For the past two years, Kings of Leon has toured behind its crowning achievement, “Only by the Night.”
The group’s fourth album turned the Tennessee band from a club act into arena headliners. Three tracks off the disc topped the charts — as did the album itself.
While the group continues to get plenty of mileage from that record, it’s at work on a new album. The band says the songs on that disc may be darker and grungier than past efforts.
The band could play a few of those new tracks during its Saturday show at the Gorge.
Of course, fans can also count on hearing the group’s ubiquitous hits, such as “Use Somebody,” which won the 2009 Grammy for Record of the Year.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW, Quincy; $42.50 to $56.50; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Minus the Bear: This Seattle indie pop band returned to the charts this year with “Omni,” another intricate batch of high-wire rock songs.
The album, made by My Morning Jacket producer Joe Chiccarelli, continued an upward swing in sales for the group. The disc reached No. 49 on the Billboard 200, the band’s best showing to date.
The five-piece group will be able to celebrate that success with friends on Saturday, as it headlines a show in its hometown.
8 p.m. Saturday, Showbox at the Market, 1426 First Ave., Seattle; $17.50; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
The Avett Brothers: This group’s mix of folk and bluegrass went mainstream in 2009, as super producer Rick Rubin helmed its major label debut, “I and Love and You.”
Longtime fans may have been nervous about a change in direction for the North Carolina act, but the Avett Brothers stayed true to form, delivering another bright batch of alt-country tunes.
While the group’s sound remained intact, its status changed. The album debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200, winning the band its largest audience to date.
The group will bring its warm harmonies to Seattle on Sunday.
8 p.m. Sunday, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; $28 to $43; stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Adam Lambert: This “American Idol” star has mostly stayed out of the headlines since his suggestive performance at the American Music Awards.
His provocative dancing at that event sparked a controversy, but these days, he’s letting his songs get all the attention.
His debut album, “For Your Entertainment,” continues to generate hits with its blend of edgy glam rock and simple pop music.
The singer will swing through Seattle as his songs “Whataya Want From Me” and “If I Had You” continue to pepper the Billboard Hot 100.
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., Seattle; $35; ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
Neil Young: The rock ‘n’ roll icon sold out his Tuesday solo show in Seattle.
8 p.m. Tuesday, Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St., Seattle; sold out; stgpresents.org or 877-784-4849.
Andy Rathbun: arathbun@heraldnet.com; 425-339-3455
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