Ozzy Osbourne secured his metal credentials decades ago with the revolutionary squall of Black Sabbath. But like countless other entertainers, he continues to make the rounds on the touring circuit — despite being less of a musician and more a professional celebrity these days. Still, fans will flock to his Feb. 8 show at the Pepsi Center for myriad legitimate reasons, including the fact that he’s a bona fide musical legend. Tickets for the show, with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($29.50-$79.50, TicketHorse)
Dave Matthews’ love affair with Colorado will continue when he visits the 1stBank Center on Dec. 9 as a co-headliner with guitarist Tim Reynolds. Despite his intimidating prowess on a variety of instruments, Reynolds owes much of his notoriety to his collaborations with Matthews, who considers Reynolds an ideal musical partner. Tickets are on sale at noon on Saturday. ($85-$95, TicketHorse)
George Lopez never sits still for long. Despite the cancellation of his five-year sitcom on ABC (now in syndication) he’s lately been hosting the TBS late-night show “Lopez Tonight” in addition to regular touring. He returns to Colorado for a Nov. 20 show at the Pikes Peak Center. Tickets are on sale at noon today. ($40-$60, TicketsWest)
Guster is a different band than when it first started — as a cutesy acoustic trio with hand-clapping percussion, no less — but it did earn a loyal audience through its time on the college touring circuit. That’s paid off as the Massachusetts-bred act has evolved into a regular pop-rock group, though flashes of its formerly eccentric self come through on new album “Easy Wonderful.” Tickets for the band’s Jan. 14 concert at the Ogden Theatre are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($26.50, Ticketmaster)
The Black Angels are not ones for variety. The Austin, Texas, band picked its satisfyingly sludgy, neo-psychedelic sound years ago and has mostly stuck with it over the years, nailing the sort of dark, hazy, sexually charged vibe that runs through so many ’60s retrospectives and Vietnam War documentaries. The band hits the Bluebird Theater on Dec. 7 to promote new album “Phosphene Dream.” Tickets are on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. ($13-$16, Ticketmaster)
Low, the Minnesota indie-rock trio known for its exceedingly slow, quiet compositions, has often seemed in danger of imploding altogether, given the fiery personal life of singer-guitarist Alan Sparhawk. But with side projects like the thunderous Retribution Gospel Choir, Sparhawk gets a chance to exorcise his rock demons, leaving Low in the austere realm where it belongs. The band plays the Larimer Lounge Dec. 8 with Charlie Parr to celebrate the re-release of its 1999 EP, “Christmas.” Tickets are on sale. ($13-$15, )
