MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR This traveling revue features headliners who could easily sell out their own shows, including vocalist Kurt Elling (fresh from his first Grammy win), violinist Regina Carter, and pianist Kenny Barron. Feb. 11. Berklee Performance Center. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

ERIC CHURCH On his strong sophomore release, “Carolina,’’ the country singer offers sharp insights, memorable melodies, and enough true grit to temper the formulaic production demands of Nashville. Feb. 15. House of Blues. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com

JOHN MAYER The singer-songwriter created a lot of buzz with his recent candid Rolling Stone cover story. But regardless of what we now know about his offstage, um, proclivities, Mayer remains a dedicated live musician. The resurgent Michael Franti & Spearhead handle the opening duties. Feb. 24. TD Garden. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com

BLACK EYED PEAS They were a highlight of the Grammys last week, they dominated top 40 radio for most of last year, and now the Peas are on a world tour behind their latest megaseller “The E.N.D.’’ Best to get tickets sooner than later. Feb. 26. TD Garden. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

MUSE After a slow and steady rise to critical and commercial prominence, this inventive and heavy British rock group broke out in a big way last year, thanks in part to those pesky neckbiters of the “Twilight’’ film saga, whose soundtrack featured Muse. March 6.TD Garden. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

JAMIE CULLUM We haven’t heard much from this British jazz-pop phenom in the past few years, but he’s about to make a big splash with the release of his new album, “The Pursuit,’’ on March 2. And be sure to catch opener Imelda May, the rockabilly fireband who dazzled on the Grammys in a Les Paul tribute with Jeff Beck. March 6. House of Blues. 877-598-8689. www.livenation.com

JAY-Z We were beginning to fear it wasn’t going to happen, but Jay-Z is finally coming to Boston in support of “The Blueprint 3,’’ capping a banner year that saw his hit “Empire State of Mind’’ top the pop charts. March 11. TD Garden. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

MICHAEL BUBLE The retro crooner is bubbling to the top of the contemporary pop culture radar thanks to love from Oprah, his recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live,’’ and his frothy crossover hit, “Haven’t Met You Yet.’’ March 19. DCU Center. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

ALICIA KEYS The newly engaged Empire State songstress returns to the Hub with her piano and her big voice to tackle the songs from her fourth, and best, album, “The Element of Freedom.’’ March 22. Agganis Arena. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

NORAH JONES She took many fans by surprise with her latest, “The Fall,’’ a sublime revisioning of her sophisticated pop with flourishes of ambient rock and a steely band backing her. March 25. Citi Wang Theatre. 800-432-7250. www.telecharge.com

SARAH RODMAN, JAMES REED