FRIDAY
Rock music
UFO
WHAT: This British hard rock-slash-heavy metal band has been around since 1969. Founding members singer Phil Mogg and drummer Andy Parker are leading the current band, along with longtime keyboard player Paul Raymond (since '76) and guitar legend Vinnie Moore (a fixture since 2004). For their album "The Visitor," Mogg recorded his vocals at Area 51 in Nevada. Also on the bill is MindFlow, a Brazilian band that does not - repeat - not play sambas. Let's just say they're completely compatible with UFO.
WHEN: 8 p.m. (doors open at 7)
WHERE: The Boardwalk, 9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale
COST: $35 at the door
INFORMATION:
(916) 988-9247, www.boardwalkrocks.com
FRIDAY
New Orleans funk
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
WHAT: Led by Aaron Neville's son (and Neville Brothers nephew), Dumpstaphunk has quite a pedigree. Band members have credits with such heavyweights as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Harry Connick Jr. and the Funky Meters. After several years of simmering its musical stew at local New Orleans gigs - including Mardi Gras - this band is serving some seriously funky sounds.
WHEN: 10 p.m.
WHERE: Harlow's, 2708 J St., Sacramento
COST: $19.50
INFORMATION: (916) 441-4693, www.harlows.com
FRIDAY
Country music
Xtreme Muzik Tour
WITH: Headliners Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, opening act Road 88, plus Cowboy Troy & 2 Foot Fred
WHAT: Fans may not have heard much from Big & Rich in the past couple of years, but that's changing with this tour. Big & Rich and Wilson share an eight-piece band and remain on stage together for most of the show. Throw in an opening act and a couple of members of the Muzik Mafia founded by Rich in 2001, and you've got a stageful of country talent.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Outdoor Amphitheater at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln
COST: $25-$79, plus taxes and fees
INFORMATION: (916) 408-7777
SATURDAY
Fowl festival
Fair Oaks Chicken Festival
WHAT: Why did the chicken cross the road? To see a play at the Fair Oaks Theatre Festival, maybe. To hang out on the street with other feathered friends. To peck for food in the park, perhaps. And, of course, to be guests of honor at this celebration of the loud and proud residents of Old Fair Oaks. There will be food and craft vendors, microbrews for sale, a kids park and live entertainment featuring Mumbo Gumbo, Lightning Hand Band, Endangered Souls and Hired Guns.
WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Fair Oaks Village, 10219 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks
COST: Free
INFORMATION: (916) 966-1036, www.fairoakspark.org
SATURDAY
Chinese music
Jenny Tseng
WHAT: Born in Macau and based in Hong Kong, Tseng is a superstar in the Asian music world. This diva with the powerful voice and strong personality has a career that spans more than three decades. Her repertoire includes Cantonese and Mandarin songs. Tseng has said that big concert tours are becoming tiring and she's looking forward to living a quieter, simpler life - hence the title of this show: "Farewell World Tour."
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Summer Stage Outdoor Ampitheatre, Cache Creek Casino Resort, 14455 Highway 16, Brooks
COST: $58-$158
INFORMATION: (530) 796-3118, www.cachecreek.com
TUESDAY
House concert
Cataldo
WHAT: Cataldo is the recording project of Seattle musician Eric Anderson, who makes deeply personal music of great joy and sorrow. His latest recording, "Prison Boxing" (to be released the day of the show), is about the end of a relationship and is, he admits, "something of a contradiction - a warm, uplifting heartbroken record. I have such happy memories of making this record about such an unpleasant time." This house concert is sponsored by Davis radio station KDVS.
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Robot Rocket Residence, 633 M St., Davis
COST: Donation requested
INFORMATION: (530) 752-0728
WEDNESDAY
Mexican music
Martha Toledo
WHAT: This internationally recognized Zapotec singer makes her Sacramento debut in a concert of songs carrying a contemporary message of respect and dignity for Latin American women. Accompanied by guitarist José Roberto, she brings social awareness to her repertoire of classic and native songs.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: La Raza Galeria Posada, 1022 22nd St., Sacramento
COST: $15 advance
INFORMATION: (916) 446-5133
WEDNESDAY
Jazz rock fusion
Return to Forever IV
and 'Zappa Plays Zappa'
WHAT: Return to Forever is the definitive jazz-rock fusion ensemble. Driven by Chick Corea's keyboards, Stanley Clarke's bass and Lenny White's drums, RTF IV features French violinist extraordinare Jean-Luc Ponty and fiery guitarist Frank Gambale. Also on the bill is Dweezil Zappa bringing the music of his late father, Frank, to new audiences with "Zappa Plays Zappa."
WHEN: 8 p.m.
WHERE: Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center, UC Davis
COST: $55-$95 general, $27.50-$47.50 students
INFORMATION: (866) 754-2787, www.mondaviarts.org
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