JULY

26

Ringo Starr: Ex-Beatles drummer and solo artist, 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena, Buffalo Bill's, $49.50-$71.50. 702-386-7867, 800386-7867.

AUGUST

Cher: The diva performs 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Colosseum, Caesars Palace. $95-$250. www.ticketmaster.com.

1

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

2

Rod Stewart and Bryan Adams: 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $52.50, $105, $157.50, 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.

19-21

Boyz II Men: R & B soul singers perform 8 p.m., The Showroom, The Orleans, from $35. www.ticketmaster.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. www.ticketmaster.com.

10-12

Creedance Clearwater Revisited perform 8 p.m. at The Showroom, The Orleans. Tickets on sale July 14. www.ticketmaster.com.

18 AND 25

Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band return to Las Vegas as part of Jimmy Buffett's "The Year Of Still Here" Tour 2008. 8 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena. $65, $105, $210. www.ticketmaster.com.

NOVEMBER

8-9

Madonna: Grammy Award winner and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performs 8 p.m. MGM Grand Garden Arena. $72, $167, $252, $357. www.ticketmaster.com