Fall music preview: A look at Spokane’s upcoming concert calendar

It may be getting darker earlier, and temperatures are starting to drop, but that’s no excuse to ignore the plethora of concerts heading to Spokane this fall. And besides, you’ll be warm once you start shimmying to one of these shows anyway.

Sept. 22 - Folk-rock singer Jeff Crosby comes to the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave., with Spokane’s Hey! Is For Horses. Tickets are $8-$10 and are available through Ticketfly.

Sept. 22 - Aaron Lewis, lead singer of rock quintet Staind, comes to the Knitting Factory, 919 W. Sprague Ave., with his second solo country album, “Sinner.” With Travis Marvin. The show is sold out.

Sept. 22 - L.A.’s Death Valley Girls teams with Spokane’s Peru Rush and Indian Goat for this show at the Big Dipper, 171 S. Washington St. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Sept. 22-23 - Spokane Symphony and Opera Coeur d’Alene team up to present Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” at the Martin Woldson Theatre at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. Tickets are $28-$95 and available through TicketsWest or the Fox box office.

Sept. 23 - This Spokane show marks the last show of the year for Seattle indie-folk trio the Cave Singers, according to the band’s Facebook page. Come to the Bartlett, and send them off in style. $17.

Sept. 23 - Instrumental rock quartet Explosions in the Sky plays the Knitting Factory in support of 2016’s “The Wilderness.” $22.

Sept. 23 - Country music once again takes over the Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave., as Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Kane Brown and Deejay Silver take the stage. $32.25-$72.25. Tickets available through the Spokane Arena Box Office, all TicketsWest Outlets, at TicketsWest.com or by calling (800) 325-SEAT.

Sept. 23 - Former Melvins musicians bassist/vocalist Jared Warren and drummer/vocalist Coady Willis, aka Big Business, headline the Big Dipper with Dark White Light and Belt of Vapor. $12/advance; $15/day of show. Tickets available through Brown Paper Tickets.

Sept. 23 - Legendary band Earth, Wind and Fire play everything from R&B and funk to soul and rock, and they’re bringing it all to the INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Tickets are $43.50-$101.50 and available through TicketsWest.

Sept. 23 - The Spokane Jazz Orchestra will perform with singer Dee Daniels, who blends elements of gospel and blues into her jazz sound, at the Bing Crosby Theater. Tickets are $17-$27 and are available through TicketsWest.

Sept. 24 - Indie-rock six piece The Shins’ first album in five years, “Heartworms,” brings the band to the Knitting Factory with synth-pop act Day Wave. $39.50.

Sept. 24 - The Spokane String Quartet will perform the music of Joseph Haydn, Philip Glass and Robert Schumann at the Fox. $12/student; $16/senior; $20/general admission.

Sept. 25 - Americana-rock singer Stephen Kellogg brings his “Postcard” tour to the Bartlett. $20-$25.

Sept. 25 - Sacramento post-hardcore trio Slaves headlines the Big Dipper with Secrets, Out Came the Wolves, Picturesque, Velafire and Of Truth. $15/advance; $18/day of show, available through Hold My Ticket and at 4,000 Holes, 1610 N. Monroe St.

Sept. 26 - This month’s Northwest of Nashville showcase features Jenny Anne Mannan, Windoe, Ira Wolf, Quinell and Chris Molitor. $7-$10.

Sept. 26 - Hardcore quartet I Prevail headlines a heavy night at the Knitting Factory. With We Came As Romans, the Word Alive and Escape the Fate. $23.50.

Sept. 29 - Indie folk-pop quintet the National Parks brings its recently released third album, “Places,” to the Bartlett. With RIVVRS. $10-$12.

Sept. 29 - City and Colour, the alt-rock project of Dallas Green, headlines the Knitting Factory with opener David Bazan. $32.

Sept. 29 - Metal legends Scorpions and Megadeth team up for one night at Spokane Arena. $34.50-$89.50.

Sept. 29 - It’s a Washington trifecta as Spokane’s Buffalo Jones and Fake News perform with Vashon Island’s Danny Newcomb and the Sugarmakers at the Big Dipper. $6/advance; $8/day of show.

Sept. 29 - At this Bing Crosby Theater show, David Davas stars as Jim Morrison in the Doors Experience, and Randy Linder will lead a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act. $25-$35.

Sept. 29 - Pianist George Winston returns to the region and will perform in a new venue, the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Tickets start at $30 and are available through the resort, cdaresort.com.

Sept. 30 - Singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz’s latest album, “Undercurrent,” earned her the Grammys for Best Folk Album and Best American Roots Performance, for “House of Mercy,” at the 2017 ceremony. She’ll play tunes from the album at the Bartlett. With Brother Roy. $25.

Sept. 30 - Over the course of his career, guitarist Buckethead has released one EP and more than 300 studio albums, which means he has a lot to pull from for this Bing Crosby Theater show. With Brain and Brewer. $25.

Oct. 1 - “The Sing Off” champions Home Free, an a cappella country group from Minnesota, will perform music from its latest album “Timeless” at the Fox. $24.50-$249.50.

Oct. 3 - Nashville duo Sawyer brings their “indie sparkle pop” to the Bartlett with Spokane’s finger-style guitarist Lane King. $8-$10.

Oct. 3 - Trademark battles can’t stop “Chinatown dance rock” act the Slants from performing at the Big Dipper with Nat Park and the Tunnels of Love. $8/advance; $10/day of show.

Oct. 5 - Sample drinks from Spokane’ coffeehouse/wine bar scene while listening to music from Bob Riggs, Dave McRae, Michael and Keleren Millham, Madeline McNeill, Bo and Dan, and Heroes for Ghosts. At the Bartlett. $10-$12.

Oct. 5 - At their shows, electronic trio Black Tiger Sex Machine, in their signature tiger helmets, mix DJ sets with live instrumentation. With Kai Wachi, Sullivan King and Lektrique. $17-$22.50.

Oct. 5 - BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet brings its Cajun flair to the Fox in support of Spokane Public Radio. $47.

Oct. 6 - Electronic duo Barely Alive headline the Basement Dwellers tour with Virtual Riot, Ayzim and DJ F3lon. $25.

Oct. 6-7 - Bartlett regular Grieves, aka Seattle rapper Benjamin Laub, returns for two nights behind his latest album “Running Wild.” With deM atlaS and TMS (Oct. 6) and deM atlaS and Young Neves (Oct. 7). $16-$20.

Oct. 7 - Classical-pop quartet and YouTube favorites the Piano Guys return to Spokane Arena. The band’s sixth album, “Uncharted,” was released last year. $29.50-$179.50.

Oct. 7-8 - Pianist Ran Dank will perform the music of Dai Fujikura, Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonin Dvorak at these Spokane Symphony Classics shows at the Fox. $17-$60.

Oct. 10 - October’s Northwest of New Orleans, hosted by Hot Club of Spokane, features Washboard Chaz. $7-$10.

Oct. 10 - Rapper Tech N9ne returns to his adopted hometown on the “Strange Reign” tour. At the Knitting Factory. $26.50.

Oct. 10 - Blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa plays INB in support of 2016’s “Blues of Desperation.” $101-$151.

Oct. 11 - Boston indie-rock trio Palehound’s latest album, “A Place I’ll Always Go,” brings them to the Bartlett. $8.

Oct. 12 - Massachusetts hard rock trio Highly Suspect, the band behind “Little One” and “My Name Is Human,” play the Knitting Factory with DJ Redbees and Bones. $23.50.

Oct. 13 - On his “Raw” tour, rock/pop/soul singer Gavin DeGraw is performing his music as part of a trio for the first time in the U.S. At the Knitting Factory. $33-$110.

Oct. 13 - Portland Pink Floyd tribute act Pigs on the Wing will perform the legendary band’s “The Wall” in its entirety at this Bing Crosby Theater show. $17.

Oct. 14 - Dream pop act Sundae Crush and rock quintet Senor Fin join Spokane garage-rockers Runaway Octopus at the Bartlett. $5-$7.

Oct. 14 - Neil Diamond tribute act Super Diamond takes the Fox stage with the Spokane Symphony at this Spokane Symphony Pops concert. $45-$86.

Oct. 15 - “A Night with Janis Joplin” not only celebrates the iconic singer but also pays tribute to her musical influences, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. At INB. $29.50-$79.50.

Oct. 16 - The Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Kevin Hekmatpanah, will perform with guest soloist Lynn Harrell on cello. At the Fox. $12/students with ID and seniors; $15/general admission.

Oct. 17 - Local talent takes center stage at the Bartlett’s once-a-month Open Mic Night. Free.

Oct. 17 - Talk-rock trio Listener returns to the Big Dipper after playing there in June. This time, they’re joined by Levi the Poet, Comrades and Everett. $13/advance; $15/day of show. Tickets available through Hold My Ticket and at 4,000 Holes.

Oct. 19 - Rapper Famous Dex had to delay the release of his album “Dex Meet Dexter,” but he’s releasing new songs at a rapid pace to make up for it. At the Knitting Factory. $25.

Oct. 20 - Rap-rock quintet Hollywood Undead will release its fifth album, aptly titled “V,” a week after this Knitting Factory show so expect to hear some new tunes. With Butcher Babies and Demrick. $25.

Oct. 21 - Bluegrass five-piece Whiskey Shivers brings new album “Some Part of Something” to this 21-and-older late show at the Bartlett. $12-$15.

Oct. 21 - “Rave-hop” artist Meaux Green headlines a packed show at the Knitting Factory with Levitate, AMF, Doozy and Dee Jay Soup. $10.

Oct. 21-22 - Guest pianist Conrad Tao will join the Spokane Symphony at this “Classics: Tales of Tragedy” concert at the Fox. $17-$60.

Oct. 22 - Rapper Yelawolf returns to the Knitting Factory in support of his forthcoming album “Trial by Fire.” With Mikey Mike, Big Henri and Cookup Boss. $23.50-$125.

Oct. 24 - Americana duo Penny and Sparrow brings new album “Wendigo” to the Bartlett. With Lowland Hum. $15-$55.

Oct. 24 - Metal quartet Mastodon headline a heavy night at the Knitting Factory with Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. $39.50.

Oct. 25 - Animal fans rejoice as rock quintet A Giant Dog and Spokane punk rockers Itchy Kitty take the Bartlett stage. $8-$10.

Oct. 26 - After releasing its first album since 1998, this year’s “Damage and Joy,” Scottish alt-rock band the Jesus and Mary Chain play the Bing Crosby Theater, presented by the Bartlett. $39.50.

Oct. 27 - South Carolina-based Christian rock quartet NEEDTOBREATHE brings its “All the Feels” tour to the Knitting Factory with the Brummies. $31.

Oct. 28 - In support of “Rituals,” metal band In This Moment return to the Knitting Factory on the “Half God/Half Devil” tour. With Of Mice & Men and Avatar. $34.50.

Oct. 28 - No matter what house you’re in, wizards of all ages will get a kick out of the symphony’s “Halloween at Hogwarts” concerts (at 2 and 8 p.m.), conducted by professor Morihiko Nakahara. At the Fox. $19-$100. Audience members can also buy an LED wand and a robe and tie featuring their house’s colors.

Oct. 29 - The Spokane String Quartet, along with guest pianist Martin Labazevitch, will perform the music by Frederic Chopin, Grazyna Bacewicz and Juliusz Zarebski. At the Fox. $12-$20.

Oct. 31 - Indie-Americana musician David Ramirez stops by the Bartlett on his “We’re Not Going Anywhere” tour. With Molly Parden. $13-$15.

Oct. 31 - Alt-rock quartet Silversun Pickups headlines the Knitting Factory with Seattle indie-rock quartet Minus the Bear. $29.50.

Oct. 31 - Psychedelic-punk trio Thee Commons brings “Paleta Sonora,” which was released in July, to the Big Dipper with Itchy Kitty. $8/advance; $10/day of show. Brown Paper Tickets.

Nov. 1 - Hip-hop artist Brother Ali brings his first album in five years, “All the Beauty in This Whole World,” to the Bartlett. With Sa-Roc and DJ sets from Last Word and Sol Messiah. $20-$65.

Nov. 2 - To promote its new albums, “Deer Tick Vol. 1” and “Deer Tick Vol. 2,” alt-rock band Deer Tick is performing two sets, one acoustic and one electric, of music from throughout its discography on the “Twice Is Nice” tour. At the Bartlett. $25.

Nov. 3 - Fuzzy power-pop trio the Courtneys takes the Bartlett stage with Seattle noise-pop quartet Versing. $10-$12.

Nov. 3 - Local metal quartet (and Bloomsday favorites) the Nixon Rodeo headlines this free Knitting Factory show with Moretta, We Were Giants, Children of the Sun and Foxtrot Epidemic.

Nov. 4 - Legendary jazz pianist and family patriarch Ellis Marsalis will headline the 29th annual Whitworth Guest Artist Jazz Concert at Whitworth University’s Cowles Auditorium. Tickets are $15-$20 through TicketsWest.

Nov. 4 - The Weather Station, aka Toronto songwriter Tamara Lindeman, brings her new self-titled fourth album to the Bartlett. With James Elkington. $8-$10.

Nov. 4 - Alt-metal quartet Nothing More hits the Knitting Factory on the “Stories We Tell Ourselves” tour in support of the album of the same name. With Palisades, My Ticket Home and Hell or Highwater. $16.50-$125.

Nov. 4-5 - At the jam-packed “Classics: Overtures and Arias with Thomas Hampson,” the symphony will be joined by baritone Hampson, the Spokane Symphony Chorale and the EWU Symphonic Choir.

Nov. 5 - Nahko, known for fronting world music collective Nahko and Medicine for the People, plays the Knitting Factory in support of his first solo album, “My Name is Bear.” With 1000 Fuegos and Christina Holmes. $22.

Nov. 6 - The Ferris Wind Ensemble, led by Ben Brueggemeier, presents “Always United, Forever Strong,” a tribute to veterans. At the Fox. Free.

Nov. 8 - Chicago alt-rockers NE-HI hits the Bartlett stage with its latest album “Offers.” $6-$8.

Nov. 9 - At the 2017 Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards, Milwaukee-based folk duo Dead Horses picked up awards for Best Americana/Bluegrass Artist, Best Female Vocalist and Best Album of the Year for 2016’s “Cartoon Moon.” At the Bartlett. $10.

Nov. 9 - Foregoing a traditional album release, roots singer-songwriter Trevor Hall will release “The Fruitful Darkness” in four parts throughout 2017 and 2018. Part 1 was released in August. With East Forest at the Knitting Factory. $18.

Nov. 10 - Third Eye Blind, aka the band behind ’90s alt-rock hits like “Semi-Charmed Life” and “Jumper,” plays the Knitting Factory. The band released an EP called “We Are Drugs” last year. $37.50-$295.

Nov. 10 - In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles, featuring Beatles tribute act Abbey Road, comes to the Fox. $33-$68.

Nov. 11 - A chance meeting in a bar between singer/multi- instrumentalist Walker Lukens and Spoon drummer/producer Jim Eno led to a partnership that has spawned two EPs and September’s “Tell It to the Judge,” which brings Lukens to the Bartlett. $10-$12.

Nov. 11 - Canadian rock quartet Theory of a Deadman comes to the Knitting Factory in support of its forthcoming album “Wake Up Call.” With Royal Republic and Ayron Jones. $24.50.

Nov. 11 - Latin jazz ensemble Mambo Kings are joined by the Spokane Symphony at this Pops concert at the Fox. $39-$86.