BLUE OCTOBER AND YELLOWCARD, Nov. 4, Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station: No word on whether Deep Purple and Green Day also will turn out for this tribute to the colors of the rainbow.

MYSPACE MUSIC TOUR, FEATURING HELLOGOODBYE AND SAY ANYTHING, Nov. 11, Lonestar Pavilion at Sunset Station: MySpace has morphed from a little social networking site into a major brand name that has the capability to sponsor a nationwide rock tour.

BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, Dec. 1, Alamodome: In a matter of weeks, this game will be changed to its official title: Oklahoma vs. Missouri.

BLUE MAN GROUP, Dec. 3, AT&T Center: If the pet rock and pogs can catch on in American culture, why not three bald dudes painted blue and playing the drums?