On stage in Casper

* STEVE MILLER BAND

The band behind the 1973 hit, "The Joker," isn't joking when it says it's coming to Casper. The band is on its second leg of a major North American tour that has already covered 37 cities. It will bring its musical range of acoustic solos, hard-driving Chicago blues, R&B and numerous hits to the Casper Events Center stage in November. Tickets go on sale Saturday, so go "Fly Like an Eagle" and swoop them up.

When: 7 p.m. NOV. 2

Where: Casper Events Center

Tickets: $34.50, $44.50 and $79.50, available at the Events Center Box Office, by calling 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256, or online at www.caspereventscetner.com. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. SATURDAY.

* BALL IN THE HOUSE

Following in the path of classic harmony groups like Boyz II Men and the Temptations, but with an urban twist, five-member vocal band Ball in the House blends a wide range of musical influences. They cover classic R&B, pop, hip-hop and gospel music in each of their more than 200 shows a year.

The band formed in Boston as a quartet and has morphed often over the years. It became a professional, fulltime band in 1997 when founder Jon J. learned how to do vocal beatbox percussion and asked a childhood friend to join and make it a quintet.

When: 7:30 p.m. SEPT. 25

Where: Natrona County High School, John F. Welsh Auditorium

Tickets: $4 to $12, available at Simply Shelia, Ayres Jewelry, Hill Music, The Shade Tree and Sonic Rainbow

Info: 265-1564 or www.artcorewy.com

* BARLOWGIRL CAN'T BE SILENT

Sister rock trio BarlowGirl, whose 2004 debut album produced the hit single "Never Alone," is bringing its thought-provoking lyrics and soaring melodies to Casper on its "Million Voices" fall tour. The three sisters will be joined by Jimmy Needham and Brooke Barrettsmith.

BarlowGirl's musical career has proven these young Christian women can't be silent about their faith, a press release said. They are outspoken about their belief in Christ and the value of living a moral life. That explains the title of their most recent release, "How Can We Be Silent."

"There's so much power in knowing that you are fighting for God," said Becca Barlow, the youngest sister, in the release. "I hope the world gets to see a new way that Christians are living as passionate, powerful people. They aren't just sitting back and watching the world unravel; they are doing something about it."

In order to prove the band's stance on doing something to help the world, at least $1 million of profits from the "Million Voices" tour will be given to Mercy Ministries, which provides housing, counseling and education to young women suffering from abuse, addiction and other emotional traumas.

When: 7 p.m. OCT. 8

Where: Faith Assembly of God, 4301 Casper Mountain Road

Tickets: $13 advance, $15 day of show, $25 VIP and $10 for groups of five or more

Info: 265-9121 or www.itickets.com

On stage around the state

RODNEY CARRINGTON PLAYS WYO.

Rodney Carrington has built a cult following with his hilarious and often crude stand-up that includes comedy and music about rednecks, women at bars and men acting like men. Songs like "Don't Look Now," "Little Things" and "Fred" have kept new and old fans coming back for more, a press release said.

His latest album, "King of the Mountains," is Carrington's first album of new material in more than four years. The album was followed by a Comedy Central special; his first DVD, "Rodney Carrington Live at the Majestic Theatre"; a book, "Coming Clean"; and a film released in select theatres Aug. 8 based on Toby Keith's hit song "Beer For My Horses."

Carrington's show is for mature audiences only.

* GILLETTE: Carrington plays at 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY at the CAM-PLEX Heritage Center. All seats are reserved and cost $40. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling (307) 682-8802 or (877) 4CAMPLEX, or online at www.cam-plex.com.

* CASPER: Carrington plays at 7 p.m. SEPT. 20 at the Casper Events Center. All seats are reserved and cost $40.75. Tickets are available at the box office, by calling 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256, or online at www.caspereventscenter.com.

Info: www.rodneycarrington.com or beerformyhorsesthemovie.com.

* LARAMIE: UW SYMPHONY 2008-2009 SEASON

The 2008-2009 University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra season has been set, and season tickets are now available. In a season that follows conductor Michael Griffith's travels, the music will explore sounds from throughout Europe and beyond.

Five concerts cost $40 adults, $28 seniors and $24 students. Order by calling (307) 766-6666, or buy in person at the Fine Arts Ticket Office in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center. Individual tickets for the Gala Holiday Dinner may also be purchased at this time.

OCT. 9: The orchestra's season opens with the Dvorak Symphony No. 6, a perfect cross between Czech folk-like simplicity and symphonic power. Faculty pianist Rubia Santos will bring a dance-like concerto from her native Brazil, while the concert will open with the witty overture to Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro."

NOV. 20: This program is built around England - where Griffith taught UW's London Semester - Germany and Vienna. It will feature Sir Edward Elgar's "Enigma Variations," Tai Murray on the Bruch "Violin Concerto No. 1" and Beethoven's overture to "Fidelio."

DEC. 6 and 7: Once again, many of UW's finest players and singers will gather together to present wonderful music of the holiday for the Gala Holiday concerts and dinner.

MARCH 5: The best UW musicians play their best solo works in the Dorothy Jacoby Student Soloist Competition.{M3

APRIL 16: To cap the season, the symphony will play pieces reminiscent of two highlights from Griffith's trip: from France, Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite" and from Italy, Respighi's "Roman Festivals." Faculty trombonist Christopher Nicholas will be the soloist.

* Be sure to tell the Weekender about your upcoming concerts and CD releases so we can help Wyoming get in on the groove. Send information to features reporter Hannah Wiest. E-mail: hannah.wiest@trib.com. Phone: (307) 266-0535. Regular mail: Casper Star-Tribune, P.O. Box 80, Casper, WY, 82602.

* ARTCORE will celebrate its 30th birthday with a party hosted by Tremors member Cory McDaniel at 7:30 p.m. TODAY at the Kelly Walsh High School auditorium. $4 to $12, available at Simply Shelia, Ayres Jewelry, Hill Music, The Shade Tree and Sonic Rainbow. 265-1564 or www.artcorewy.com.

* Rodney Carrington will play at 7 p.m. SEPT. 20 at the Casper Events Center. $40.75, available at 577-3030, (800) 442-2256 or www.CasperEventsCenter.com.

FREE * Japan Arts Day, featuring Taiko drum players Toni Yagami and Lance Acker, and Koto and Shamisen player Junko Shigeta, will be at 7:30 p.m. SEPT. 20 at the Natrona County High School auditorium. www.artcorewy.com.

* Newly formed Gillette rock band EinZeit will play at 6 p.m. SEPT. 20 at the American Legion, 4200 Legion Lane. Local band Sane Dementia will also play. www.einzeitband.com.

FREE * All girl, old-time country band Silhouettes of the West will play the evening of OCT. 25 at Metro Coffee Company, 241 S. David St. All are welcome to enjoy coffee with some Irish, bluegrass and country tunes.

* The Jazz Spot offers a Thursday Night Blues Night, featuring the Road House Rockets Blues Band from 5 to 10 p.m EVERY THURSDAY at 128 E. Second St. No cover. Dinner menu available. 235-5299.

* Chad Lore does a live music and comedy show at 6:30 p.m. THURSDAYS in the Pump Room of Poor Boys Steakhouse, 739 N. Center St. 237-5329.

* Tremors member Cory McDaniel plays a solo acoustic gig with blues, jazz and original compositions for Happy Hour 5:30 to 7 p.m. THURSDAYS at 303's Elixirs lounge. No cover. 233-4303 or www.303grill.com.

FREE * Enjoy organ music by local and guest�players at Bach's Lunch Organ Recital�at 12:15 p.m.�EVERY WEDNESDAY in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 302 E. Second St.�

Wyoming Music

* POWELL: Dan Spangler will present a program of classical piano music, including Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin, at 2 p.m. SEPT. 13 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 308 Mountain View St. in Powell.

* GILLETTE: Country musician and comedian Rodney Carrington performs at 7 p.m. SEPT. 17 at the CAM-PLEX Heritage Center. $40, all seats reserved. Tickets available at the box office, by calling (307) 682-8802 or (877) 4CAMPLEX, or online at www.cam-plex.com.

* WORLAND: The University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra will perform for the first time ever in Worland at 7 p.m. OCT. 12 in the Middle School auditorium. General seating, $12; reserved lower level seating, $24, including a reception at Washakie Museum with orchestra members following the concert. Tickets available at Washakie Museum, Hedge Music, Rocky Mountain Framing Gallery and Janet's Boutique. (307) 347-4102.]]->