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Kevin Nealon
Show of the week • The 56-year-old comedian was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" from 1986 to 1995, is now Doug Wilson on the Showtime series "Weeds," and this weekend will perform stand-up in West Valley City for the second time. On "Saturday Night Live," he was best known as Subliminal Message Man, Franz of Hans and Franz, Mr. No Depth Perception, and anchor of "Weekend Update." During his final episode on "Weekend Update," Nealon passed on the position to Norm MacDonald by kissing him on the lips, and signed off, saying "I'm Kevin Nealon, and that's news to me." His most recent film parts were in Adam Sandler's "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" and "Get Smart," both from 2008.
When • Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22 and 23, at 7:30 and 10 each night
Where • WiseGuys West Valley City, 2194 W. 3500 South
Tickets • $25 at door or wiseguyscomedy.com
Matt Costa
This 28-year-old folk-rocking singer-songwriter from Southern California has opened for Jack Johnson, Modest Mouse, Oasis, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Death Cab for Cutie. "Mobile Chateau," Costa's third full-length album, was released on Johnson's Brushfire Records on Sept. 21.
When • Friday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Guests • Three and Nines
Street Dogs
In 1998, Mike McColgan left Dropkick Murphys to become a firefighter for the Boston Fire Department, but four years later he returned to music to create the punk-rock band Street Dogs. The band released its fifth album, "Street Dogs," on Aug. 31.
When • Friday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m.
Where • In The Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Guests • Continental, Flatfoot, and Devil's Brigade (featuring Matt Freeman of Rancid)
Say Anything, Motion City Soundtrack
Say Anything is a Los Angeles-based indie-rock band with punk-rock influences. It's playing with Minnesota's Motion City Soundtrack, which showcases a similar sound but with more pop influences.
When • Friday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m.
Where • Avalon Theater, 3605 S. State St., South Salt Lake
Tickets • $25 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Also on the bill • Saves the Day and Valencia
Jónsi
Jón "Jónsi" Þór Birgisson is the guitarist and singer for the Icelandic avant-garde band Sigur Rós. In January, Jónsi announced that Sigur Rós was on an indefinite hiatus and he was developing a solo career. He released his debut studio album, "Go," in April.
When • Friday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $23 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Guest • Mountain Man
Slippery Kittens Halloween Extravaganza
Salt Lake City's favorite burlesque dancers, once featured on "America's Got Talent," return to their old stomping grounds at Bar Deluxe for a sexy variety show.
When • Saturday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m.
Where • Bar Deluxe, 666 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at 24Tix
Opening • I Am the Ocean
The Apples in stereo
The Colorado-based psychedelic indie-rock band is associated with The Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel, Elf Power and of Montreal. The band is led by singer and guitarist Robert Schneider, along with John Hill (rhythm guitar), Eric Allen (bass), Bill Doss (keyboards), John Dufilho (drums) and John Ferguson (keyboards).
When • Sunday, Oct. 24, at 8 p.m.
Where • The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $14 in advance, $18 night of, at thestateroomslc.com
of Montreal
Hailing from R.E.M.'s hometown of Athens, Ga., of Montreal's stage shows have become legendary and the focus of a Rolling Stone feature. The baroque-pop band's most recent album is 2010's "False Priest," and Janelle Monáe, also on the bill, performs on the album.
When • Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.
Where • In The Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20 at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Lyrics Born, Chali 2na, Rakaa
The State Room hosts a night of hip-hop with headliner Lyrics Born, a Japanese-American rapper who spent some of his childhood in Salt Lake City as well as Tokyo. Chali 2na is a rapper who used to be with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Rakaa is a member of Dilated Peoples.
When • Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.
Where • The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $22 in advance, $25 night of, at thestateroomslc.com
Ingrid Michaelson
The folk-pop singer-songwriter is best known for her hit "The Way I Am," featured prominently in a former Old Navy sweater commercial. Michaelson released her third album "Everybody" in 2009.
When • Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.
Where • In The Venue, 579 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16 in advance, $20 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Opening • Guggenheim Grotto
Avi Buffalo
This band was seen by some 40,000 people at the opening night of this summer's Twilight Concert Series, opening for Modest Mouse. The Long Beach, Calif.-based indie-pop band is signed to the Sub Pop record label. Its acclaimed debut record was released in April.
When • Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. 330 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 in advance, $12 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Deer Tick
The pride of Rhode Island, Deer Tick is one of NBC News anchor Brian Williams' favorite bands. The indie-rock band, led by guitarist and singer-songwriter John McCauley, is promoting its June release, "The Black Dirt Sessions."
When • Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 9 p.m.
Where • Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16 in advance, $18 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Dr. Dog
This Philadelphia-based indie rock band is made up of Scott McMicken (Taxi), Toby Leaman (Tables), Zach Miller (Text), Eric Slick (Teach) and Frank McElroy (Thanks). Its April album "Shame, Shame" debuted at No. 44 on the Billboard album chart.
When • Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m.
Where • Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $18 in advance, $20 day of, at SmithsTix and 24Tix
Also on the bill • Here We Go Magic