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Pop music
November 23, 2008
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AARON NEVILLE FEATURING CHARLES NEVILLE It's a family affair as the two brothers from New Orleans' royal family of song come to sing (Aaron, at right) and play sax (Charles). 8 p.m. Nov. 29, $40, North Shore Music Theatre, 978-232-7200, www.nsmt.org
WBCN XMASRAVE WITH SEVEN MARY THREE, SPONGE, CANDLEBOX, FLOBOTS, HOOBASTANK, TAB THE BAND, AND WEILAND. Remember the '90s? 'BCN does. Go for one night or spend the weekend with a specially-priced three-day pass. 8 p.m., Dec. 1-3., $29-$75, Showcase Live, Foxborough, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
WFNX "MIRACLE ON TREMONT ST." WITH FRANZ FERDINAND, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT The second night of the modern rock signal's two-night fiesta - with Black Kids and Vampire Weekend - is sold out, but you can still check in with the Scottish dance-rockers of Franz. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6., $25-$35, Orpheum Theatre, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
LINDA EDER The vocalist has gone a little country-rock on her new album, "The Other Side of Me," but expect plenty of yuletide cheer to emit from those mighty pipes. 4 and 7 p.m., Dec. 7, $45-$55, Wilbur Theatre, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
AIMEE MANN. With talented singer-songwriter friends Nellie McKay and Grant Lee Phillips and comedian Morgan Murphy in tow, Mann's third holiday tour should be a splendid mix of holiday blues and whimsy. 8 p.m., Dec. 10-11, $40-$43.50, Somerville Theatre, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA. If you prefer more metal than jingle in your seasonal soundtrack, this hard rocking 60-piece combo should help get you in the mistletoe mood. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11, $39.75-$49.75, DCU Center, Worcester, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT The husband-and wife-team return for another merry blast of angelic harmonies courtesy of his flawless country croon and her smooth contemporary Christian and adult pop stylings. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, $45-$75, DCU Center, Worcester, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
CHRISTMAS CELTIC SOJOURN The popular multi-artist show is back to put a traditional Irish spin on the season. 8 p.m., Dec. 12 and 19; 3 and 8 p.m., Dec. 13 and 20; 3 p.m., Dec. 14 and 21; $25-$75, Cutler Majestic Theatre, 800-233-3123, www.telecharge .com
HARRY CONNICK JR. The genial jazz-pop showman swings into the Hub in support of his new holiday release, "What A Night! - A Christmas Album." 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20; 7 p.m. Dec. 21, $35-$95. Colonial Theatre. 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
FOURTH ANNUAL YULE BALL WITH HARRY AND THE POTTERS, DRACO AND THE MALFOYS, THE LEEVEES, AND MORE Muggles are allowed at this Judeo-Christian holiday show with Hanukkah favorites from the LeeVees, whose personnel includes Guster member Adam Gardner. 5 p.m., Dec. 21, $15, Middle East Downstairs, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
RONNIE SPECTOR Rough-and-tumble Ronnie will bring the gift of her iconic voice to Foxborough. Be her Santa baby this Christmas. 8 p.m., Dec. 20, $25, Showcase Live, Foxborough, 617-931-2000, www.ticketmaster.com
SARAH RODMAN
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