LOCAL



Meridian



• Saturday, Feb. 9 — Meridian Symphony Orchestra performs at the MSU Riley Center featuring Janice Fehlauer and Jenny Gregoire, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$30 for adults. Call (601) 696-2200.

• Wednesday, Feb. 13 — Bela Fleck and Chick Corea at the MSU Riley Center, 8 p.m. Tickets: $53-$59. Call (601) 693-2200 or go to www.msurileycenter.com.

• Thursday, Feb. 14 — Show Me The Love Valentine Gala for LOVE’s Kitchen at the MSU Riley Center, 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Tickets: $1,000 per table of eight, includes food, drinks, live music. Call Amy Jacob at (601) 480-6977 or Charlotte Scott at (601) 938-1505 for more information and tickets.

• Sunday, Feb. 17 — Drum! at the MSU Riley Center, 4 p.m. Tickets: $31-$37, Call (601) 693-2200 or go to www.msurileycenter.com.



MISSISSIPPI



Jackson



• Thursday-Wednesday, Feb. 7-13 — Dixie National Rodeo and Livestock Show at Mississippi Coliseum. Entertainment includes Craig Morgan, Little Big Town, Marty Stuart, Lonestar, Joe Nichols and others. Visit the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Web site at www.mdac.state.ms for more information.



Robinsonville/Tunica



• Friday, Feb. 15 — Gretchen Wilson at Gold Strike Casino Resort, 9 p.m. Tickets: $75, www.goldstrikemississippi.com.

• Friday, Feb. 15 — 17th Annual Blues Bash with Bobby “Blue” Bland, Bobby Rush, Shirley Brown and more at Sams Town Casino, 7 p.m. Tickets: $45, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Saturday, Feb. 16 — The Doobie Brothers at Bluesville in the Horseshoe Casino, 9 p.m. Tickets: $45, www.ticketmaster.com.



Tupelo



• Thursday, Feb. 14 — Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire at the BancorpSouth Arena, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.50-$57.50, www.bcsarena.com.



ROAD TRIPS



ALABAMA



Huntsville



• Sunday, Feb. 17 — Bobby “Blue” Bland at Crossroads, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20, www.crossroadsmusic.biz, or call (256) 513-6733.



ARKANSAS



Little Rock



• Wednesday, Feb. 20 — Alvin Youngblood Hart and the North Mississippi Allstars at Revolution, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $18-$20, www.rumbarevolution.com.



FLORIDA



Pensacola



• Thursday, Feb. 21 — Shane and Shane at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church. For more information go to www.marcuspointebaptist.org.



GEORGIA



Atlanta



• Thursday, Feb. 7 — Mike Farris at Smith’s Olde Bar, 8 p.m. Tickets: $10, www.smithsoldebar.com.

• Sunday, Feb. 10 — Van Halen at Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$149.50, www.ticketmaster.com.



LOUISIANA



Baton Rouge



• Friday, Feb. 15 — Last Waltz Ensemble at Chelsea’s, 10 p.m. For more information go to www.chelseascafe.com.



Lafayette



• Friday, Feb. 8 — Bobby “Blue” Bland at the Cajundome, 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50-$42.50, www.ticketmaster.com.



New Orleans



• Friday, Feb. 8 — Van Halen at New Orleans Arena, 8 p.m. Tickets: $47.50-$147.50, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Thursday, Feb. 14 — Last Walt Ensemble at Tipitina’s Uptown, 10 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance. $12 at the door.



TENNESSEE



Knoxville



• Sunday, Feb. 10 — Indigo Girls at the Bijou Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50, www.knoxbijou.com.

• Monday, Feb. 11 — Gordon Lightfoot at the Tennessee Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $44-$53, www.tennesseetheatre.com.



Memphis



• Friday-Saturday, Feb. 15-16 — Tinsley Ellis at B.B. King’s Blues Club, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Go to memphis.bbkingsclubs.com.



Nashville



• Sunday, Feb. 10 — Al Jarreau at the Wildhorse Saloon, 6 p.m. Tickets: $25-$95, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Tuesday, Feb. 12 — Nashville Celebrates Elvis at the Ryman Auditorium with Amy Grant, B.J. Thomas, Mac Davis, Pat Boone, Ronnie McDowell, T.G. Sheppard, The Jordanaires, Vince Gill and others, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$100, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Friday, Feb. 15 — Brad Paisley at the Sommet Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29.75-$49, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Friday-Saturday, Feb. 15-16 — Rick Springfield at the Wildhorse Saloon, 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$125, www.ticketmaster.com.

• Sunday, Feb. 17 — The Four Tops and The Temptations at Ryman Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$59.50, www.ticketmaster.com.