Bette Midler at the Richmond Coliseum
From her bathhouse days with pianist Barry Manilow, Bette Midler has presented her multifarious talents with a stiff shot of sass. Now she comes to the Richmond Coliseum on her “Kiss My Brass” Tour Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.50-$125.50. 262-8100 or 780-4970 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Leftover Salmon’s Drew Emmitt at Cary Street Cafe
With Leftover Salmon on indefinite hiatus, singer and multi-instrumentalist Emmitt has released a solo album and assembled an acoustic four-piece. His new band brings newgrass to Cary Street Café Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15.
The Last Vegas at Legend
From the pot of loud, fuzzy, hairy rock that boils out of the Midwest comes The Last Vegas, bringing its thrashing, blues-heavy sound to the Legend Brewing Company Oct. 24. The Deviltones open, starting at 11 p.m. Tickets are $3.
