The autumn concert lineup is filled with a local band made good, old friends with new parts, a former Disney gal, a Beach Boy and a classic- rock guitar hero. JT is back in town. And it will take two boroughs to host new dad Kanye West — he’s touching down in Brooklyn and Manhattan with the Yeezus Tour. Here are the fall’s must-see shows.
Pixies, Sept. 17, 18 and 20, Bowery Ballroom; Sept. 19, Music Hall of Williamsburg
Having just replaced original bassist Kim Deal with Kim Shattuck of the Muffs, the forefathers of alternative rock are about to launch their comeback with a series of intimate New York gigs. $45, boweryballroom.com
Vampire Weekend, Sept. 20, Barclays Center
The quartet of Columbia University alumni hit Roseland Ballroom and “SNL” near the May release of the beautifully crafted, stylistically diverse and lyrically complex “Modern Vampires of the City,” then took off for Europe and elsewhere. Now, the local boys are giving a proper big show in their hometown. Tickets from $35, barclayscenter.com
Charles Bradley, Sept. 20, Williamsburg Park
He didn’t become a star until his 60s, but this authentic soul man was worth the wait. Free, williamsburgparkbk.com
Rock the Bells, Oct. 4 and 5, Meadowlands Racetrack
The annual touring hip-hop festival concludes in the New York neighborhood this year and features an impressive list of acts over two days, featuring J Cole, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky and Wu-Tang Clan — complete with a virtual ODB. Two-day tickets from $150, rockthebells.net
Sara Bareilles, Oct. 9, Radio City Music Hall
The singer-songwriter has recently enjoyed a spike in her profile due to accusations that Katy Perry’s “Roar” plagiarized her track “Brave.” Tickets from $35, radiocity.com
Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck, Oct. 15, Beacon Theatre
It’s billed as a joint-headline tour, but this doubleheader is bound to lean more toward the Beach Boy and his dizzying collection of hits. Tickets from $59, beacontheatre.com
Selena Gomez, Oct. 16, Barclays Center
Justin Bieber’s ex is making the often-traveled journey from child star to pop star with her debut album “Stars Dance.” Tickets from $30.50
Pearl Jam, Oct. 18 and 19, Barclays Center
Still going strong (23 years and counting), the Seattle rock institution hits town to promote their upcoming “Lightning Bolt” album. Tickets from $79.50
Drake, Oct. 28, Barclays Center
The string of excellent songs Drake has drip-fed onto the Internet so far this year have all signaled that the Canadian is set to ascend into hip-hop’s elite. Support comes from Future and failed long-jumper Miguel. Tickets from $59.75
Justin Timberlake, Nov. 6, Barclays Center
He’s already proven himself a legend of the summer, hitting Yankee Stadium with his good buddy Jay Z. But with the release of “The 20/20 Experience: Part 2” imminent, JT is obviously keen to rule on his own terms. Tickets from $54.50
Kanye West, Nov. 19, Barclays Center; Nov. 23, Madison Square Garden
Kanye brings his Yeezus tour to town — and who knows who will turn up onstage to help out (Baby North?). Tickets, TBA
Bryan Adams, Nov. 26, Carnegie Hall
This Bare Bones solo tour will feature a stripped-down Adams. Tickets from $49.50, carnegiehall.org
Slayer, Nov. 27, Theater at MSG
The thrash-metal pioneers are finally playing in a New York City show after 25 years for this Thanksgiving Eve gig. The Californians are guaranteed to be as brutal and brilliant as they ever were. Not to be missed. Tickets from $35, theateratmsg.com