Music listings cover from May 8 through May 22

Pop/rock

Jim Brickman, May 10, 7:30 p.m., The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. $42-$75. 877-571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org.

Paula Cole, May 10, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Cafe, 22 Clinton St., Boston. A special acoustic show. 21+. $40. 617-424-7625 or www.rockonconcerts.com.

Panic! at the Disco, May 11, 7 p.m., The Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $30. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

The Cure - Rescheduled, May 12, 2008, 7:30 p.m., The Agganis Arena, Boston University, Boston. $40, $50, $65. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com. Kanye West: Glow in the dark tour - SHOWTIME CHANGE TO 6:30 p.m., May 15, 7 p.m., Teeter Center, Mansfield. $26, $36, $65, $85. Featuring Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and N.E.R.D. $26, $26, $65, $85. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Rap/hip-hop/R&B/reggae

The Black Keys, May 17, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. The Black Keys, produced by Danger Mouse take the work originally created for Ike Turner and make it their own as they tour in support of their new album. $25. 508-931-2000 or www.livenation.com.

Jazz/blues/gospel/showtunes

Sunday Night Jazz at Steve's Backstage Pass, every Sun., 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. 508-3-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.

Berklee at Bob's, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Bob's Southern Bistro, 604 Columbus at Mass. Ave., Boston. The A-List Berklee Faculty Band will play R&B, jazz, funk, pop and more. 617-536-6204 or www.bobssouthernbistro.com.

Blues in the Round, every Thursday with Ragtime Jack Radcliffe. 6-10 p.m. Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. $3/general. 508-824-4143 or thedessertclub@aol.com.

Friday Night Jazz at Intrigue Cafe with Johnny Souza and the Ray Santisi Trio, every Friday night, 7 p.m., Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston. For information or reservations call 617-439-7000.

Jazz at Sunset, begins June 13, every Fri., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Enjoy a jazz concert outside at the Ecotarium. $18/adv. $15/Ecotarium, WICN members. 508-929-2703 or www.ecotarium.org. Citizen Jane, May 9, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Formerly named the Dar Waters band. Music is a combination of blues R&B and rock. $5. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 9, 10 p.m., Bullpen, 1825 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. 508-995-8216.

Jean McKenna O'Donnell, May 9, 8 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. A 70-year-old vocalist who has performed throughout the area with the band The Deacons. McKenna will be joined by Mike Renzi on piano. $15. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Michael Franks, May 9-10, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $40/show, $85/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.

Chris Duarte, May 10, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. This modern day blues guitarist has been compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan. $17/8 p.m. show, $12/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert, May 10, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon St., Newton Centre. Featuring White HEat Orchestra, Phil Person leading, Rochelle Ellis, soprano and tap dancer Aaron Tolson. $20/adults, $15/seniors and students. www.brooklinechorus.org.

For Mother With Love - A Musical Mother's Day Brunch, May 11, 11:30 a.m. show starts at 1 p.m., Roseland Ballroom Dinner Theater and Cabaret, 174 Broadway, Taunton. Each mother will receive a corsage followed by a multi-course brunch of American and Asian inspired cuisine. $40. 508-828-9189 or roselandtheatricalproductions@gmail.com.

Mother's Day Jazz Brunch with the Dixie Diehards Jazz Band, May 11, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Taunton Holiday Inn, Myles Standish Blvd., Taunton. $6/show, $25/dinner and show. 508-823-0480.

Third Shift, May 11, 7-9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. A South Coast-based band that combines a number of genres. $6. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.

Hildy Grossman and Eryan Katsenelenbogen, May 13, Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $22/show, $67/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.

Taylor Eigsti Quartet featuring Julian Lage, May 14, 8 p.m.Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $20/show, $65/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.

The Dixie Diehards. May 15, 7-10 p.m., Ma Glockner's Restaurant, 151 Maple St., Bellingham. $10. 508-966-1085.

B.B. King 60th Anniversary Celebration, May 16, 8 p.m., The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. Celebrating 60 years with the acclaimed blues musician. $52-$77. 877-571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org.

The Black and White Band, May 16, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. A night of blues/rock. $5. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 16, 8:30 p.m., Cooky's, 1689 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket, R.I. 401-762-9900.

Harper, May 16, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Raised in Perth, Australia, this harmonica player is known for his vocals and fiery harmonica playing. $12/8 p.m. show, $10/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Keiko Matsui, May 16-17, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $28/show, $73/dinner and show. $28/show, $73/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.

The British Yankees, May 17, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. British rick band that does interpretations of American blues. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.

Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues, May 17, 8 and 10 p.m., Chan's, 267 Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. One of the forming members of the Monkees and the latest band he has formed. $17/8 p.m. show, $12/10 p.m. show, $20/both shows. 401-765-1900 or www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com.

Elm Street Jazz, May 18, 7-9 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. The band will be playing classic and contemporary jazz favorites. $10. 508-824-3436 or www.thedessertclub.com.

Lousiana Red and David Maxwell, May 21, 7:30 p.m., The Regattabar, The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge. $18. 617-661-5001 or www.regattabarjazz.com.

Glenn Miller Orchestra, May 22, 8 p.m., The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. $20-$35. 877-571-7469 or www.thehanovertheatre.org.

Greg Hodde's Blues Reign, May 22, 8 p.m., Outlaw BBQ, Rte. 1, Foxboro. 508-543-9111.

Steve Kuhn, May 22, 8 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club, Double Tree Guest Suites, Boston. $22/show, $67/dinner and show. 617-562-4111 or info@scullerjazzclub.com.

Folk/world/country

tGif Coffeehouse, every Fri. Night at 7:30 p.m., The Bethany Village Fellowship, 516 Newport Ave., South Attleboro. Live Contemporary Christian Music. 508-761-7698 or www.tgifcoffeehouse.com. Kirsten Locke, May 9; Lisa Boisclair and Trophies of Grace, May 16.

RISD Museum Music Fridays, every 2nd Fri., 5:30-8:20 p.m., RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Music Fridays will combine music and culture against the backdrop of the Main Gallery. 21+. $5/members, $8/non-members. 401-454-6793 or www.myspace.com/risdmuseum.

Geoff Muldaur, May 10, 8 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Pl., Pawtucket. The Killdevils open for this celebrated folk artist. $15. 401-921-5115 or www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com.

The Honky Tonk Roadhouse Revue, May 10, 7 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. The Honky Tonk Roadhouse revue will feature The Jethros, U.S. SAM, The Patmos Brothers Revival and Lonesome Steve & The Aching Hearts. Call for price. 508-824-3436 or www.stevesbackstagepass.com.

Ken Lyon and Tombstone "Unplugged," May 10, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. a special "unplugged" performance by Ken Lyon and Tombstone featuring original Tombstone members. $12/adv., $15/dos. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

Rhode Island Folk Festival, May 10, Peeptoad Coffeehouse, 81 Killingly Rd., Foster, R.I. With Jerimoth Hill, Blue around the Edges, including Paul Dube and guest caller Chriss Bischoff. Master of Ceremonies is Bob Hollis. Workshops from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Evening concerts, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15/workshsops, $15/concerts, $25/both.

John Haydon, May 14, 7:30 p.m., The Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Free. 21+. 617-547-0759 or info@lizardloungeclub.com.

David Francey with Craig Werth, May 15, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Canadian storyteller will be accompanied by guitarist Craig Werth. $12/adv., $14/dos. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

Corinne West and Her Posse, May 17, 8 p.m., Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, R.I. $20. 866-468-7619 or www.commonfencemusic.org.

German American Cultural Society Spring Concert, May 17, 2-11 p.m., The German Club, 78 Carter Ave., Pawtucket. From 2-5 p.m. New Jersey's "The Rheinische Sangerbund" will perform. Dinner of an eye round roast will be served from 5-7 p.m. with Ratskeller playing. The Vagabonds will play for the dance scheduled from 7-11 p.m. $22.50. 401-739-3927 or 401-732-7796 or 508-695-6906 or 401-723-3549.

The High Kings, May 17, 8 p.m., 18, 3 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, Boston. $37.50-$72.50. 508-931-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Matt and Shannon Heaton, May 17, 8 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Guitarist/singer Matt Heaton and Irish flute player/singer Shannon Heaton have been performing since 1992. 401-725-9272 or www.riverfolk.org.

Stone Soup Rent Party, May 17, 4 p.m., The Blackstone Club, 1005 Main St., Pawtucket. Performers include Joyce Katzberg, Kate Katzberg, and Bill Harley, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly and Corinne Wahlberg. $25. 401-921-5115 or www.stonesoupcoffeehouse.com.

John Haydon, May 21, 10 p.m., Plough and Stars, 912 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 21+. 617-567-0032 or www.ploughandstars.com.

Opera/cabaret

Forever Broadway, May 10, 6, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 7 p.m., May 11, 1 p.m., The Paris Cabaret, 49 Monk St., Stoughton. Featuring music from "Phantom of the Opera,""Les Miserables" and "Baby." $10. 781-297-7469 or www.starlineroom.com.

Die Fledermaus, May 16, 8 p.m., May 18, 3 p.m., The Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. A suspenseful situational comedy of friendly revenge. $20, $35, $60. 401-331-6060 or www.arttixri.com.

Classical

Chaminade Music Club, Sun. afternoons, 2:30 p.m., Florence Hayward Sweet Clubhouse, Peck & Bank Streets, Attleboro. Free, but donations are accepted. 508-222-5762.

Spring 2008 Wonders of Wurlitzer Concerts, through June 4, Noon-1 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Len Beyersdorfer, May 12; Jim and Linda Duncan, May 19; Alden Mitchell, May 28; Robert Legon and Silent Film, June 4. All concerts are free. Patrons are welcome to bring a bag lunch, complimentary beverages provided. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.com.

Livearts Concert, May 11, 3:30 p.m., Meetinghouse, First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut, Franklin. Featuring bass-baritone Ed Milham and pianist Jane Viemeister. Concert features arias from "The Marriage of Figaro" with music from Mozart and Schumann. $10/adults, $5/kids and seniors. 508-533-2599 or www.fusf.org/livearts.

Vaughn Williams, May 11, 3 p.m., Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. With guest soloist Andrew Garland, baritone. The program is titled "In Windsor Forest." $20, $30, $42. 781-235-6210 or www.masterworkschorale.org.

Andre Watts, May 13, 7 p.m., VMA, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. The world famous pianist joins Larry Rachleff for a program that includes Glinka's Overture to "Russlan and Ludmilla," Elgar's Enigma Variations and Beethoven's monumental Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5 in E-flat major, op.73 "Emperor." $50-$250. 401-248-7090 or www.ri-phil.org.

Opus 10, May 17, 8 p.m., Goethe-Instuit Boston, 170 Beacon St., Boston. Music by Ernst von Dohnanyi, Richard Strauss, Carl Nielsen, Kevin Puts, Robert Schumann. $18, $28, $38. 617-427-8200 or www.chameleonarts.org.

Christ Congregational Church 10th Anniversary Concert, May 18, 2:30 p.m., Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton. Concert to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Philip Jones as organist and music director. 508-586-3022.

Oure Pleasure Singers, May 18, 4 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Attleboro. Under the direction of Tim Harbold, the group will sing pieces ranging from handel to Vaughn Williams and some of their own composers. $10/suggested donation.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra, May 18, 7:30 p.m., Sapinsley Hall, Rhode Island College, Providence. $15/adults, $5/students and seniors. 401-248-7012 or www.riphil.org.

Auditions/rehearsals

Harmony Heritage, open rehearsals every Tuesday, 7:15 to 9:45 p.m., St. Paul's Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. For information, Loretta, 508-252-6071 or lmlapierre@yahoo.com.

Coastline Show Chorus, open auditions every Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., Route 123, Attleboro. A cappella group of 100-plus women. 781-983-2171 or www.coastlineshowchorus.org.

Festival Youth Chorus, rehearsals every Wed., 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., First Congregational Stone Church, 785 South Main St., Raynham. Children 8-15. 508-946-2624 or smfc2@verizon.net.

A Classic Sound, open rehearsals every first, third, fifth Thursday of month, Fellowship Hall, Foundry St., Easton. All women Barbershop chorus. 508-586-1270 or 508-261-6120.

Great Woods Chamber Orchestra, every Mon., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Room 222, Watson Fine Arts Building, Wheaton College, 26 East Main St., Norton. Ages 14 to adult may enter the orchestra, there are no auditions and advanced players are welcome according to section needs. 508-339-3589 or chamberorchestra@wheatonma.edu.

Liberty Belle Chorus, every Mon., 7 p.m., St. Camillus Church Hall, 1175 Concord Turnpike, Arlington. A cappella singing and performing Broadway show tunes and popular music. 617-735-9254 or libertybellechorus.org.

The Providence Singers, May 12, 20, 27, June 17, by appointment. Experienced choral singers in all voice parts are welcome. Bass II and other male voices are in demand. Audition includes a prepared solo, vocalization, ear training, and sight reading. To learn more or schedule an audition, call 401-751-5700 or email operations@providencesingers.org or www.providencesingers.org

RI Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, May 12, 15, 17-19, Nathanael Greene Middle School, Providence. Auditions held by appointment. Applications can be found online. Children will audition for the Symphony Orchestra, Repertory Orchestra, String Orchestra, Intermediate String Ensemble and String Ensemble. 401-248-7038 or www.riphil.org.

Coastline Show Chorus Guest Night, May 14, 7-9:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 304 Highland Ave., Rte. 123, Attleboro. The Coastline SHow Chorus is looking for singers. During the night you will learna song, receive audition information and hear this all female a cappella chorus perform. Refreshments served. 401-437-6043 or www.coastlineshowchorus.org.

RI Philharmonic Youth Jazz Ensembles, May 17 and other dates, Nathanael Greene Middle School, Providence. Auditions held by appointment. Auditions for RIPYJazz Big Band, Paul Murphy Touring Ensemble and Jazz Combos. Applications can be found online. 401-248-7038 or www.riphil.org.