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BEST BET: Wander through the charming streets of historic downtown Bethlehem this weekend and you’ll find yourself encountering a different style of music on each street corner as Musikfest, the Nation’s largest non-gated music festival, winds up its final three days. With 15 stages – excuse me, they’re called “platzes” at this fest – this huge serving of musical acts embraces everything from Celtic to reggae, jazz to blues, rock to classical and everything in between. Take in a ticketed concert (Sheryl Crow, Daughtry and Boston are on for this weekend) or sample the many free concerts including the Large Flowerheads, the Abram Brothers, Diego’s Umbrella, Hickory Brass, Gangstagrass, the Prodigals, Burning Bridget Cleary, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Sarah King & the Smoke Rings, Hot Club Philly, the Almighty Terribles and many more. The fest runs noon to 11 p.m. each day, and there’s plenty of information to sift through at musikfest.org.

THIS WEEK: AUG. 10 to 16, 2012

The Peach Music Festival, the first annual three-day, multiple-stage event with the Allman Brothers, Zac Brown Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, O.A.R., Railroad Earth, Warren Haynes Band, the Wailers, Dark Star Orchestra, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Blackberry Smoke and more. Toyota Pavilion and Sno Mountain Ski Area & Waterpark, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Today through Sunday. Tickets at livenation.com or 800-745-3000.

Living Stones, the Christian-music quartet. Ekklesia Coffeehouse, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Tonight with food menu at 6, concert at 7 and open mic at 9. 717-503-7363.

Mike Lewis, the national recording artist in concert with opener Lee Ann Lemperle. New Life Community Church, 570 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. 7 to 9 tonight. Free. 301-7081.

Suzanne Vega, the sultry singer-songwriter. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 tonight. $30. 325-0249.

Arts Alive, a classical-guitar concert by Jay Steveskey accompanied by Jason Smeltzer on the theremin performing a musical progression from Renaissance to Romanticism along with modern Brazilian works. Watres Lodge, Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. 5 p.m. Saturday followed by an optional dinner. Reservations: 689-9494.

Mary Wilson of the Supremes, one of the founding members of the popular Motown trio. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. 6 p.m. Saturday. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair. $22, $11 students. 253-1185.

Music in the Woods, songs of the river and the working man by Don Shappelle. Campground Amphitheater, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 7 p.m. Saturday. 696-9105.

Kenny Vance & the Planotones, doo wop harmonies of the 1950s and ’60s. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Saturday. $45, $35. 420-2808.

Cosy Sheridan, the folksy singer/guitarist. RiverFolk Concerts, The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. Saturday with a songwriting workshop at 3 p.m. ($30) and concert at 8 p.m. ($15 advance, $18 at the door). 845-252-6783.

Summer Concerts in the Park, with the Fran Burne Quintet. Nay Aug Park Bandstand, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 2 p.m. Sunday. 348-4186.

Coming Home, a concert by opera singer Mark Kratz, a Plymouth native now living in northern California. Included: Neapolitan love songs and Broadway hits from “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Secret Garden,” “Kismet” and “West Side Story.” Accompanied by pianist Thomas Hrynkiw. First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. 270-2186.

Gathering of Singer-Songwriters, the 11th annual concert with regional singer-songwriters Kris Kehr, Jason O, Tom Flannery and Lorne Clarke. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 996-1500.

Summer Concerts at the Pavilion, with the Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. 675-4465.

The Fabulous Judy Jaymes Show, up-tempo tunes and sultry ballads by the singer, accompanied by Frank Santoro on keyboards. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursday with lunch at noon followed by the concert. $31. Reservations: 226-6207.

Party on the Patio, with November Rain paying tribute to the music of Guns N’ Roses. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. 888-946-4672.

Kingdom Come, the Christian-music quintet. Ekklesia Coffeehouse, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman. Aug. 17 with food menu at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. and open mic at 9 p.m. Free. 717-503-7363.

Collin Raye, the platinum-selling country crooner (“Love, Me”) in an “Under the Stars” concert at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. Aug. 17 with gates at 7 p.m. and concert at 9 p.m. $30, $20. 866-468-7619.

Comedy Night, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association with standup comedians Emily Galati, Brian Scolaro and Yury. Wisecrackers Comedy Club, Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow Ave., Scranton. Aug. 17 with doors at 8 p.m. and show at 9 p.m. $15. 822-6919, ext. 104.

Cowboy Junkies, country, blues and folk. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17. $32. 325-0249.

The Intelligent Design, the Christian-music group from Selinsgrove. Wyoming Valley Rescue Mission, 290 Parkview Circle, Wilkes-Barre. 5 p.m. Aug. 18. 899-2264.

Elysian Camerata, the chamber-music ensemble. Wildflower Music Festival, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Elizabeth Street, off Route 6, White Mills. 6 p.m. Aug. 18. Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair. $22, $11 students. 253-1185.

William Doney, the national Christian recording artist. Two Marys Coffeehouse, Salvation Army, 17 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18. 301-3231.

New Visions Concert, with local bands A Fire with Friends, Blinded Passenger and To Hell with This along with Philadelphia recording artist Leiana. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Aug. 18 with doors at 7:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. $7. 878-3970.

Poconos Got Talent, an “American Idol”-style competition with musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, jugglers and more vying for a top prize of $500. Bushkill Inn and Conference Center. Aug. 18. Contestant entry fee $15. Deadline for entrants: Aug. 10. Details at mountlaurelpac.com.

Jeffrey Gaines, the distinctive-voiced singer-songwriter. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 18. $20. 325-0249.

An Evening with Vince Gill, the country-music artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Aug. 18. $54, $49. 866-605-7325.

Grand Funk Railroad, the veteran hard-rock band (“Feelin’ Alright”) in an outdoor “Under the Stars” concert at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 9 p.m. Aug. 18. $40, $25. 866-468-7619.

Summer Concerts in the Park, with the Mark Montella Quartet. Nay Aug Park Bandstand, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 2 p.m. Aug. 19. 348-4186.

Rock and Blues Fest, with Johnny and Edgar Winter, Mountain’s Leslie West, Rick Derringer and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds. Mount Laurel Performing Arts Center, 1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment. Aug. 19 with gates at 5 p.m., an Outdoor Lawn Party with music and barbecue at 6 p.m. and headliners at 8:15 p.m. $75.50 (VIP), $57.50, $45.50. 588-2522 or mountlaurelpac.com.

Summer Concerts at the Pavilion, choral music with the Orpheus Choral Society. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Free. 675-4465.

Celebrate America, an evening of old-time, flag-waving music to commemorate the 100th anniversary of a concert by John Philip Sousa at the Delaware Water Gap. With more than 100 regional musicians, including the Trinity Centennial Band performing patriotic classics by the “March King.” In front of the Castle Inn, 49 Waring Drive, Delaware Water Gap. Aug. 20 with gates at 5 p.m. and concert at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. $2. 424-1266.

Party on the Patio, with Stayin Alive paying tribute to the music of the Bee Gees. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 7 p.m. Aug. 23. Free. 888-946-4672.

LeeAnn Lemperle, the Bloomsburg Christian singer with young Dallas singer Matt Evans. Ekklesia Coffeehouse, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Aug. 24 with food menu at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. and open mic at 8:20 p.m. 717-503-7363.

Ed Pall, the singer-songwriter from Shavertown. Voice of Hope Christian Coffeehouse, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 231 E. State St., Nanticoke. 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24. Broadcast live on WVHO (94.5 FM). 735-1760.

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers, the two classic pop-rock legends performing their chart-topping and award-winning hits at the Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24. $108, $98, $76, $29. 800-745-3000.

Michael Kaeshammer Trio, performing New Orleans sounds along with high-energy boogie-fueled numbers. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24. $18. 325-0249.

Sue Yurkanin, the Christian-music singer-songwriter. The Main Bean Christian Coffeehouse, 161 Main St., Luzerne. 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25. Free. 899-2264

Summer Concerts in the Park, with Jim Buckley & Friends. Nay Aug Park Bandstand, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 2 p.m. Aug. 26. 348-4186.

John Lenahan, the British comedian, magician and author in a benefit performance for the White Haven Area Community Library and Visitors Center. St. Patrick Parish Hall, 506 Elmira St., White Haven. 7 p.m. Aug. 26. $20 advance, $25 at the door. 443-8723.

Summer Concerts at the Pavilion, with the Irem String Band. Irem Temple Country Club, 397 Country Club Road, Dallas. 7 p.m. Aug. 26. 675-4465.

Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, the third annual rock party with three stages of bands, including Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Adelita’s Way, POD, Deuce, Fozzy, Redlight King, Mindset and many more. Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 1 p.m. Aug. 28. $60.50, $45.50, $35.50, $31.50. Tickets at livenation.com.

J. Geils Band, the original bluesy 1970s rock band with frontman Peter Wolf (“Love Stinks,” “Centerfold”). With British band The Fixx. Great Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 28. $49, $29. 610-433-7541.

Blake Shelton, the reigning Country Music Association’s “Male Vocalist of the Year.” With special guest Sunny Sweeney. Great Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 29. $51, $35. 610-433-7541.

Steve Vai, the Grammy-winning guitarist who has played with Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth and Whitesnake, touring in support of his new solo release “The Story of Light.” Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Aug. 29. $43, $28. 420-2808.

Party on the Patio, with Parrot Beach paying tribute to the music of Jimmy Buffett along with WNEP-TV’s Ryan Leckey and reggae musician George Wesley celebrating the Kickoff Party for Ryan’s Run. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Free. 888-946-4672.

Jason Aldean, the top-selling country star whose latest CD, “My Kind of Party,” has produced five No. 1 country hits. Also: country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan plus Rachel Farley and Dee Jay Silver. Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 30. $59. 800-745-3000.

The Band Perry, the award-winning sibling group combining country with rock, gospel and soul. With opener country singer Easton Corbin. Great Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Aug. 31. $39, $20. 610-433-7541.

Childhood’s End, the tribute band delivering note-perfect renditions of Pink Floyd songs with multimedia visuals. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 1. $23. 325-0249.

Steamtown Original Music Showcase, a night of 41 local acts performing at venues in downtown Scranton including New Visions Studio & Gallery, the Keys, Scranton Hardware Bar, the Banshee, Trax Bar & Grille, Kildare’s Irish Pub and Backyard Alehouse. Bands include Young Historians, Days in Transit, Small Town Titans, Ethereal Collapse, Down to Six, A Fire with Friends, Great Party, OurAfter, Graces Downfall, Super Bob, Nowhere Slow, Empire of the Sea and more. Sept. 2 beginning at 3:45 p.m. with last band at 1 a.m. $10. Complete schedule at steamtownshowcase.com.

Victoria Justice, the teen singing star of the hit Nickelodeon series “Victorious” with special guest Max Schneider. Great Allentown Fair, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 7 p.m. Sept. 2. $35, $25. 610-433-7541.

The Allentown Band, the oldest civilian concert band in the U.S. (established in 1828) performing patriotic music including Sousa marches. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. Sept. 2. $15. 325-0249.

RadioBOLD Music Festival, a celebration of music and radio with a reunion of 1980s band Dakota, country artist Tommy Steele, Nashville rocker Jasmine Cain, and Face to Face paying tribute to the music of Elton John and Billy Joel followed by a fireworks display. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 1 p.m. Sept. 2. Free but tickets required. 888-946-4672.

American Idol Live, the summer tour of the season’s top-10 finalists with Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. Sept. 6. $65, $45, $29.50. 800-745-3000.

Live Wire, a high-voltage tribute to rock band AC/DC with special guests Completely Unchained, paying homage to rockers Van Halen. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 7. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Coryell, Bailey and White, eclectic jazz, R&B and rock by bassist Victor Bailey, guitarist Larry Coryell and drummer Lenny White. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 8. $25. 325-0249.

Safety Suit, the Nashville-based pop-rock group. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9. 866-605-7325.

Eric Church, the Nashville recording artist on his “Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour” with country artists Justin Moore and Kip Moore. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14. $47.50, $42.50, $37.50. 800-745-3000.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, the season opener with guest pianist Adam Neiman performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Also: Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture” and Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. Sept. 14. 341-1568.

Tracy Lawrence, the country music hitmaker. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 14. 866-605-7325.

Real Diamond, a re-creation of a live Neil Diamond show by the tribute band. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 15. $23. 325-0249.

The Barstool Blackout Foam Tour, a dance party with DJs spinning electronic and club tracks along with lasers, fog, black lights and foam. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 10 p.m. Sept. 15. $30. 420-2808.

KISS and Motley Crue. Two of the biggest, baddest bands in rock history team up for a concert at the Toyota Pavilion, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. 7 p.m. Sept. 18. $35 to $185. Tickets at livenation.com or ticketmaster.com.

Emmylou Harris, the 12-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient whose career spans 40 years opens the 85th season of Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 7 p.m. Sept. 19. 955-1455.

Enter the Haggis, the Scottish band blending traditional sounds with rock and Latin. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 22. $23. 325-0249.

Gaither Vocal Band, the southern gospel group led by Bill Gaither. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7 p.m. Sept. 23. 784-4949.

Steve Green, the Dove Award-winning recording artist. Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. 7 p.m. Sept. 23. $20. 675-3616.

Kenny Rogers, the country-pop singer with harmony quintet Savannah Jack. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. 784-4949.

Rodney Atkins, the country singer with “American Idol” alum Aaron Kelly. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25. 784-4949.

Brantley Gilbert, the country-rock singer-songwriter. Bloomsburg Fair, off Route 11, Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. 784-4949.

Fishtank Ensemble, French hot jazz, wild Serbian and Transylvanian gypsy anthems, Flamenco and oddball originals. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 27. $15. 325-0249.

Billy Currington, the country-music artist with singer-songwriter Kip Moore. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27. 784-4949.

Doo Wop Plus, the latest installment in Joe Nardone’s Doo Wop series with Lou Christie, Johnny Tillotson, the Skyliners, the Chantels, Larry Chance and the Dubs. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Sept. 28. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Jeff Dunham, the cutting-edge comedian and ventriloquist with his cast of characters including Achmed the Dead Terrorist, the backwoods Bubba J and the talking hot pepper Jose Jalapeno. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28. 784-4949.

Rubix Kube, a 1980s retro cover band performing the best pop and rock hits from the era. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 9 p.m. Sept. 28. 866-605-7325.

An Evening with Alan Jackson, the multiple award-winning country singer delivering his arsenal of top hits.. Bloomsburg Fair, 620 W. Third St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29. 784-4949.

Ted Vigil’s Tribute to John Denver, with Denver’s former guitarist Steve Weissberg. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Sept. 29. $25. 325-0249.

The Lyra Trio, with pianist Michael Toth, cellist Debbie Davis and violinist Stephan Xhori. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 5 p.m. Sept. 30. $15. 325-0249.

Herman’s Hermits, with British singer Peter Noone. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 5. $32, $27. 866-605-7325.

George Fiore, a classical piano concert with the former associate conductor of the Seattle Symphony. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5. $15. 325-0249.

Celtic Thunder, a celebration of Irish culture by the ensemble of male vocalists. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $75, $65. 826-1100.

Battlefield Band, the four-piece Scottish band performing on traditional instruments. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $25. 325-0249.

Medeski, Martin & Wood, the jazz-funk, “avant-noise” trio. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. 8 p.m. Oct. 11. $32, $25. 420-2808.

Donna the Buffalo, performing a soulful blend of Americana including Cajun, reggae and country. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12. $25. 325-0249.

Disney in Concert, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and four guest singers performing music from Disney’s most popular films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins” and more. 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband, the Utah-based bluegrass group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 13. $24. 325-0249.

Manhattan Lyric Opera, performing works from classic operas, operettas and Broadway. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 5 p.m. Oct. 14. $20. 325-0249.

Tanya Tucker, the vibrato sounds of the “Texas Tornado” country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 14. $34, $29. 866-605-7325.

Primus, the San Francisco-based rock group led by Les Claypool on its first-ever 3D-enhanced tour. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Oct. 16. $49.50, $39.50, $34.50. 826-1100.

Jackson Browne, the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with opener Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek and the Decemberists. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Oct. 18. $170 (VIP), $68, $58, $41. 826-1100.

Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks, jazz styles of the 1920s and ’30s with the multi-instrumentalist and his group. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. Oct. 19. 955-1455.

Paul Revere and the Raiders, the veteran pop-rock group (“Louie, Louie,” “Indian Reservation”). Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 26. 866-605-7325.

Straight No Chaser, the 10-voice a cappella group and YouTube phenomenon. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Oct. 27. $39.50, $34.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Badge: A Tribute to Eric Clapton, a tribute band with Lehigh Valley musician Craig Thatcher. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 27. $23. 325-0249.

Martina McBride, the singer-songwriter performing selections from her latest release “Eleven.” Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Oct. 28. 866-605-7325.

Uriah Heep, the 1970s English hard-rock band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 1. $22 advance, $27 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Bruce Hornsby, the three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist in a solo performance. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $75 (limited), $49.50, $29.50. 826-1100.

Liza Minnelli: Confessions, the legendary performer, winner of four Tony Awards, an Oscar, a special “Legends” Grammy, two Golden Globes and an Emmy. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 3. $150, $125, $89, $69. 826-1100.

Umphrey’s McGee, the innovative rock band with special guests The Bright Light Social Hour. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 2. $21.50 advance, $24 day of show. 866-605-7325.

Ryan Pelton, the Elvis Presley tribute artist. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 9. 866-605-7325.

Lonestar, the multi-platinum country recording artists. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 16. 866-605-7325.

A Night in Vienna, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 along with waltzes, polkas and marches by the Strauss Family. With guest soprano Katy Williams performing arias from “Die Fledermaus.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. 341-1568.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, performing “Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, Enesco’s Romanian Rhapsody No. 2 and Paul Hindemith’s “Symphonic Metamorphosis.” Tunkhannock High School, 200 Franklin St., Tunkhannock. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $9, $5 students. 289-1090.

Dark Star Orchestra, the Grateful Dead tribute band returns for its traditional Thanksgiving show at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. 866-605-7325.

The Vienna Boys Choir, the 25-chorister group of boys age 10 to 14 performing the classical sounds of 15th-century Vienna. Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg. Nov. 29. $45, $35, $25. 420-2808.

Celebrate Christmas with Travis Tritt, a special holiday show with the country singer. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Nov. 30. $42, $37. 866-605-7325.

Christmas with a Twist, a holiday concert and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Dec. 1 with concert at 6 p.m. and game at 7 p.m. $16, $14, $10. Advance tickets only. 970-3607.

The Virgin Consort, New York’s finest choral singers performing in an informed period style. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 7 p.m. Dec. 6. 955-1455.

Paul Anka: Christmas My Way, the enduring singer-songwriter brings his signature hits and holiday classics to the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 7. $125 (VIP Meet and Greet), $79, $59, $39. 826-1100.

Blue Oyster Cult, the influential hard-rock and heavy-metal band. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 7. 866-605-7325.

The Lettermen, the romantic male harmony ensemble mixing big-band with R&B. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 8. 866-605-7325.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, contemporary southern gospel. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. Dec. 9. 866-605-7325.

Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic joins forces with the Grammy Award-winning composer and violinist for a concert of holiday favorites. 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

A Rita Coolidge Christmas, the award-winning songstress celebrates the holidays at Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Dec. 15. 866-605-7325.

I’ll Take Romance, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell in a selection of favorite love songs. 8 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton; and 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 341-1568.

The Wonderettes, a 1950s and ’60s musical revue set at the 1958 Springfield High School prom. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. Feb. 8. 955-1455.

Mendelssohn and Mozart Festival, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” and Mendelssohn’s selections from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and his violin concerto performed by young violinist Shanshan Yao. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. March 9, 2013. 341-1568.

Tim Warfield’s Organ Band, a jazz tribute to the legendary Shirley Scott by the tenor saxophonist and his group. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. March 22. 955-1455.

The Streisand Songbook, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic and award-winning vocalist Anne Hampton Callaway perform Barbra Streisand favorites. 8 p.m. April 12, 2013, at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and 8 p.m. April 13, 2013, at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 341-1568.

The Four Freshmen, the veteran vocal harmony group. Sponsored by Community Concerts at Lackawanna College. Mellow Theater, 201 Vine St., Scranton. 8 p.m. April 20. 955-1455.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, in an all-French concert including Berlioz’ “Symphonie Fantastique,” Ravel’s “La Valse” and Saint Saens’ first cello concerto with soloist Alberto Parrini. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. April 26, 2013. 341-1568.

Maestro at the Movies, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performing favorites from the silver screen. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 8 p.m. June 8, 2013. 341-1568.

Auditions, for the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra. Tunkhannock Baptist Church, Route 29 and Church Street, Tunkhannock. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 18; 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22. 289-1090.

Catholic Choral Society welcomes new members for its 64th season. Rehearsals begin Sept. 4 and repeat Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the IHM Center at Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. No auditions required. 587-2753.