7 Nights Out
1: An Evening with Antsy McClain
Singer, songwriter, humorist and small town philosopher Antsy McClain writes what he knows: the good life. Staged from a fictitious trailer park called Pine View Heights, McClain’s live shows touch on country, rockabilly, jazz and swing mixed with poetry, heartfelt ballads and humorous tales.
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $20, through TicketsWest
Info: www.bingcrosbytheater.com
2: Terry Fator
“America’s Got Talent” winner and Las Vegas headlining ventriloquist Terry Fator performs on the West Plains.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road
Cost: Sold out
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com
3: The Pixies
The Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late ’80s alt rock movement and blazed the trail for artists from Nirvana to Radiohead to Pearl Jam with their iconic “loudquietloud” signature sound. The band’s most recent album, “Indie Cindy,” features three of the original four members, Black Francis, Joey Santiago and David Lovering
When: 8 p.m. today
Where: INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Cost: $39.50-$49.50, through TicketsWest
Info: www.inpac.com
3: When: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Aaron Carter began his career in show biz at the age of 7. Over the next five years he made a name for himself as an energetic and charismatic performer, both onstage and on albums such as his 1998 self-titled debut and the following year’s “Surfin’ USA.” He has had opening gigs for the Backstreet Boys – which features his brother Nick Carter – and Britney Spears, a biography and video collection, and appearances on Nickelodeon.
When: 8 p.m. Sunday
Where: Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave.
Cost: $15/advance, $18/day of show, $50/meet and greet, through Ticketweb
Info: sp.knittingfactory.com
6: Kix Brooks
Country music star, best known for being one half of the duo Brooks and Dunn, will perform in North Idaho
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Coeur d’Alene Casino, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley
Cost: $45-$55 through TicketsWest
Info: www.cdacasino.com
7: Randy Houser
One of the most powerful voices in country music today, Randy Houser’s hits include the breakout “Boots On” and his three consecutive No. 1 hits, “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights
Cost: $45-$75, through the casino box office
Info: (509) 481-6700 or www.northernquest.com