Mindy Smith
8 p.m. Friday. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland, $30 in advance, $40 day of show. onelongfellowsquare.com
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Mindy Smith first drew recognition nearly two decades ago when her version of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” appeared on a tribute compilation album. Then in 2004, she released her debut “One Moment More,” which hit the Billboard Top Independent Albums and Top Heatseekers charts and is home to the track “Come To Jesus,” which made it to the Adult Top 40 chart. Since then, Smith has released four albums.

The Music of Queen
7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $30 to $98. porttix.com
Portland Symphony Orchestra is guaranteed to blow your mind as it presents a PSO Pops! concert featuring the music of Queen. Guest conductor Brent Havens leads a performance of some of the band’s biggest hits featuring the vocals of Justin Sargent. Don’t wait too long because every minute that goes by, another ticket bites the dust. The show will be entirely magnifico and likely send shivers down your spine.Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top. Debby Wong/Shutterstock.com

ZZ Top
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $59.75 to $193.75. porttix.com
Texas-based rock band ZZ Top comes to town for a stop on its Raw Whisky tour. Featuring singer-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and guitarist Elwood Francis, the band will tear the joint down with hits like “Legs,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’ ” and “Sharp Dressed Man.” You might find it hard to stay seated on your tush as the iconic band blazes with the fire that’s been burning for more than 50 years.

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