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If you love live music, there's no better place than NYC—home to countless venerated concert halls that host both superstars and rising stars every night of the week. Below, find a sampling of upcoming shows

February
March
April
May
June

February 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28; March 2 
Bjork at New York Hall of Science  and Roseland Ballroom
Icelandic singer Bjork takes the meaning of "performance" to new heights as she brings compositions from her latest creation, Biophilia, to North America for the first time. Concertgoers should expect the unexpected—a choir of 24 women and custom-made pendulum-harps are just some of the enticing elements in store. For more info, visit nysci.org  and livenation.com.

February 5, 12 and 26
Fred Armisen at Union Pool
This is exactly…the reason it's outrageous is that no one…any mere assumption that we as a mass are gonna come together to…I wouldn't…I think…once… If you're like us, you could watch Fred Armisen do anything and be absolutely delighted. He acts, he tells jokes, he writes, he sings, he plays the drums—is there anything this man can't do? Probably not. This month, he does one of the things he can do—play covers of some of his favorite songs—at Union Pool in Brooklyn. For more info, visit brownpapertickets.com.

February 22
Dia Frampton at Highline Ballroom 
One of the more likeable contestants from the first season of The Voice, Dia Frampton has had a number-one single on iTunes and has climbed as high as number 20 on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart. For more info, visit highlineballroom.com.

February 23
Regina Spektor at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center 
NYC's own Regina Spektor—she was born in Russia but moved to the Bronx as a child—brings her quirky, catchy, touching songs to Lincoln Center. The show is a benefit for the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. For more info, visit jalc.org. 

February 24
Tragedy at Brooklyn Bowl
Setting Barry Gibb's falsetto vocals to metal is hilarious, but it's also a natural fit. The results are mesmerizing. For more info, visit brooklynbowl.com.

February 24 and 25
The Johnny Cash 80th Birthday Bash at The Bell House and Littlefield
Alex Battles & The Whisky Rebellion pay tribute to the “Man in Black.” Battles, whose songwriting style often mirrors that of past industry greats, seems perfectly qualified to honor the country icon—he founded both the Brooklyn Country Music Festival and the CasHank Hootenanny Jamboree. For more info, visit ticketweb.com. 

February 25 and March 10
Pacifica Quartet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art 
This award-winning chamber ensemble plays selections by Beethoven at one of the world's most venerable art museums. For more info, visit metmuseum.org.

February 28 and March 1
School of Seven Bells at The Mercury Lounge
School of Seven Bells' new album, Ghostory, adds a new level of storytelling to their familiar sound. The album narrates the life of Lafaye, a little girl surrounded by the ghosts of her past. For more information, visit mercuryloungenyc.com.

February 28–March 3, March 6–10
Soulive at Brooklyn Bowl 
"Bowlive," the multi-day soul-and-bowl extravaganza, returns for a third year. Put on your dancing and/or bowling shoes and soak in the sounds of organ-driven jam-jazz and the clattering of pins. For more info, visit brooklynbowl.com. 

February 28 and March 1
Van Halen at Madison Square Garden
You might as well jump on the opportunity to see Van Halen perform live with their original vocalist, the inimitable David Lee Roth. For more info, visit thegarden.com.

February 29 and March 8
Craig Finn at The Mercury Lounge and Music Hall of Williamsburg
Hold Steady singer Craig Finn steps into the spotlight and takes on life as a soloist in his latest venture, Clear Heart Full Eyes. The artist weaves true-to-life tales of an older generation into mellow tracks accompanied by the keyboard and steel guitar. For more information, visit mercuryloungenyc.com.

March 2
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Irving Plaza 
Born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and raised in Lindenhurst, Long Island, Pat Benatar has done NYC and its suburbs proud with a string of iconic hits including "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" and "Love is a Battlefield." Fun fact: Benatar's "You Better Run" was the second video ever played on MTV. Tonight, she performs with her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

March 9
Balkan Beat Box at Irving Plaza 
Balkan Beat Box trends a bit more toward hip-hop beats and electronic sounds than their "gypsy-punk" cousins in Gogol Bordello, but both bands’ songs make it almost impossible not to dance. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com. 

March 9; April 6 and 9 
Bruce Springsteen at the Apollo Theater and  Madison Square Garden
There’s no denying that “The Boss” knows how to put on a show. With 17 albums (Wrecking Ball being the latest) and countless hits under his belt, Springsteen's raspy rock 'n' roll voice remains one of the best and most recognizable in the biz. For more info, visit apollotheater.org and ticketmaster.com. 

March 10
They Might Be Giants at Terminal 5
Brooklyn's own They Might Be Giants sure can name a record. Their new rarities collection is called Album Raises New and Troubling Questions. Come see them play a rock 'n' roll show—for adults, not kids—at Terminal 5. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com.

March 12
The Black Keys at Madison Square Garden
This blues-rock duo has gone from indie phenomenon to full-on pop sensation. Fresh off a recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, they headline Madison Square Garden. Lively Brits the Arctic Monkeys open. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

March 13
Yelawolf at Brooklyn Bowl
Alabama-born rapper Yelawolf takes his southern accent–infused rhymes to Brooklyn Bowl. His Shady label debut, Radioactive, reached as high as number four on the Billboard rap charts, so it's fair to say that Yelawolf's fame is already spreading far beyond the underground. For more info, visit brooklynbowl.com.

March 15
Squarepusher at Webster Hall
Squarepusher (Tom Jenkinson) gives collaboration a try in his latest venture, titled Shobaleader One. Instead of self-programming and playing his tracks, the artist brought in talent from other projects for this instrumental experiment. The album reflects Squarepusher’s signature style, but he says that it shows more "focus" than his past work. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

March 17
Bomb the Music Industry! at Death by Audio 
This DIY punk collective distributes its abrasive ska- and electronic-tinged albums for free online and will spray-paint its logo onto your blank T-shirt on request. For more info, visit bigcartel.com.

March 21 and 22
The Wedding Present at The Bell House and Le Poisson Rouge 
The Wedding Present’s eighth album was four years in the making and eagerly anticipated by the UK band’s loyal fans. Now, the ever-evolving indie-rock group brings their signature brand of love songs to the City. Their North American tour promises not to disappoint—heeding fan requests, the group will play the hit album Seamonsters in its entirety in addition to brand-new tracks. For more info, visit thebellhouseny.com and lepoissonrouge.com.

March 22
Danny Brown at Santos Party House
Danny Brown hails from Detroit, and his lyrics reflect the unglamorous realities of life in his home city. He grew his fan base on the Internet, gaining blogger support and making his album The Hybrid available for free. For more info, visit santospartyhouse.com.

March 24
Jefferson Starship at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Paul Kantner and company crank out the hits (from both Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship) in Midtown. Want somebody to love? Need somebody to love? Then be there. For more info, visit bbkingblues.com.

March 30
Jenny Owen Youngs at The Mercury Lounge
Jenny Owen Youngs plays twee and power-pop buoyed by sincere lyrics and catchy choruses. For more info, visit mercuryloungenyc.com.

March 31
Guitar Wolf at Knitting Factory 
These Japanese greaser punks sound like the Ramones playing through a payphone. You're unlikely to find more entertaining performers anywhere. For more info, visit bk.knittingfactory.com.

April 1
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. at Bowery Ballroom
They’re from Detroit, are named for a famed NASCAR family and perform in racing suits, but Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.’s breezy, trippy '60s-influenced tunes shaded with Beach Boys–styled harmonies are more likely to conjure convertible rides on the PCH than revving engines at the racetrack. In fact, their 2010 Horse Power EP contains an ethereal cover of Pet Sounds’ “God Only Knows.” For more info, visit boweryballroom.com. 

April 2
Andrew W.K. at Webster Hall 
When it's time to party, Andrew W.K. will always party hard. Plus, he really loves New York City.  Tonight, he plays his debut album I Get Wet in its entirety. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

April 4
The Naked and Famous at Terminal 5 
The popular, upcoming New Zealand rockers attempt to earn their NYC stripes. Their sunburnished sound and dusty, nostalgic melodies ought to provide relief for winter-weary fans. For more information, visit terminal5nyc.com.

April 5
Our Lady Peace at Bowery Ballroom
These Canadian rockers—the favorite band of American Idol winner David Cook—are set to release their eighth studio album, Curve, in April. The group is promoting the LP as a return to form after a couple of rough outings. For more info, visit boweryballroom.com.

April 7
Nada Surf at Webster Hall
Best known for their infectious, angsty 1990s hit "Popular," Nada Surf has carved out a niche in the indie scene and earned respect as much more than a one-hit wonder in the years since. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

April 9 and 10
The Horrors at Music Hall of Williamsburg
Bass? These Iowan punks don't need no stinkin' bass. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

April 17
Tower of Power at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Hailing from Oakland, Calif., funk juggernauts Tower of Power have remained popular for more than 40 years, thanks to a soulful sound that gives them multigenerational appeal. For more information, visit bbkingblues.com.

April 20
Rodrigo y Gabriela at Radio City Music Hall
The Mexican guitar duo is gaining an increasingly large following throughout North America, thanks in part to their compositions appearing in feature films Pirates of the Caribbean and Puss in Boots. Tonight, they support their latest creation, Area 52—which was recorded with the backing of a 13-piece Cuban orchestra. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.

April 21
Fountains of Wayne at Irving Plaza
Though they’re best known for "Stacy’s Mom," an unlikely top-40 hit, the gentlemen in Fountains of Wayne—named for a fountain store in Wayne, NJ—have been cranking out their distinctive brand of sensitive pop-rock since the 1990s, and they’re still at it today. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com.

April 21
Philip Glass at The Metropolitan Museum of Art  
In "Philip Glass at 75," perhaps the world's best-known minimalist composer (though he prefers a more nuanced description of his work) marks a milestone birthday by performing his own works at The Temple of Dendur. It's just one of many Glass celebrations throughout the City. For more info, visit metmuseum.org. 

April 24–26
Miike Snow at Terminal 5
Miike Snow's self-titled debut album draws upon band members' DJ and punk-rock backgrounds. For more info, visit mercuryloungenyc.com. 

April 27
Colin Hay at Town Hall
Since his time with Australian '80s pop band Men at Work, former frontman Colin Hay has been…at work, cranking out 11 solo albums. The latest is called Gathering Mercury. For more information, visit bowerypresents.com.

April 30–May 2
Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall
Fun fact: Barry Manilow fans are called “fanilows.” Fun fact number two: Manilow is a local boy, raised in Williamsburg. With this series of performances, one of the smoothest singers in the biz hits Radio City for a three-night stint. Consider it a homecoming. For more info, visit radiocity.com.

May 2 
Port Chuck at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
If Port Chuck members Brandon Barash, Bradford Anderson, Scott Reeves and Steve Burton sound familiar, you may be a fan of General Hospital. As it turns out, they're also a talented rock quartet that cranks out a crowd-pleasing assortment of classic rock covers. Who knew? For more information, visit bbkingblues.com.

May 3–4
Lady Antebellum at Radio City Music Hall
After appearing on Saturday Night Live earlier this season, this Nashville trio is back in Midtown at the world-famous home of the Rockettes. Their new record, We Own the Night, received a Grammy nod for Best Country Album. For more info, visit radiocity.com.

May 4
Andrew Bird at The Beacon Theatre 
Brooklyn indie-folk favorite Andrew Bird's classical upbringing is apparent in his signature style, sometimes referred to as "baroque pop," which intermingles violin and glockenspiel with modern guitar, vocals and whistling. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com.

May 7
Spiritualized at Terminal 5
Drawing from gospel, soul and the trance-rock style of Jason Pierce's defunct Spacemen 3, Spiritualized thrives on musical contradictions. Fans should expect tracks from their latest album, Sweet Heart Sweet Light—a project two years in the making. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com. 

May 12
Neon Indian at Terminal 5 
Submerge yourself in the haze of electronic/indie pop beats created by Alan Palomo and company. For more info, visit terminal5nyc.com.

May 18
Chavez at Bowery Ballroom
NYC's own Chavez, the force behind influential '90s releases Gone Glimmering and Ride the Fader, brings its math-rock sound to the Bowery. For more info, visit boweryballroom.com. 

May 18
Loudon Wainwright III at Town Hall 
Grammy Award winner Loudon Wainwright III began his folk-music career back in the ‘60s. Decades later, the 65-year-old singer-songwriter-actor is still on the road. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.

May 20
The Promise Ring at Irving Plaza 
The 1990s emo vets—they of album titles like Nothing Feels Good and 30° Everywhere—have reunited for a short tour. Dance and/or weep at the New York City stop. For more info, visit irvingplaza.com.

May 29–30, June 11
Foster the People at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park 
Foster the People are the young folks behind summer 2011 anthem "Pumped Up Kicks," which may still be running ruts in your head right now. For more info, visit bowerypresents.com. 

June 12 and 13
Marillion at Irving Plaza
Standard bearers for the progressive rock revival of the early 1980s, Marillion continues to create a unique brand of emotional, melodic, dramatic music with influences from electronica to jazz. On their first North American tour since 2004, the band plans to perform a different set list each night. Alternative-progressive band Sun Domingo opens. For more info, visit livenation.com.

July 6 and 7
Roger Waters at Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium welcomes the force behind Pink Floyd’s landmark album The Wall.  Backed by a band including guitarists Snowy White and Dave Kilminster, keyboardist Jon Carin, organist Harry Waters and drummer Graham Broad, the musician seeks to break down the barriers of the digital age and inspire a quest for truth and kindness. For more info, visit ticketmaster.com.