Big shows

W.Va.

Charleston

• Savion Glover in "Bare Soundz," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Tony Award-winner and tap dancer, Glover has graced the stages of Moulin Rouge, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Also, his work is in the animated film "Happy Feet" as lead character Mumble. Tickets, call 304-561-3536. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. $15 and up.

Chester

• Blondie, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. One of the great pop icons of New York's celebrated late '70s new wave punk scene. Tickets, visit any Ticketmaster location or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, Route 2, Chester. $20-$60.

Huntington

• Comedian Dan Davidson, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 12-15. Davidson relaxes the audience with the comfort of an old pair of jeans. His engaging Midwestern style has made thousands of fans from coast to coast. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10-$12.
• Heiner's Summer Concert Series: "Big Planet Soul," 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
• Huntington Symphony Orchestra's Picnic with the POPS, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, gates open at 5 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington.
• Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride Tour," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Carrie Underwood with special guest Jason Michael Carroll. Presented by WTCR. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington. $33-$53.

Point Pleasant

• "Live the Difference" with Our Heart's Hero and Philmont, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Pop/Rock Christian bands Our Heart's Hero and Philmont headline this year's event. Tickets, visit www.itickets.com and search "Live the Difference." Point Pleasant Riverfront Amphitheater, Point Pleasant. $5 in advance.

Ohio

Chillicothe

• Ghostfarm, 8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
• Gina Sicilia, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $12.
• Bobaflex, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $15.

Columbus

• Phil Lesh and Friends, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $38.
• These New Puritans, 9 p.m. Friday, June 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St. Columbus. $14.
• Friday Night Massacre featuring Sighlo, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 13. Tickets, visit www. ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $7.
• Hear the Cry Benefit Show, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Featuring Flowerdagger, Pirate, Eben Brusco and more. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $6.
• The Brave Youngster CD Release Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $5.
• Iron and Wine, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $23.
• Israel Vibration, 9 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $17.
• Motorpsycho, Grails and Nadja, 9 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, N. High Street at 15th Avenue, Columbus. $12.
• Mindless Self Indulgence, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $20.
• Rusted Root, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $20.
• Jagermeister Music Tour: Hatebreed and Type O Negative, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 27. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $23.
• Chris Rock, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 27. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St. Columbus. $37-$63.
• Tom Waits, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St. Columbus. $85.

Grove City

• AMA Flat Track and Beulah Mile Time Trials, 6 p.m. Friday, July 11. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Beulah Park, 3664 Grant Ave. Grove City. $12.

Lancaster

• Earth Angel Foundation presents Lou Gramm of Foreigner, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave. Lancaster. $20-$45.

Ky.

Ashland

• Kentucky Music Trail 2008 featuring Ricky Skaggs, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Sponsored in part by Fannin Motors, Eagle Distributing, Marathon Petroleum Company and WTCR. Tickets, call (606) 324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $35; $30; $10.
• Summer Motion, Friday-Saturday, July 4-5. Featuring Kansas, Marty Stuart and Tracy Lawrence. Opening acts include Ventures, Sarah Johns and Lady Antebellum. The Diamonds will perform at Ashland's Central Park. Fireworks will be let off at dusk on Friday. Riverfront Park, 15th Street, Ashland.

Morehead

• "Sundown at Moonlight Concert Series," 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Featuring Seven Turn, '70s and '80s rock. Bring lawn chairs and picnic supper to enjoy live music. Parking and concessions will be available. Located at the Moonlight Stage across from the school. Questions, call 606-783-2001; 606-780-4342. Moonlight School, 1st Street, Morehead. Free.

Pikeville

• George Jones, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, 126 Main St. Pikeville. $29.50-$49.50.

Prestonsburg

• Billie Jean Osborne's Kentucky Opry, 8 p.m. Saturdays, June 21-July 26, Aug. 30. Featuring Kentucky Opry Junior Pros. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $15; $13 seniors; $11 students; $10 groups 15 and more.

Whitesburg

• Appalshop's Seedtime on the Cumberland 2008, Tuesday-Saturday, June 10-14. Featuring Kathy Mattea, Darrell and Wayne Scott, Lee Sexton and Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys. Also scheduled to appear are Kentucky Wild Horse, Brett Ratliff and the Clack Mountain Spring Band, Rich and the Poor Folks, Songs of Coal and the Cowan Creek Pick and Bow All-Stars. Additionally offering film screenings, picking contests, gallery exhibits and more. Tickets, call 800-838-3006 or visit www.appalshop.org/seedtime/tickets.html. Appalshop, Inc. 91 Madison Ave. Whitesburg. Concerts, $25 in advance; most events free to public.