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NEW SHOWS

Trey Songz and Monica: Aug. 22; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre; $56.50, $46.50 reserved, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Hanson: Also Rooney and The Crawpuppies; Aug. 24; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre; $28, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Shooter Jennings and Hierophant: Oct. 7; The Vogue, Indianapolis; $20 advance, $18 day of show;1-800-745-3000.

Guster: Oct. 10; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre; $25.50 advance, $28.50 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com. On sale at 10 a.m. today.

INDIANAPOLIS AREA

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival: Korn, Rob Zombie; Saturday; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $55.50 pit, $55.50, $45.50 pavilion, $31 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Rihanna, Ke$ha: Tuesday; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $95, $65, $35 pavilion, $25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Maroon 5: Owl City; previously scheduled for Aug. 6 at Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; rescheduled to Sept. 1 at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre; $65, $35 reserved, $25 lawn, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Rascal Flatts and Kellie Pickler: Aug. 7; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato: Aug. 8; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $97.50 and $67.50 pavilion, $37.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Kiss: Aug. 9; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis; $70, $59, $45; 1-800-745-3000.

Phish: Aug. 12 and 13; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $50 reserved pavilion and lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Rick Springfield: Aug. 12; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Remembering Mitch Hedberg: Comedian: Aug. 12; The Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom, 1124 Meridian Plaza, Anderson; $12 advance, $15 day of show; 765-642-1234 or www.andersonparamount.org.

Drake: Aug. 13; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis; $45, $35, $25; 1-800-745-3000.

Keith Urban: Aug. 14; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Selena Gomez: Aug. 15; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; $17, $15; 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

John Mayer: The Avett Brothers; Aug. 15; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $63.50, $43.50 pavilion, $30 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Jeff Dunham: Aug. 18; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Paramore, Tegan and Sara: Aug. 19; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; $36, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Sugarland: Aug. 20; Hoosier Lottery Grandstand, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Gov’t Mule, Jackie Greene: Aug. 20; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; $39.50, reserved, $29.50 general admission lawn, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Crosby, Stills and Nash: Aug. 23; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; reserved seating, $76 advance, $80 day of show, general admission lawn, $39.50 advance, $45 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Hanson and Rooney: Aug. 24; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $28 advance, $30 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

The Black Crowes: Aug. 25; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Toby Keith and Trace Adkins: Aug. 28; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $74.50 pavilion, $35 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

American Idol Live Tour: Rescheduled from Sept. 4 to Aug. 31; Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; $70.70, $50.50, $40.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Train: Also Needtobreathe; Aug. 31; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; $45 reserved, $29.50 general admission lawn, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Kings of Leon: Sept. 3; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $56.50 pavilion, $36.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Buckcherry, Seether, Sublime, Rome, Papa Roach: Sept. 11; Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville; $48.50, $29.50 pavilion, $19.50 lawn, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Kathy Griffin: Sept. 12; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $65, $45, $35, $24.75; 1-800-745-3000.

Jackson Browne, David Lindley: Sept. 21; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; reserved seating, $76, general admission lawn, $33.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Mike Posner: Sept. 30; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25 advance, $30 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

The National: Also Owen Pallett: Oct. 2; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Kevin Skinner: Oct. 2; The Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom, 1124 Meridian Plaza, Anderson; $30, $20; 765-642-1234 or www.andersonparamount.org.

Thirty Seconds to Mars: Also Neon Trees and New Politics; Oct. 3; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25 advance, $28 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.

Louis C.K.: Oct. 7; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; reserved, $32.50 advance, $35 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Band of Horses: Oct. 17; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $22, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Oct. 21; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $87, $77, $67; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

The Script: Oct. 26; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $22 advance, $25 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Daniel Tosh: Comedian; Nov. 9; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $37, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Chelsea Handler, Brad Wollack: Nov. 13; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $79.50, $49.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Straight No Chaser: Two shows, Nov. 24; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $32.50, $27.50, $20, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

CHICAGO AREA

Colombian Music Festival: Featuring Carpacho Marin and Yankatino, Samuel del Real Trio and The Diana Mosquera Band; today; various locations in Chicago; www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/Colombian.

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival: Korn and Rob Zombie; today; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $53.50, $43.50, $25; 1-800-745-3000.

The Dan Band: Today; House of Blues, Chicago; $25, $20; 1-800-745-3000.

Van Warped Tour: Saturday; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $34.25 advance, $40 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Ted Nugent: Wednesday; House of Blues, Chicago; $45, $38; 1-800-745-3000.

Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato: Aug. 7; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $97.50, $67.50, $37.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Brooks & Dunn: Also Gary Allan and Tyler Dickerson; Aug. 8; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $73.75, $48.50, $28.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Shinedown, Chevelle, Sevendust, 10 Years: Aug. 11; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $35; 1-800-745-3000.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band: Aug. 14; Toyota Park, Bridgeview, Ill.; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

John Mayer, The Avett Brothers: Aug. 14; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

Creed: Aug. 15; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $20 reserved, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Ozzfest: Ozzy, Motley Crue, Rob Halford, Devildriver, Nonpoint; Aug. 17; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $150, $130, $99, $79, $55, $39.50; 1-800-745-3000.

My Morning Jacket: Aug. 17; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $46 general admission and reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Paramore, Tegan and Sara, New Found Glory, Kadawatha: Aug. 18; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; tickets, 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Zach Brown Band, Casey Driessen, The Wood Brothers: Aug. 19; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $44.50 general admission and reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Stone Temple Pilots: Also Cage the Elephant; Aug. 20; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $48; 1-800-745-3000.

STS9, Bassnectar, Big Gigantic: Aug. 20, House of Blues, Chicago, also Aug. 21, venue changed from Charter One Pavilion to Aragon Ballroom, Chicago; $75 general admission for both shows; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Scorpions: Also Michael Schenker; Aug. 21; Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Ill.; $75, $49.50, $35; 1-800-745-3000.

Aerosmith: Also Buckcherry; Aug. 22; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $200, $129.50, $89.50, $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Rush: Rescheduled from July 7 to Aug. 23; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; tickets will be honored at rescheduled date, 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Rihanna: Aug. 25; United Center, Chicago; $99.75, $69.75, $39.75, $19.75; 1-800-745-3000.

Nick Cannon: Canceled, was scheduled for Aug. 27; House of Blues, Chicago; $23, $18; 1-800-745-3000.

Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim, Raheem DeVaughn: Aug. 27; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $150.75, $89.75, $69.75, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler and Chris Young: Aug. 28; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $75.75, $55.75, $28.50; 1-800-745-3000.

American Idol Live Tour: Rescheduled from Aug. 30 to Aug. 28; United Center, Chicago; $76, $50.50, $40.50 reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Kiss: Sept. 3; First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Ill.; $125, $70.50, $40.50, $20.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Alice in Chains: Deftones, Mastadon; Sept. 16; Charter One Pavilion, Chicago; $45 general admission and reserved advance, $48 general admission and reserved day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz: Sept. 17 and 18; Wrigley Field, Chicago; sold out; 1-800-843-2827 or www.tickets.com.

Railroad Earth: Sept. 17; House of Blues, Chicago; $20.50 advance, $23 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Roger Waters “The Wall Tour”: Sept. 20, 21, 23 and 24; United Center, Chicago; $250 to $55; 1-800-745-3000.

Drake: Oct. 13 and 14; The Chicago Theatre, Chicago; $76, $50.50, $40.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Queensryche: Oct. 29; House of Blues, Chicago; $43, $37.99; 1-800-745-3000.

Shakira: Oct. 29; Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Ill.; $149.50, $99.50, $69.50, $39.50, $9.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Chris Botti: Nov. 13; The Chicago Theatre, Chicago; $65, $58.50, $48.50, $29.50 reserved, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

U2: Rescheduled from July 6 to July 5, 2011; Soldier Field, Chicago; ticket from July 6 concert will be honored; www.livenation.com.

DETROIT AREA

Kings of Leon: Saturday; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $56.50 pavilion, $36.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

The Dead Weather: Saturday; The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit; $29.50; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

The Beach Boys: Sunday; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $38.50 pavilion, $18 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Carrot Top: Tuesday; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $25 pavilion, $15 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Hippiefest: WAR, Jack Bruce of Cream, Rare Earth, Mitch Ryder, Badfinger; Wednesday; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $32.50 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Maroon 5, Owl City, V.V. Brown: Thursday; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $46.50 pavilion, $25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival: Korn, Rob Zombie; Aug. 6; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $59.50, $39.50 pavilion, $25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Sevendust, 10 Years: Aug. 7; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $42.50, $32.50 pavilion, $20 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

John Pinette: Comedian; Aug. 7; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $29.50 pavilion, $19.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant: Aug. 8; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $35 and $25 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Barenaked Ladies, Kris Allen, Angel Taylor: Aug. 10; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $48, $28 pavilion, $28 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Kenny G: Canceled, was scheduled for Aug. 11; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; refunds at point of purchase; 1-800-745-3000.

Kid Rock: Aug. 13, 14 and 15; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $55.50 pavilion, $33.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

The Daily Show and Friends: Featuring Rory Albanese, Rob Riggle, Adam Lowitt and Wyatt Cenac; Aug. 13; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $29.50, $19.50 pavilion; 1-800-745-3000.

The Black Keys: Aug. 14; The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit; $27.50; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Justin Bieber and Sean Kingston: Aug. 15; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $52.50, $42.50, $32.50, reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Paramore, Tegan and Sara: Aug. 15; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $39.50 general admission and pavilion, $29 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Zac Brown Band: Aug. 18; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $42 pavilion, $28 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Jim Gaffigan: Aug. 20; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $49.50, $29.50 pavilion, $19.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo: Aug. 20; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $45, $30 pavilion, $15 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

J. Geils Band: Aug. 21; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $75, $55, $45, $35, $25 pavilion, $25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Rihanna, Ke$ha: Aug. 22; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $97.25, $67.25, $37.25 pavilion, $27.25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

David Gray, Ray LaMontagne: Aug. 26; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $65 pavilion, $30 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

70’s Soul Jam: The Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Cuba Gooding Sr. of the Main Ingredient; Aug. 26; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $35.50 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com.

Blondie, Cheap Trick: Aug. 27; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $45, $25 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Laugh-A-Palooza: Kyle Dunnigan; Aug. 27; Meadow Brook Music Festival, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $19.50 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Toby Keith and Trace Adkins: Aug. 29; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $75.50 pavilion, $35.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Aerosmith: Also Sammy Hagar and The Wabos; Aug. 31; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $125, $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato: Sept. 1; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $99 pavilion, $39 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Eminem and Jay-Z: Sept. 2 and 3; Comerica Park, Detroit; $99.50, $79.50, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Heart: Sept. 3; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $42, $25 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Lady Gaga: Sept. 4; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $178, $88, $52.50 reserved, $88 general admission; 1-800-745-3000.

Ted Nugent: Sept. 5; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $45, $35 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Kiss: Sept. 11; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $78, $48 pavilion, $28 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Crosby, Stills & Nash: Sept. 12; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $76 and $46 pavilion, $21 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Alice in Chains: Deftones, Mastodon; Sept. 17; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 pavilion, $25 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Jackson Browne: Also David Lindley; Sept. 18; The Fox Theatre, Detroit; $59.50, $39.50, $25; 1-800-745-3000.

Nickelback, Three Days Grace, Buckcherry: Sept. 18; Joe Louis Arena, Detroit; $76.50, $56.50, $46.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Sugarland, Little Big Town, Randy Montana: Sept. 18; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $58.25, $44.25, $24.25 pavilion, $29.75 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day: Sept. 19; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $35, $25 pavilion, $10 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Drake: Also Clipse: Oct. 19; The Fox Theatre, Detroit; $62.75, $42.75, $32.75; 1-800-745-3000.

Roger Waters “The Wall Tour”: Oct. 24; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $102, $78, $58, reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Carrie Underwood: Nov. 29; The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $55.50, $45.50, $35.50 reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

TM: Availability through Ticketmaster outlets, including 1-800-745-3000 in Fort Wayne, Embassy Theatre, Piere’s, 5655 St. Joe Road,and Wooden Nickel record stores (except 3422 N. Anthony Blvd.) Ohio Ticketmaster number is 419-474-1333. Ticketmaster’s Web site is www.ticketmaster.com.