This week, 56 new shows, include true diva Sarah Brightman, hometown heroes the Black Keys, soul siren Jill Scott, ex-G&R guitarist Buckethead, dance troopers the Crystal Method, Chubby Checker (if you missed him last time, he’ll be doing “The Twist” again), Nina Simone’s Daughter, and some cruddy radio rock. Read on for a full rundown. — D.X. Ferris
This article appears in Jun 4-10, 2008.

Hello my dear.
Behind a melody
the close of the
day resembles the
north wind attending
a field, and this
water-course appears
in my mind like
a delicate sadness
at the height of
the season: I wait
for a pleasure, I dream
the sunflower.
Francesco Sinibaldi