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NEW SHOWS

Brit Floyd: March 24; Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Ill.; tickets, www.livenation.com. On sale at 10 a.m. CST (11 a.m. Fort Wayne time) Saturday.

Shinedown: Also Adelitas Way and New Medicine; April 10; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $33.50 advance, $40 day of show; 1-800-745-3000. On sale at 10 a.m. today.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: April 12; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $95, $62, $35; 1-800-745-3000.

Daniel Tosh: April 17; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Sublime with Rome: Also The Dirty Heads; April 20; Assembly Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington; $44.50, $39.50, $25.50; www.ticketmaster.com. On sale at 10 a.m. today.

Madonna: Sept. 19; United Center, Chicago; tickets, www.ticketmaster.com. On sale Monday.

INDIANAPOLIS AREA

Dark Star Orchestra: Feb. 18; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $22 advance, $25 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Rockers and Rollers: Brian Johnson from AC/DC; canceled, was scheduled for Feb. 18; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Cody Simpson: Feb. 18; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; reserved, $22.50 advance, $25 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Steve Aoki and Datsik: Feb. 21; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; general admission, start at $25; 1-800-745-3000.

Van Halen: Also Kool & the Gang; Feb. 22; Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; $149.50, $79.50, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Dropkick Murphys: Also Frank Turner; Feb. 23; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $28.50 advance, $31 day of show, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

“Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour”: Feb. 24 and 25; Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; $250 to $50; 1-800-745-3000.

Allstar Weekend: Feb. 25; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $20 advance; 1-800-745-3000.

Peter Frampton: March 1; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $69.50, $49.50, $29.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Puscifer: March 4; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $39.50, $29.50, $19.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

The Kooks: March 5; Deluxe at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; 1-800-745-3000.

Lisa Lampanelli: Comedian; March 9; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; reserved, $35; 1-800-745-3000.

Chevelle: March 10; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $27.50 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Young Jeezy: March 12; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Whitechapel: March 14; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $17.50 advance, $20 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

The Fresh Beat Band: March 14; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25, $19.50, $10, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Ron White: March 15; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $56.75, $46.75; 1-800-745-3000.

The Black Keys: Also Arctic Monkeys; March 16; Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; $59.50, $45, $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Excision: March 18; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; general admission, $25 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

The Pink Floyd Experience: March 18; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $39.50, $29.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

“MythBusters: Behind the Myths”: Featuring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage; March 21; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $19.50; 1-800-745-3000.

“Human Nature – The Motown Show”: March 31; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; 1-800-745-3000. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. today.

The Devil Wears Prada: April 1; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; 1-800-745-3000.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: April 4; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $49.50, $39.50, $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

NeedToBreathe: April 12; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $21.50 advance, $25 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Lyric Opera of Indiana: April 15; Hardacre Ballroom, Paramount Theatre Centre, Anderson; 765-642-1234 or Andersonparamount.org.

Snow Patrol: April 22; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $28.50 advance, $32 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Gabriel Iglesias: April 21; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $42, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

David Sedaris: April 24; Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis; $55, $50, $40; 1-317-940-6444.

Slaughterhouse: April 26; Deluxe at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $15 advance, $20 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Yanni: April 30; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $79.50, $69.50, $59, $39.50, plus applicable fees; 1-800-745-3000.

Feist: April 30; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $32.50 advance, $38 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Rise Against: May 4; The Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis; $32.50 general admission, $35 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Weird Al Yankovic: May 6; Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; 1-800-745-3000.

St. Vincent: May 10; Deluxe at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $18.50 advanced, $20 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Erykah Badu, Eddie Griffin and Kym Whitley: May 11; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $57.50, $47.50, $37.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Tech N9ne: Also Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, Prozak, Stevie Stone and Mayday; June 3; Egyptian Room at Old National Centre, Indianapolis; $25 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Roger Waters: June 11; Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis; tickets, www.livenation.com.

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw: July 28; Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis; tickets, 1-800-745-3000.

CHICAGO AREA

Nick Carter: Also Midi Mafia and Guievere; Saturday; House of Blues, Chicago; tickets start at $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Nick Carter Greer: With Dude N Dem, Anti-Crew and King Louie; Thursday; House of Blues, Chicago; $12.50 advanced, $15 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Mute Math: Feb. 17; House of Blues, Chicago; tickets start at $28.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Guns N’ Roses: Feb. 19; House of Blues, Chicago; $125 advanced general admission, $130 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

In Flames: Also Trivium, Veil of Maya and Kyng; Feb. 21; House of Blues, Chicago; $27.50 advance, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Big Time Rush: Feb. 24; Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Ill.; $49.50, $39.50, $25; 1-800-745-3000.

Emilie Autumn: Feb. 25; House of Blues, Chicago; $20 advanced, $23 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Gabriel Iglesias: March 10; Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Ill.; $44; 1-800-745-3000.

The Lovehammers: March 10; House of Blues, Chicago; tickets start at $22.50; 1-800-982-2787.

Mindless Self Indulgence: March 15; House of Blues, Chicago; $25 advanced, $28 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Toots & The Maytals: March 16; House of Blues, Chicago; $27.50 advanced general admission, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

B.B. King: March 22 and 23; House of Blues, Chicago; $82.50 advance, $85 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Boyz II Men: March 25; House of Blues, Chicago; age restriction of 17 and older; tickets start at $39.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Seun Kuti: April 1; House of Blues, Chicago; age restriction of 17 and older; $25 advanced, $28 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Band of Skulls: Also We Are Augustines; April 3; House of Blues, Chicago; $18.50 advance, $20 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Say Anything: With Kevin Devine, Fake Problems and The Front Bottoms; April 4; House of Blues, Chicago; $17.50 advanced, $20 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Creed: April 13 and 14; Chicago Theatre, Chicago; $75, $45, $32.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Kaiser Chiefs: April 19; House of Blues, Chicago; $35 advance, $38 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Hot Chelle Rae: Also Electric Touch; April 21; House of Blues, Chicago; $15 advance, $18 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

The Barstool Blackout Party: April 28; House of Blues, Chicago; $25; 1-800-745-3000.

Rammstein: May 4; Allstate Arena, Chicago; $92.50, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Theory of a Deadman: Also Pop Evil: May 4; House of Blues, Chicago; $24 advanced general admission, $26 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute: May 11; House of Blues, Chicago; $27.50 advanced general admission, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Chris Botti: May 13; Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, Ill.; $65, $58.50, $48.50, $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Meshuggah: Also Baroness and Decapitated; May 15; House of Blues, Chicago; $27.50 advanced general admission, $30 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Nickelback: With Bush, Seether and My Darkets Days; May 30; Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Ill.; tickets start at $51.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Tech N9ne: Also Machine Gun Kelly, Krizz Kaliko, Mayday and Prozak; June 2; House of Blues, Chicago; $32.50 advanced general admission, $35 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Roger Waters: June 8; Wrigley Field, Chicago; $255, $130, $80, $40; www.livenation.com.

Brad Paisley: With Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Band Perry and Jerrod Niemann; June 9; Wrigley Field, Chicago; $89, $65, $35; 1-800-745-3000.

Neil Diamond: July 6; United Center, Chicago; $120, $85, $55; 1-800-745-3000.

“Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour”: July 20 and 21; United Center, Chicago; $250 to $50; 1-800-745-3000.

Coldplay: Aug. 7 and 8; United Center, Chicago; $110, $79.50, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.

DETROIT AREA

Van Halen: Also Kool & the Gang: Feb. 20; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $149.50, $79.50, $49.50, $29.50; 1-800-745-3000.

Lady Antebellum: Also Thompson Square; Feb. 25; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $49.75, $29.75 reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

“Lord of the Dance”: April 1; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $59.50 VIP, $39.50 reserved, $24.50 general admission; 1-800-745-3000.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: April 12; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; 1-800-745-3000.

“What’s Cooking Detroit”: Featuring Buddy Valastro of TLC’s “Cake Boss”; April 21; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $12 advance, $60, $22, $16 day of show; 1-800-745-3000.

Rammstein: May 6; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $88 general admission floor, $88, $68, $45 reserved; 1-800-745-3000.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: June 1; Joe Louis Arena, Detroit; for tickets, www.livenation.com.

Neil Diamond: July 3; DTE Energy Music Theatre, Detroit; $127.50, $85 pavilion, $29.50 lawn; 1-800-745-3000.

Coldplay: Aug. 1; Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.; $99.50, $79.50, $49.50; 1-800-745-3000.