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Drake vs. Lil Wayne • The use of the abbreviation "vs." for this hip-hop extravaganza implies a pitched battle, but the relationship is really far different. Drake — the stage name of Canadian-born Aubrey Drake Graham — is a protégé of Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) and signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Records in 2009. The two have appeared on each other's singles, with Drake backing up Wayne on 2011's "It's Good," and Wayne making cameos on Drake's singles "Miss Me" and "The Motto." Expect a war of words and much respect between the combatants.
When • Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where •Usana Amphitheatre, 5150 S. 6055 West, West Valley City
Tickets • $35 to $125.50; Smith's Tix
Being As An Ocean
California post-hardcore band Being As An Ocean performs. Opening acts: To be determined.
When • Friday, 5 p.m.
Where • In the Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $18; Smith's Tix
EDJ
Singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson, frontman for the band Fruit Bats, performs solo under his initials, EDJ. Opening acts: David Williams, The Circulars.
When • Friday, 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; 24Tix
The Aquabats
Costume clad crime-fighters The Aquabats bring their 20th-anniversary tour to The Depot. Opening act: Kepi Ghoulie will open.
When • Friday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $20; Smith's Tix
Charley Jenkins
Country singer Charley Jenkins, a top 12 finalist on NBC's show "Nashville Star," will perform.
When • Friday, 8 p.m.
Where • Sandy Amphitheater, 9400 S. 1300 East, Sandy
Tickets • $10-$16; Smith's Tix
Porter Robinson
Electronic-music performer Porter Robinson will perform in support of his new album, "Worlds." Opening act: Lemaitre. (Must be 16 or older.)
When • Friday, 8 p.m.
Where • Saltair, 12408 W. Salt Air Drive, Magna
Tickets • $32; Smith's Tix
'Rage on the Stage'
The "Rage on the Stage" show features Utah metal bands A Lily Gray, Entomb the Wicked, Silent Sorcerer, Of Ivy and Ashes, Less Than a Hero, Fried Arm and Away at Lakeside.
When • Saturday, 5 p.m.
Where • In the Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $12; Smith's Tix or 24Tix
Retro Futura Tour
The Retro Futura Tour — featuring '80s hitmakers Howard Jones, Tom Bailey (of Thompson Twins), Midge Ure (of Ultravox), China Crisis and Katrina Leskanich (formerly of Katrina and the Waves) — arrives.
When • Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where • Sandy Amphitheater, 9400 S. 1300 East, Sandy
Tickets • $30-$55; Smith's Tix
Paradise Fears
Alt-rock band Paradise Fears performs. Opening acts: Hollywood Ending, Empire Kings William Beckett.
When • Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $12 in advance, $14 on the day of the show; Smith's Tix
Kurtis Blow
Pioneering rapper Kurtis Blow performs. Opening acts: Atheist, Matty Mo, DJ Juggy.
When • Saturday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15; 24Tix
Code Orange
Metal band Code Orange performs. Opening acts: Cult Leader, Die Off.
When • Sunday, 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; 24Tix
The Breeders
Legendary alt-rock band The Breeders are back, performing old and new songs. Opening act: The Funs.
When • Sunday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $25; Smith's Tix and 24Tix
Hilltop Hoods
Australian hip-hop act Hilltop Hoods performs. Opening act: Sims (of Doomtree).
When • Sunday, 8 p.m.
Where • Park City Live, 427 Main St., Park City
Tickets • $12.50; parkcitylive.com
Single Mothers
Canadian punk band Single Mothers performs. Opening acts: Wearing Thin, Alexander Ortega.
When • Monday, 8 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court (330 West), Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10; 24Tix
Senses Fail
Post-hardcore band Senses Fail marks its 10th anniversary with a tour. Opening acts: No Bragging Rights, Knuckle Puck, To the Wind.
When • Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Where • In the Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 in advance, $18 on the day of the show; Smith's Tix and 24Tix
Doyle
Metal band Doyle arrives on the Annihilate America Tour. Opening act: Ashylus.
When • Tuesday, 8 p.m.
Where • Metro Bar, 540 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show; 24Tix
The Chop Tops
Rockabilly/surf/punk band The Chop Tops perform. Opening acts: Hi Fi Murder, Heartbreak Beats.
When • Tuesday, 9:30 p.m.
Where • Burt's Tiki Lounge, 726 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $11 in advance, $13 on the day of the show; Smith's Tix
Seether
Alt-metal band Seether performs. Opening act: Hooga.
When • Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $23 in advance, $28 on the day of the show; Smith's Tix
Ben Harper
Blues-rock musician Ben Harper performs a night of acoustic music.
When • Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where • Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Sold out
Chevelle
Alt-metal band Chevelle performs. Opening act: Kyng, Dayshell.
When • Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Drive, Magna
Tickets • $23 in advance, $25 on the day of the show; Smith's Tix
R5
Teen pop-rock quintet R5, which includes "Austin and Ally" star Ross Lynch and "Glee" Warbler Riker Lynch — along with siblings Rydel and Rocky Lynch and drummer Ellington Ratliff.
When • Thursday, 8 p.m.
Where • Sandy Amphitheater, 9400 S. 1300 East, Sandy
Tickets • $25-$45; Smith's Tix
Tobacco
Electronic music Thomas Fec, whose stage name is Tobacco, performs. Opening acts: The Stargazer Lilies, Oscilator Bug.
When • Thursday, 8 p.m.
Where • The Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $12 in advance, $14 on the day of the show; 24Tix
She Keeps Bees
Brooklyn blues rock band She Keeps Bees, with a new album "Eight Houses" coming Sept. 16, performs with Shilpa Ray, performing in support of her latest EP, "It's All Self Felatio" (released on Nick Cave's label).
When • Thursday, 7 p.m.
Where • Kilby Court, 741 South Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $8 in advance, $10 day of show; 24Tix