Look: The Month Ahead

Published: August 29, 2008

A richly distinctive guitarist from the 1960s onward, Carlos Santana enjoyed the biggest hit of his career with 1999's "Supernatural,” a guest-filled album that introduced him to a new generation. See Santana along with his opening act, son Salvador Santana, at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. For more information, call 235-8288.

Hanson's "MMMBop” was one of the biggest hits of 1997, but while the Tulsa trio has yet to surpass that commercial pinnacle, Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson still are delivering smartly-crafted pop on their latest disc, "The Walk.” See Hanson at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 on the Toyota Stage at the Oklahoma State Fair. For more information, go online to www.okstatefair.com.

Her earliest live performances involved drumming with Canadian punk bands, but Neko Case gained attention for her rich, Patsy Cline-like vocals on alternative country solo recordings. See Case with Giant Sand at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. For more information, call (866) 443-8849.

Before Fleetwood Mac takes on a worldwide tour and begins work on a new album, singer-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is playing theaters in support of his upcoming disc, "Gift of Screws.” See Buckingham's solo performance at the Brady Theater, 105 W Brady, in Tulsa. For more information, call (866) 443-8849.

After establishing himself as a virtuoso guitarist and strong songwriter, former Radish leader Ben Kweller temporarily joined The Bens, an alternative pop supergroup with Ben Folds and Ben Lee. See Kweller perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Bricktown Ballroom, 103 E California. For more information, call 236-4143.

— George Lang

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