JULY

26

Toby Keith: The multiplatinum country music superstar brings his Biggest & Baddest Tour 2008 to Las Vegas. Academy of Country Music award-winner Montgomery Gentry, Carter's Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir will open the show at 8 p.m. Mandalay Bay Events Center. Tickets: $83, $104. www.mandalaybay.com.

19

Coldplay: English rock band's Viva la Vida North American tour comes to the MGM Grand Hotel, 8 p.m., $55-$99. www.ticketmaster.com.

31-AUG. 6

Wayne Newton: Known as "Mr. Las Vegas," Newton performed his first Vegas show at the Flamingo in 1963 and has performed more than 30,000 shows there since. 8:30 p.m. MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre. All tickets are $65. 891-7777, www.mgmgrand.com.

AUGUST

1

Jonny Lang: Grammy-nominated instrumentalist Jonny Lang plays deep blues and rock 'n' roll. A performer since age 15, Lang's creativity is enjoyed by all ages. 9:30 p.m. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel. $20. $25. www.ticketmaster.com.

SEPTEMBER

5-7

Alice Cooper: Shock-rock pioneer performs as part of his Psycho-Drama Tour, 8 p.m. The Showroom, The Orleans Hotel & Casino; 21 and older. $55, www.ticketmaster.com.

19

Janet Jackson: The music diva returns to the touring circuit after seven years with her Rock Witchu Tour. 8 p.m. Mandalay Bay Events Center, $150.75, $100.75, $55.75. www.mandalaybay.com.

19-21

Boyz II Men: R&B soul singers perform 8 p.m., The Showroom, The Orleans Hotel & Casino. $38, $55, $66. www.orleanscasino.com.

OCTOBER

4

Santana: Guitar virtuoso's Live Your Light: 2008 World Tour will make its way to Las Vegas for one night. 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $45, $75 and $100. ticket www.master.com.

10-12

Creedence Clearwater Revisited performs 8 p.m. at The Showroom, The Orleans. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. www.ticketmaster.com.

18 AND 25

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band return as part of Buffett's The Year Of Still Here tour 2008. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. $65-$210. www.ticketmaster.com.