. 22, April 13. (801) 756-2330. www.americanforksymphony.org.

GINA BACHAUER INTNATL PIANO -- www.bachauer.com.

CENTER STAGE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO -- (801) 404-5400.

CHAUNTENETTE WOMEN'S CHORUS -- (801) 225-8820.

CHORALAIS -- Women's group sings Christmas/Easter concerts. Practice weekly. All levels welcome. (801) 465-1530. www.choralais.blogspot.com.

RUTH ELLIS VOCAL ACADEMY -- (801) 636-6355.

ENCORE! YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA -- (801) 423-1976.

GRAND THEATRE -- 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 957-3327.

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

LEHI COMMUNITY BAND AND CHOIR -- (801) 766-0912.

LEHI SILVER BAND -- (801) 789-2941. band@icreateit.com.

MAPLETON CHORALE -- (801) 489-0180.

NEBO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -- (801) 787-5376.

NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRA -- (801) 422-2317.

ORCHESTRA/CHORUS OF SANDY CITY -- (801) 250-6602.

PHOENIX RISING -- mryan@choirworks.com.

PLEASANT GROVE ORCHESTRA -- (801) 785-0479. 801-642-4757.

PAT PYMM VOICE/PERFORMANCE -- (801) 492-9562. starstruckpat@comcast.net.

SALTAIRES SHOW CHORUS -- (801) 733-9292.

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

TIMPANOGOS CHORALE -- (801) 763-8352. www.timpanogoschorale.org.

TIMPANOGOS FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA/CHORUS -- (801) 756-0099. www.timpanogosorchestras.org.

UTAH CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- (801) 756-6450. 801-785-7416.

UTAH LYRIC OPERA SOCIETY -- (801) 224-8342.

UTAH VALLEY CHILDREN CHOIR -- (801) 798-8421.

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY -- (801) 794-2961. www.utahvalleysymphony.org.

WASATCH CHORALE -- (801) 489-7005. www.wasatchchorale.org.

WASATCH WINDS -- (801) 330-2186. www.wasatchwinds.org.

WESTMINSTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA -- Looking for community members. Rehearses 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays. Jones Conseratory. (801) 832-2345. kbond@westminstercollege.edu.

YOUNG ARTISTS -- (801) 374-9131. utahvalleysymphony.org.