Tater Family Traveling Circus Luke Edwards, singer/songwriter and guitarist that fronted longtime regional N.C. outfit Tater, has now settled into Southern rock and country with TFTC. Edwards is a skilled songwriter, wrapping his guitar around tales of the South, keeping it simple and often folksy. TFTC has some originals mingled with old Tater tunes and rocking covers. With Cattletruck. Double Door Inn (Samir Shukla)

Bon Jovi The "other" New Jersey band – Springsteen would top the list – is out on tour in support of their latest album, The Circle. Chances are you'll hear a lot of hits this time around, with an emphasis on the new album, which is the band's eleventh. The band's last tour, in support of The Lost Highway, ranked as the No. 1 tour for 2008. Those are big shoes to fill. Time Warner Cable Arena (Jeff Hahne)