POPULAR MUSIC

IN THE HOLE:

COLD CREEK -- Perform traditional/progressive bluegrass. 7 p.m. Sat. SCERA Center, 745 S. State St., Orem. $8-$10. (801) 225-ARTS. www.scera.org.

CLIFF EBERHARDT -- Features new album "500 Miles." 6 p.m.: potluck. 7 p.m.: concert. Fri. Shop Yoga Studio, 1167 Ave., Park City. $20. (435) 901-7664.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE -- Musicians, singers, dancers pay tribute to pop legend. 5, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. $10-$15. (435) 649-9371.

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.

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

JR RICHARDS -- Concert proceeds benefits Hannah Lausen. Guests: Melody w/Tyler Forsberg. 7 p.m. Mon. Ballroom, UVU campus, Orem. $10-$15. www.smithtix.

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

COMING SOON:

DAVID ARCHULETA -- Utah's own American Idol performs in his home state. 7 p.m. Nov. 24, 25. Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $28-$38. available 10 a.m. Fri. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.org.

ALEX BOYE -- Singer and friends perform. "Putting the Soul Back Into R&B." 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Covey Center, Provo. (801) 852-7007. www.coveycenter.org.

CHRISTMAS IN THE CANYON -- Holiday concert with Sam Payne, Jenny Frogley, Vocal Point. 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Tuacahn, Ivins. $15.50. (435) 652-3300. www.tuacahn.org.

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 5 BROWNS -- Two brothers. Three sisters. Five grand pianos. One unforgettable ivory-ticklin' extravaganza! This scintillating all-American fivesome are bringing sexy back -- to piano music! 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7. Tuacahn, Ivins. $15.50. (435) 652-3300. www.tuacahn.org.

"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.

DAVID LANZ -- New Age solo pianist performs Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Covey Center, Provo. $20-$25. www.coveycenter.org.

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.

PUSCIFER -- Nonconventional theatrical element with Maynard James Keenan. Nov. 17-18. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. $66-$82. (801) 355-ARTS. www.arttix.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.

RYAN SHUPE/PETER BREINHOLT -- Shupe brings his RubberBand; Breinholt his acoustic sound. Nov. 13. Tuacahn, Ivins. $15.50. (435) 652-3300. www.tuacahn.org.

VOCAL POINT -- BYU'S premiere a cappella ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Covey Center, Provo. $10-$12, (801) 852-7007. www.coveycenter.org.

VENUES AND CLUBS:

A. BEUFORD GIFFORD (ABG's) -- Weekly live music; private club. 190 W. Center St., Provo. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. (801) 373-1200.

ATCHAFALAYA NIGHT CLUB -- Monday: pool tourney; Wednesday: karaoke. 210 W. Center St., Provo. (801) 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.

BIG EASY -- 310 E. State St., Lehi. (801) 766-1181.

BOOTHE BROS. THEATRE -- 165 N. Main St., Spanish Fork. 8-10:30 p.m. Thurs.: Blues, classic country, classic rock or open mic. Fri./Sat. variety. (801) 798-7650.

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: Rusted Root. Oct. 29: Train. Nov. 6: They Might Be Giants. Nov. 7: Pinback. Nov. 15: The Black Crowes. Nov. 17: Wolfmother. Nov. 18: Keb Mo.

FLIRTS -- Private club. 250 W. State St., Lehi. (801) 768-9073.

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. Oct. 30: Shadows Fall. Nov. 11: The Sleeping. Nov. 21: GWAR.

IN THE VENUE -- Live music/dance club. 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. (801) 359-3219. www.inthevenue.com. Wed.: Mat Kearney. Oct. 30: The Sounds. Nov. 6: Regina Spektor. Nov. 11: Cage the Elephant. Nov. 12: Imogen Heap. Nov. 14: Mason Jennings. Nov. 20: Thrice, Dear Hunter. Nov. 27: Minus the Bear.

THE LOFT -- New non-alcoholic club. 177 W. Center St., Provo. (801) 472-1090. Ladies night: Wednesdays. Noches Latinas: Thursdays.

MURRAY THEATRE -- 4961 S. State St., Murray. (801) 654-6678. Mon.: Skeletonwitch. Nov. 5: School Boy Humor. Nov. 6: Flyleaf. Nov. 18: Friday Night Boys.

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: Tanner Williams. Fri.: Indecision. Sat.: Lanakila. Oct. 30: Matt Weidauer. Oct. 31: Halloween Bash w/Drew Danburry. Nov. 5: Blackhounds. Nov. 6: Victoria. Nov. 7: Steve Halliday. Nov. 9-14: Battle of Bands.

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: Vibrant Sound, Eric Baines. Fri.: Michael Miller. Sat.: Allred "Accoustic Storytellers," Eric Baines. Oct. 29: HardDrive to France. Oct. 30: Imagine Dragons. Oct. 31: Halloween Ball w/Neon Trees. Nov. 5: Trace Bundy. Nov. 7: Fictionist. Nov. 11: Hello Kavita. Nov. 13: Cory Mon. Nov. 14: Archers Apple.

MISCELLANEOUS

BACHAUER WINNER -- Aristo Sham, age 12, winner of Gina Bachauer Junior Piano Contest, plays with Orchestra at Temple Square. 7:30 p.m. Fri./Sat. Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City. Free tickets: www.lds.org/events.

BLUEGRASS -- Red Desert Ramblers perform. 6:30 p.m. today. Sugarhouse BBQ Co., 2207 S. 700 East, Salt Lake City. (801) 463-4800.

BYU HOMECOMING SPECTACULAR -- Showcases best performing groups. 7:30 p.m. today, Fri. Marriott Center, BYU campus. $7-$25. www.byutickets.com. www.homecoming.byu.edu.

BYU MEN'S/WOMEN'S CHORUS -- 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3. de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. $8-$11. www.byuarts.com.

CONTRA DANCE -- Live caller. 7:30 p.m. Sat. First Unitarian Church, 1300 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City.$5. sharoniama@aol.com.

COUGAR MARCHING BAND -- 225 musicians from all over U.S. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10. de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. www.byuarts.com.

DESERET CHAMBER SINGERS -- Fall concert. 7:30 p.m. Tues. Waterford School, 1480 E. 9400 South, Sandy. $6.

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

FOLK MUSIC ENSEMBLE -- Perform Cajun, bluegrass, country. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Madsen Recital Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. www.byuarts.com.

"FROM THE TOP" -- Jossalyn Jensen of Springville, performs "Rhapsody" with others; airs Nov. 28; 2 p.m. Nov. 29, Classical 89. (801) 581-7100. www.kingtix.com.

RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND -- Play folk, blues, ragtime, R&B. Tues. The Downstairs, 625 Main St., Park City. $10. www.smithtix.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. 25: David Higgs. Nov. 8: Frederic Champion.

RIOT ACT -- Performs Nov. 4, The Woodshed 60 E. 800 South, Salt Lake City.

UTAH BAROQUE ENSEMBLE -- Daron Bradford accompanies choir with Christmas selections/Gospel of John. 7 p.m. two dates/venues: Nov. 15, LDS Church, 810 E. 600 North, Orem. Nov. 22, LDS Church, 2400 N. 1060 East, Provo.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SINGERS -- 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. www.kingsburyhall.org.

UTAH PHILHARMONIA -- Performs Halloween Concert. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Sat. Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah campus, Salt Lake City. www.kingsburyhall.org.

VIVACE -- Features gifted young musicians. 7:30 p.m.. Mon. Covey Center, 425 W. Center St., Provo. Free.

UTAH VALLEY YOUTH SYMPHONY -- 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16. Covey Center, Provo. Free. www.coveycenter.org.

WASATCH CHORALE -- Performs "Evening of Joyous Music." Guests: UVU Chamber Choir. 7:30 p.m. today. Covey Center, Provo. $8-$10. (801) 852-7007. www.coveycenter.org.

YOUNG MUSICIANS -- BYU Young Musicians Academy has classes for children ages 20 months to 5 years. 22 sessions through April 10, 2010. $250. (801) 422-3011.

YOUTH CHOIRS

AMERICAN FORK CHILDREN'S CHOIR -- Beginning Choir, ages 6-8 rehearse 4-5 p.m. Mondays. Performances: Dec. 10-13, Christmas Concert w/Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Conference Center, Salt Lake City; also 3 p.m. Dec. 19, Joseph Smith Memorial Bldg., Salt Lake City. (801) 492-0183.

CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS & OPERA

MACBETH -- Utah Opera performs Verdi's haunting music. 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sun. Capitol Theatre, Salt Lake City. www.utahsymphonyopera.org.

MESSIAH SING-IN -- 100-voice chorus, 40-piece orchestra by Timpanogos Festival Orchestra Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Alpine Tabernacle, American Fork. www.tcostrings.com.

MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR -- Performs Christmas concert with Orchestra at Temple Square and guests: Natalie Cole, David McCullough. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12. Conference Center, Salt Lake City. Tickets: (801) 570-0080. www.lds.org/events.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY -- Features John Eckstein in concert from British Isles. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah camus. $5-$10. (801) 581-7100. www.kingtix.org.

SYMPHONIC POTPOURRI -- UVU Chamber Orchestra, BYU Symphony Orchestra collaborate. 7:30 p.m. Wed. Covey Center, Provo. $5-$7. www.coveycenter.org.

"THE TALES OF HOFFMANN" -- Classic 1881 opera by Jacques Offenbach. Sung in French, subtitles in English. 7 p.m. today through Sat. de Jong Concert Hall, BYU campus. $10-$17. (801) 422-4322. www.byuarts.com.

UTAH SYMPHONY -- Abravanel Hall, Salt Lake City. $16-$51. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphony.org. Performs Halloween High-Jinks, 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Performs Tchaikovsky's Pathetique, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 31. Performs Brahms, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, 7. Performs Bravo Broadway! 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 14.

UTAH SYMPHONY -- Performs all Brahms concert. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5. de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. $10-$17. www.byuarts.com.

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

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY -- Performs Family Christmas Concert with sing-along.. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 3. Covey Center, Provo. $10-$12. www.coveycenter.org.

WIND SUYMPHONY/SYMPHONIC BAND -- Perform evening of classics. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30. de Jong Concert Hall, HFAC, BYU campus. (801) 422-4322. www.byuarts.com.

CLASSICAL VENUES:

ABRAVANEL HALL -- 123 W. South Temple St., Salt Lake City. (801) 355-ARTS. www.utahsymphonyopera.org.

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.

MADSEN RECITAL HALL -- BYU campus, Harris Fine Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Free, unless otherwise noted. (801) 422-7664. byuarts.com. Today-Sat.: OcTUBAfest.

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. 23-24: Orchestra at Temple Square. Tabernacle. Oct. 30: Relief Society Music Festival.

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: 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 -- Singers wanted. Rehearsals begin Nov. 1. (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.