Pinback
Spotlight Show • The San Diego-based indie-rock band brings its tour to Salt Lake City which singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Rob Crow claims is "one of my favorite places to play." The hirsute musician has also worked in projects such as Heavy Vegetable, Physics, Optiganally Yours and Thingy. But he returns to work with Pinback every few years. "There's no excuse for boredom," Crow said during a recent telephone interview. "I'll be playing until my arms fall off. I want to do this as much as possible." There's a reason Crow dabbles in so many projects. "I like to work with varied groups of people," he said, "people who challenge me with things I've never thought of. … [There is] no typical way to write a song." The Pinback performance will include songs from its fifth full-length album, "Information Retrieved." Judgement Day is the special guest.
When • Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 p.m.
Where • The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 in advance, $20 day of, at SmithsTix
Paul Oakenfold
This popular trance DJ takes the stage during the final days of the Sundance Film Festival.
When • Friday, Jan. 25, 10 p.m.
Where • Star Bar, 268 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $75 at starbarutah.com
George Strait
The country stalwart brings "The Cowboy Rides Away" tour to Salt Lake City. Special guest is Martina McBride.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where • EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $69.50-$89.50 at SmithsTix.com
Joshua James
This local alternative rock and folk artist performs. Jay William Henderson opens.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at 24Tix.com
Sum 41
The '90s alternative rockers are still at it, having released their "Screaming Bloody Murder" album in 2011. Openers include I Am Dynamite and Hunter Valentine.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.
Where • The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $21-$28 at SmithsTix.com
Wax Tailor
The French hip-hop producer will perform songs from his "Dusty Rainbow From the Dark" album, released in September.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $12 advance, $15 day of show; at SmithsTix.com
Head for the Hills
The Colorado-based bluegrass band performs with Salem.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m.
Where • The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 at thestateroomslc.com
Hang Time
The local band, fronted by Will Sartain, celebrates the release of its debut album.
When •Friday, Jan. 25, 9 p.m.
Where •The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $5 at 24Tix.com
Ke$ha
The latter part of 2012 was a busy time for Ke$ha, who released the memoir My Crazy Beautiful Life and a new album called "Warrior."
When • Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Where • Park City Live, 427 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $75 at SmithsTix.com
Tommy Emmanuel
The two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist performs on the University of Utah campus.
When • Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Where • Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 at KingTix.com
Nonpoint
The metal quintet will perform with opener Candlelight Red.
When • Tuesday, Jan. 29, 8 p.m.
Where • In The Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $14 advance, $16 day of show; at SmithsTix.com
Red Wanting Blue
The Ohio-based band is on tour to promote its ninth studio album, "From the Vanishing Point." Lorin Walker Madsen will open the show.
When • Tuesday, Jan. 29, 8:30 p.m.
Where • The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at 24Tix.com
Silverstein
The Canadian post-hardcore band stops in Salt Lake City as part of its "This Is How the Wind Shifts" tour. Special guest is Glass Cloud.
When • Wednesday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.
Where • In The Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $16 at SmithsTix.com