Take little bit of the good old stuff, add a dollop of today's teeny pop, a dash of hip-hop, alt-rock and country and shake it all together.
That pretty much describes the musical cocktail that's coming to Baltimore-area arenas fall.
This month, artists as disparate as Bow Wow, Indigo Girls and Incubus are coming to Baltimore. Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, Backstreet brother Aaron Carter and Toby Keith also are on the schedule.
October brings golden-oldies Rolling Stones to Landover's FedEx Field, R&B; superstar Smokey Robinson to Morgan State University and No Doubt to the Baltimore Arena.
November and December's schedules are still in flux, but area offerings at this point include the top-10 American Idols, Imani, Doc Watson, Seldom Scene and John McCutcheon.
It certainly looks as though fall is going to be anything but dull.
The following list of fall concerts was compiled by Sun staffer Nathan Pitts. As other concerts get announced later, they'll be listed in LIVE's Concert Watch.
Indigo Girls, Pier Six Concert Pavilion, Sept. 13.
Steve Curtis Chapman, Patriot Center, Sept. 13.
John Scofield Band, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 13.
Toshi Reagon, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 14.
Aaron Carter, No Secrets, Jump 5, Triple Image, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Sept. 14.
Toby Keith, Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge, Sept. 14.
Bow Wow, Baltimore Arena, Sept. 15.
Coldplay, Pier Six Concert Pavilion, Sept.16.
Garnet Rogers, Baldwin's Station, Sept. 18.
"Street Corner Harmony," starring the Stylistics, the Manhattans, featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett, Enchantment and Blue Magic, Lyric Opera House, Sept. 20.
Buck Hill Quartet, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Sept. 20.
Junkyard Saints, Walters Art Museum, Sept. 20.
Comedians Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, Warner Theatre, Sept. 20.
Eddie From Ohio, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 20.
"Street Corner Harmony Returns," starring the Intruders, the Ebonys, the Stylistics, Enchantment and Eddie Holman, Constitution Hall, Sept. 21.
Tony Trischka Band and David Grier, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 21.
Incubus, Baltimore Arena, Sept. 23.
The Kennedys, Baldwin's Station, Sept. 25.
Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Sept. 26.
Dr. John, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 26.
Jane Monheit, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 27.
McCoy Tyner, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Sept. 27.
David Wilcox, Cellar Stage, Sept. 27.
Mareid Sullivan, Avalon Theatre, Sept. 28.
Michael Bolton, Pier Six Concert Pavilion, Sept. 28.
Eric Alexander Quartet, Baltimore Museum of Art, Sept. 29.
Jo Dee Messina and Shaunna Bolton, Ripken Stadium, Sept. 29.
Kelly Price, Dave Hollister and Glenn Lewis, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Sept. 29.
Vance Gilbert, Baldwin's Station, Oct. 2.
The Rolling Stones, FedEx Field, Oct. 4.
Ronnie Wells and the Ron Elliston Quintet, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Oct. 4.
The Iguanas, Avalon Theatre, Oct. 5.
The Whispers, Softones, Spindles, Panama, BADD and Style, Morgan State University, Oct. 6.
Robert Earl Keen, Avalon Theatre, Oct. 10.
The Moody Blues, Constitution Hall, Oct. 10.
Davey Yarborough and Esther Williams, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Oct. 11.
Chris Noyes and Grace Griffith, Avalon Theatre, Oct. 11.
Good Deale Bluegrass Band and Mike Auldridge, Avalon Theatre, Oct. 12.
Smokey Robinson, Morgan State University, Oct. 12.
David Cassidy, Warner Theatre, Oct. 12.
Nelly & the St. Lunatics, the Big Tymers, Lil Wayne, Fabolous and Amerie, MCI Center, Oct. 12.
Rush, Baltimore Arena, Oct. 15.
Brad Paisley, Patriot Center, Oct. 17.
Carl Grubbs Quartet, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Oct. 18.
Avishai Cohen and the International Vamp Band, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Oct. 19.
No Doubt, Garbage and the Distillers, Baltimore Arena, Oct. 24.
David Boothman and the Caribbean Art Jazz Ensemble, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Oct. 25.
Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Constitution Hall, Oct. 27.
Al Jarreau, Oleta Adams and Brian Culbertson, Constitution Hall, Oct. 27.
"Hopeville," starring Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin, Constitution Hall, Oct. 31.
Willie Nelson and Nickel Creek, Patriot Center, Oct. 31.
Imani, Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Nov. 1.
Lavay Smith and the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Nov. 2.
The top-10 American Idols, MCI Center, Nov. 3.
Jerry Douglas, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Nov. 6.
Michael W. Smith and Third Day, featuring Max Lucado, Patriot Center, Nov. 9.
Doc Watson, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Nov. 9.
The Vincent Herring and Don Braden Group, Baltimore Museum of Art, Nov. 10.
Chris Proctor, Avalon Theatre, Nov. 14.
DaVinci's Notebook, Avalon Theatre, Nov. 15.
Seldom Scene, Avalon Theatre, Nov. 16.
Roomful of Blues, Avalon Theatre, Dec. 13.
John McCutcheon, Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Dec. 14.
Venue information
Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., Easton. 410-481-SEAT.
Baldwin's Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville. 410-795-1041.
Baltimore Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 410-481-SEAT.
Baltimore Museum of Art, Art Museum Drive. 410-385-5888.
Constitution Hall, 18th and D streets Northwest, Washington. 410-481-SEAT.
FedEx Field, Raljon Road, Landover. 410-481-SEAT.
Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 410-356-7469.
Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 410-481-SEAT.
MCI Center, 601 F St. N.W., Washington. 410-481-SEAT.
Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 410-481-SEAT.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 410-783-8000.
Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, 12826 Laurel-Bowie Road, Laurel. 410-792-0664 or 301-953-1993.
Morgan State University, Gilliam Concert Hall, Argonne and McCallum drives. 410-481-SEAT.
Nation, 1015 Half St. S.E., Washington. 410-481-SEAT.
Nissan Pavilion, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, Va. 410-481-SEAT.
Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va. 410-481-SEAT.
Pier Six Concert Pavilion, President Street and Eastern Avenue. 410-481-SEAT.
Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Drive, Aberdeen. 410-481-SEAT.
Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 410-547-9000.
Warner Theatre, 13th Street (between E and F streets) Northwest, Washington. 410-481-SEAT.
Clubs
Fletcher's, 701 S. Bond St. 410-481-SEAT.
Sept. 15: Martin Sexton.
Sept. 16: Brendan Benson, the Wellfed Boys.
Sept. 18: Yellowcard, Wakefield, Don't Look Down, Mercutio's Insults.
Sept. 20: Juliana Hatfield.
Sept. 21: Superdrag.
Sept. 24: Drive-By Truckers.
Sept. 25: Seven Nations.
Sept. 26: Mindless Self Indulgence.
Oct. 2: Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise.
The 9:30 Club, 815 V St. N.W., Washington. 410-481-SEAT.
Sept. 12: The Doves.
Sept. 13: Andrew W.K., the Used.
Sept. 14: Pietasters.
Sept. 16: Gene, Matthew.
Sept. 18: George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars.
Sept. 19: Mest, Home Grown, Catch 22.
Sept. 20: Wire.
Sept. 21: Grant Lee Phillips, Kirsten Hersh, John Dee.
Sept. 22: Bright Eyes.
Sept. 23: Gomez.
Sept. 24: Juanes.
Sept. 26: Super Furry Animals.
Sept. 27: Dillinger Escape Plan.
Sept. 28: Gus Gus, Balligomingo.
Sept. 29: Aimee Mann.
Oct. 3: Ryan Adams.
Oct. 5: Love Seed Mama Jump.
Oct. 9: Hot Water Music & Thrice.
Oct. 10: Dashboard Confessional.
Oct. 12: Karl Denison's Tiny Universe.
Oct. 13: Chick Corea Elektric Band.
Oct. 14: Wilco.
Oct. 16: Reel Big Fish, Starting Line, Kicks.
Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545.
Sept. 12: Marty Stuart Band.
Sept. 13: Billy Price Band.
Sept. 14: Joe Sample.
Sept. 15: BR5-49.
Sept. 18: Melvin Seals.
Sept. 19: Acoustic Alchemy.
Sept. 20: Graham Nash.
Sept. 22: Jimmy Smith Band.
Sept. 23: Deanna Bogart.
Sept. 24: John Berry.
Sept. 25: David Grisman Quintet.
Sept. 26: Saffire Uppity Blues Women.
Sept. 27: Tom Lagana Group.
Sept. 28: Chuck Prophet.
Sept. 29: Spyro Gyra.
Sept. 30: Joan Osborne.
Oct. 1: Dave Wakeling's English Beat.
Oct. 4: Schooner Fare.
Oct. 5: NRBQ.
Oct. 6: Lake Trout.
Oct. 7: Solas.
Oct. 8: Guy Clark, Mary Gauthier.
Oct. 9-10: Leon Redbone.
Oct. 11: Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone.
Oct. 12: Livingston Taylor.
Oct. 13-14: Kim Richey, David Poe.
Oct. 15: Todd Snider.
Oct. 16: Kenny Rankin.
Oct. 17: Lee Greenwood.
Oct. 18: Eddie Money.
Oct. 19: Capitol Steps.
Oct. 20: Peter White.
Oct. 23: Chris Botti.
Oct. 24: Four Bitchin Babes.
Oct. 26: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Oct. 27: The Smothers Brothers.
Oct. 28: Hot House Flowers.
Oct. 29: Jose Feliciano.
Oct. 30: Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Dr. John.
Nov. 2: Steve Forbert, Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart.
Nov. 7: Tim Reynolds, Peter Prince.
Nov. 8: Christine Lavin, Julie Gold.
Nov. 9: The Nighthawks.
Nov. 10: James Cotton.
Nov. 12: Euge Groove.
Nov. 13: John Hammond.
Nov. 15: Austin Lounge Lizards.
Nov. 16: O'Malley's March.
Nov. 17: Keiko Matsui.
Nov. 18: Erin McKeown.
Nov. 21: Susan Werner, Steve Poltz.
Nov. 22: Ralph Stanley & His Clinch Mountain Boys.
Nov. 23: Karla Bonoff.
Nov. 29: The Seldom Scene.
Dec. 1: Greg Brown, Garnet Rogers.
Dec. 3-4: Gaelic Storm.
Dec. 5: Alison Brown, Andrea Zonn, Pierce Pettis, John Burr, Garry West.
Dec. 13: Deanna Bogart.
Dec. 15: Walter Beasley.
Dec. 16: Bacon Brothers.
Dec. 20-21: Hard Travelers.
Dec. 26: Good Deale Bluegrass Band, Mike Auldridge.
Dec. 27: "Hank Williams Tribute," featuring Robin and Linda Williams & Their Fine Group, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Lynn Morris, Marshall Wilburn, Dave Giegerich, Mark Schatz, Rickie Simpkins and Bill Kirchen.
Dec. 29: Buddy & Julie Miller.
Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. 410-337-7210.
Sept. 12: Strangefolk.
Sept. 13: Can't Hang, Voodoo Blue, From the Hip.
Sept. 14: Tripping Billies.
Sept. 16: The Wailers.
Sept. 19: Phix.
Sept. 20: Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
Sept. 21: The Recipe.
Sept. 26: John Butler Trio.
Sept. 27: Jah Works.
Sept. 28: Robert Walters' 20th Congress & Bullfrog, featuring Kid Koala.
Sept. 29: Hatebreed.
Oct. 5: Deep Banana Blackout.
Oct. 9: Joshua Redman.
Oct. 16: Yonder Mountain String Band.
Oct. 18: Reverend Horton Heat.
Oct. 26: Kelly Bell Band.