U2 is set to rock Gillette Stadium on Sept 20 and 21.
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U2 The Irish rockers’ new album may boast “No Line on the Horizon,’’ but this pair of shows is the outer limit for seeing them live in the Boston area in ’09. Sept 20 and 21. 7 p.m. Gillette Stadium. $32.50-$252.50. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
REGINA SPEKTOR The enchanting and quirky pop songstress digs in for two nights at two venues for her new album, “Far.’’ Sept. 21. 7 p.m. House of Blues. $32.50-$42.50 ; Sept. 22. 8 p.m. Orpheum Theatre. $30-$35.50. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
MOBY The bald, bespectacled, sometimes electronic, sometimes electric music maker plays tunes from his mesmerizing catalog including 2009 release “Wait for Me.’’ Sept. 24. 7 p.m. House of Blues. $25-$35. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
YEAH YEAH YEAHS It’s disco! It’s wiry indie rock! It’s retro new wave cool! It’s the New York rockers playing all over the map(s), from indie faves to recent tracks from “It’s Blitz!’’ Sept. 28. 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre. $32.50. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
PINK Britney Spears may have beaten her to the circus theme, but with that big voice - singing live - and her arsenal of hits we’re guessing Pink will take care of big top business just fine. Oct. 2. 8 p.m. TD Garden. $37-$47. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
KIM RICHEY Possessed of one of the most sweet and emotive sopranos in the country-folk-pop realm, Richey is between albums but always on point. Oct. 4. 9:30 p.m. Johnny D’s. 617-776-2004. www.johnnyds.com
KISS Experience the makeup, the mayhem, and the merchandising as the all-night rockers celebrate 35 years. Oct. 5. 7:30 p.m. TD Garden. $22.50-$125. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Bassist, vocalist, songwriter, and poet Ndegeocello hits the Hub the day after her latest, “Devil’s Halo,’’ hits the physical and virtual shelves. Oct. 7. 8 p.m. Middle East Downstairs. $20. 617-864-3278. www.mideastclub.com
THEM CROOKED VULTURES John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin on bass. Foo Fighter Dave Grohl back behind the drums. Josh Homme, king of the Queens of Stone Age, on vocals and guitar. Stoner rock heaven or supergroup hell? The Vultures have only teased us with clips so far; find out at their Boston debut. Oct. 11. 7 p.m. House of Blues. $47.50. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
KELLY CLARKSON The inaugural “American Idol’’ winner may not hook up, but she definitely puts out when it comes to her live performances. Oct. 13. 7:30 p.m. Agganis Arena. $37.50-$57.50. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
AL GREEN The good reverend released a stellar album in 2008 called “Lay It Down,’’ and then he did just that on the road. He’ll make you a believer of the power of R&B. Oct. 15. 7 p.m. House of Blues. $49-$59. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com
ARETHA FRANKLIN Pay your respects to the still-blazing queen of soul. Just don’t mention anything about Tina Turner. Oct. 17. 8 p.m. Citi Wang Theatre. $39.50-$85. 800-432-7250. www.telecharge.com
GUSTER In 1999 the lovable Tufts-spawned pop rockers released a superb album called “Lost and Gone Forever.’’ Tonight the harmonious quartet plays it front to back. Oct. 31. 7:30 p.m. Orpheum Theatre. $32.50. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com
ROB THOMAS The Matchbox Twenty frontman steps out for a little me time in support of his sophomore album “cradlesong.’’ Nov. 9. 7:30 p.m. Citi Wang Theatre. $40.50-$56. 800-432-7250 www.telecharge.com
THE PIXIES In 1989 this seminal UMass-associated alt-rock band released the watershed “Doolittle.’’ Tonight the gloriously dissonant quartet plays it front to back. Nov. 27. Citi Wang Theatre. 800-432-7250. www.telecharge.com SARAH RODMAN 
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