POPULAR MUSIC
IN THE HOLE:
JACK JOHNSON -- Hawaiian-born musician performs world tour with "Sleep Through the Static" top recording. Friday. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. 6200 West, West Valley. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.
JAZZ AT THE GRAND -- Features Erin Bode Group. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Grand Theatre, 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City. $25. (801) 957-3322. www.the-grand.org.
KALAI -- Folk-acoustic singer; Josh Rosenthal opens for this Zambia fundraiser. 8 p.m. today. Social/Behavioral Science Bldg. Auditorium, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $10/door.
KALAI -- Hawaiian-born, Alaska-raised musician does CD release concert. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. $10-$12. 852-7007. www.coveycenter.org.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE -- Longest running song and dance revue in Broadway history with trip to 1950s. 7:30 p.m. now through April 26 on Mon., Thurs.-Sat. SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. $10-$12. 225-2569. www.scera.org.
COMING SOON:
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.
DIERKS BENTLEY -- Classic country musician with guests Bucky Covington and Lee Brice. April 26. E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr., West Valley. $27.50-$35. (801) 467-TIXX. www.smithstix.com.
DAVID CASSIDY -- Popular 1980s singer/guitarist. 8 p.m. May 9. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $24. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.org.
CELTIC WOMAN: A NEW JOURNEY -- Five Irish soloists perform contemporary and classical favorites plus some original compositions. 7:30 p.m. April 26-29. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $40.50-$60.50. (801) 581-7100. www.kingsburyhall.org.
CHARITY GALA WITH OSMONDS -- Merrill, Nathan and Jared Osmond perform; Heather Osmond, Mrs. Utah, hosts; also five-star dinner and silent auction. 6-9 p.m. May 5. Marriott Hotel, Provo. $100. Benefits Utah Valley Family Support and Treatment Center. 229-1181. http://innocentones.org.
CINCO DE MAYO -- Custom car show and concert with Pitbull, Baby Bash and more. 11 a.m. May 3. USANA Amphitheatre, West Valley. 1-800-888-TIXX.
COME TOGETHER -- A Tribute to the Beatles. May 8-10. Egyptian Theatre Co., 328 Main St., Park City. (435) 649-9371.
THE CURE -- 8 p.m. May 23. E Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr., West Valley. $64-$320. (801) 467-TIXX, 1-800-TIXX.
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.
KENNY LOGGINS -- Soulful singer-songwriter of soft rock. 8 p.m. April 30. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $49-$69. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.org.
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 Callat 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 -- With Joe Cocker. July 30. USANA Amphitheatre, 5151 S. Westridge Blvd. (6200 West), West Valley. Tickets on sale 11 a.m. Sat. $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.
OSMOND BROTHERS -- Performing worldwide for 50 years. 8 p.m. May 2. Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins. $24-$36. 1-800-746-9882. www.tuacahn.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.
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 -- Teen sensation 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.
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
APOLLO -- Offering group, private, team, Mom & Me, all ages dance lessons. 318-7471. 50 N. Church Street, American Fork.
ATCHAFALAYA NIGHT CLUB -- Monday: pool tourney; Wednesday: karaoke. 210 W. Center St., Provo. 373-9014.
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.: Verona Grove. Mon.: The Maine. April 25: Dollyrots. April 26: Music vs. Drunk Driving. April 28: Rooney. May 2: Trever Keith.
BIG EASY -- Jazz and blues concerts every Wednesday. No cover karaoke every Thursday. Los Angeles-based band Bootiequake plays every Friday; live bands every Saturday. 310 E. State St., Lehi. 766-1181.
BOOTHE BROS. THEATRE -- 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. 8-10:30 p.m. 798-7650.
BORDERS BOOKSTORE -- Free concerts every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., 4801 N. University Ave., Provo. 224-2720.
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.: Phenomenauts. Wed.: Chow Nasty. April 27: Gaslight Anthem. May 4: Harptallica.
CLUB EGO'S -- Private club for members and guests. 668 S. State St., Salt Lake City. (801) 521-5255. www.clubegos.com.
CLUB SOUND -- Local bands, homegrown music. 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 328-0255. www.clubtry-angles.com.
CLUB SUEDE -- 1612 Ute Blvd. Suite 200, Park City. (435) 658-COOL. www.suedepc.com.
CLUB VEGAS -- 445 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City. Tues.: Marc Rizzo. April 25: The Sword.
THE DEPOT -- Live music venue, restaurant and bar. 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-5522. www.depotslc.com. Fri.: Dr. John. Tues.: Dark Star Orchestra. April 26: No Quarter. May 2: Swell Season. May 3: Elbow with Air Traffic. May 27: Breeders. June 20: Rev. Horton Heat.
DV8 -- Live music venue and dance club. 115 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 539-8400.
EGO'S -- Live music. 668 S. State, Salt Lake City.
EMERSON-SMITH COLLEGE MUSEUM CONCERT SERIES -- Live music. 1450 E. 300 North, Provo. $6 at the door, $4 in advance. 375-2716.
FLIRTS -- Live music. 250 W. State St., Lehi.
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. Wed.: Ben Folds. May 1: The Used.
HARD ROCK CAFE -- Trolley Square, 505 S. 600 East, Salt Lake City. $5. 8:30 p.m. (801) 532-7625. www.hardrock.com.
IN THE VENUE -- Live music venue and dance club. 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 328-255. www.24tix.com. April 28: Leftover Crack.
JUNCTION -- All-ages live music venue. 4991 S. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City. (801) 688-2224.
KILBY COURT -- Offers two intimate live music venues. All ages. 741 S. 330 West, Salt Lake City. (801) 320-9887. www.kilbycourt.com. Showtimes range between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $5-$9.
LA CASA/FLIRTS -- Live music venue and nightclub. 250 W. State Road, Lehi. 768-9073. Thursday is karaoke night, $1-$3 cover. Weekend shows: $3-$5.
LIQUID JOE'S -- Private club for members featuring live music. 1249 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 467-5637.
MUSE MUSIC -- CD shop/cafe specializing in local rock music; also a performance venue. 151 N. University Ave., Provo. 377-MUSE, www.musemusiconline.com. Cover charge generally $5. 8 p.m. Open mic night every Tuesday. Today: Nic Fitzgerald. Fri.: Cass Scenic Railroad. Sat.: Quatele. Apr. 24: Shady Chapel. Apr. 25: Pablo. Apr. 26: Id.
OWL BAR -- Private club for members. Sundance Village. 801-225-4107. www.sundanceresort.com.
THE PALADIUM -- 615 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. (801) 521-4572. Sat.: Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers. $12-$15. May 6: Victor Wooten.
PORT O' CALL -- 400 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. (801) 521-0589. www.portocoall.com.
ROYAL PALACE -- Live music concerts every Friday at 8 p.m., with a pre-show at 7:30 p.m. 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. Sponsored by Spanish Fork Arts Council. 798-7650.
STUDIO 600 -- Non-smoking, non-drinking, dedicated to youth. 26 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 355-9860.
SUEDE -- Live music venue. 1612 Ute Blvd., Park City. (435) 658-2665.
SUGARHOUSE COFFEE -- Live music venue. 2102 S. 1100 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 466-7007. www.sugarhousecoffee.com.
SUN AND MOON CAFE -- 5195 Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City. (801) 585-8331. sunandmooncafe.com.
TONY'S CLUB -- 3165 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City. Battle of Bands. 376-9361.
URBAN LOUNGE -- Live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 746-0558.
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.: James Barlow. Sat.: St. Sebastians. Apr. 24: John Allred. Apr. 25: Amorette. Apr. 26: Mckay Stevens Project.
MISCELLANEOUS
BARBERSHOP CHORUS -- The Beehive Statesmen, Ignition and Chapter Quartets celebrate 60 years. 2 and 7 p.m. May 3, Taylorsville High School, 5225 S. Redwood Rd., Salt Lake City. $10-$15. (801) 913-2533. www.beehivestatesmen.org.
CHORAL CONCERT -- Westminster Chamber Singers perform music from North and South America in preparation for tour to China for 2008 Beijing Olympics. 8 p.m. Sat. Jones Conservatory, Westminster College, Salt Lake City. $3-$6. (801) 832-2457.
MADELEINE FEST -- Free. 331 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City. African-American Song, 8 p.m. April 20. Vavaldi, Verdi, Vaughan Williams, 8 p.m. April 27. Language of Mystical Love, 8 p.m. May 4. Trek Through Zion Canyon, 8 p.m. May 11. Award Dinner, 6 p.m., May 25, New Yorker. (801) 328-8941.
MAMA'S BOYS -- Old West Dinner Adventure with grand opening. May 2. Showtime Utah, 20 S. Main St., Pleasant Grove. http://showtimeutah.com.
NEBO PHILHARMONIC -- Performs "Cowboy Up!" themes including "On the Trail" and "Oklahoma." 730 p.m. May 9. Nephi City Center, 21 E. 100 North, Nephi.
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. May 8. Sugarhouse Barbecue Company, 2207 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. Free w/dinner. (801) 463-4800.
SHOWDOWN -- A night of mixed martial arts. 7 p.m. Fri. McKay Events Center, UVSC campus. 863-SHOW. www.smithstix.com.
SLOWTRAIN -- Celebrates "Record Store Day" as it links with stores across country. 1 p.m. Sat. Six local bands play. 221 E. Broadway, Salt Lake City. (801) 364-2611. www.recordstoreday.com.
STORMY MOUNTAIN BOYS -- Intermountain Acoustic Music Association celebrates Bluegrass Month. 7:30 p.m. May 2. South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City. $10. (801) 278-0332.
YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT -- Youth soloists accompanied by Pleasant Grove Orchestra. 7 p.m. April 25. Pleasant Grove High School, 200 S. 700 East, Pleasant Grove. Free.
CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS & OPERA
AMERICAN FORK SYMPHONY -- "Salute to Youth" and symphony performs Russlan and Ludmilla Overture by M.J. Glinka. 7:30 p.m. April 28. American Fork High School. $3. 756-2330.
LYRIC OPERA ENSEMBLE -- Playing "Candide," comic opera at its finest. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $10-$20. www.kingsburyhall.org.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY -- Performs Beethoven's Fifth. 7:30 p.m. Sat. Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah campus. $5-$8. (801) 581-7100. www.kingsburyhall.org.
UTAH BAROQUE ENSEMBLE -- Spring concert. 7:30 p.m. April 26. LDS church, 475 N. 700 East, Pleasant Grove. Choir of 40, directed by Martha Sargent, travels to Italy and Switzerland, June 16-21. 224-0900. kathehomer@gmail.com.
UTAH CHAMBER -- "A Tour Preview." 7:30 a.m. May 5. Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 E. Presidents Cir., University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $10-$15. (801) 572-2010.
UTAH SYMPHONY -- With Horacio Gutierrez presents Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1. 7 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $10-$48. (801) 355-ARTS.
UTAH SYMPHONY -- Presents Carmina Burana. 8 p.m. April 25-26. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $12-$48. 1-888-451-2787. www.utahsymphony.org.
UTAH SYMPHONY -- Performing with Tad Calcara and New Deal Swing. 8 p.m. May 2-3. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $20-$50. 1-888-451-2787. www.utahsymphony.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SINGERS -- A Cappella Choir and Utah Mater Chorale. 7:30 p.m. April 25; University of Utah Singers, 7:30 p.m. April 26. Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. $3-$7. www.kingsburyhall.org.
UTAH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY -- Featuring 250 musicians. 7 p.m. April 28. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. Free. 852-7007.
UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY -- Performs Spring Concert with Copland's "Appalachian Spring." 7:30 p.m. April 29-30, May 1. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. $5-$10. 852-7007.
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.
PROVO TABERNACLE -- 100 S. University Ave., Provo. www.organ.byu.edu. Tues. 7:30 p.m. University Chorale. Free.
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. April 23: Honors Recital of Utah Federation of Music Clubs. April 25-26: "Joseph Smith the Prophet," oratorio. Need tickets. Tabernacle. April 26: Teachers of Singing. 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.
COMMUNITY BAND -- millj704@alpine.k12.ut.us.
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. band@icreateit.com.
MAPLETON CHORALE -- 489-0180.
NEBO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA -- 787-5376.
ORCHESTRA/CHORUS OF SANDY CITY -- 440 E. 8680 South, Sandy. (801) 250-6602.
PHOENIX RISING -- mryan@choirworks.com.
PAT PYMM VOICE/PERFORMANCE -- 492-9562. starstruckpat@comcast.net.
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.
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