American Idol Live: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Skylar Laine and Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips. July 7 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont; $30.50-$66; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Dave Matthews Band: DMB’s summer tour includes Brandi Carlile on the lineup. July 6-7 at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, W2699 County Road D, East Troy, Wis.; $50-$90; livenation.com
Neil Diamond: It’s the “Very Best of Neil Diamond” performed by the legend himself. July 6 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; $55-$120; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Lalah Hathaway: The R&B and soul singer performs songs from her latest, “Where it all Begins.” June 29 at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St.; $30 (17+); livenation.com
Heart: One of the best-rocking girl bands ever is at it again. July 6 at The Venue, Horseshoe Casino, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond; $45-$75; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Ziggy Marley: It’s reggae fireworks when the five-time Grammy winner makes another Chicago stop on his “Forward to Love” tour. July 2 at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St.; $26; 866-468-3401, ticketweb.com
