If you want to avoid the scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to the shows soon to go on sale …

Former James Brown saxman Maceo Parker (pictured) brings his suave stage show — one that the Godfather himself would approve of completely — to the House of Blues in A.C. on Thursday, June 12th. $28.50-$31. On sale Saturday, 10 a.m.

Alluring trumpeter Chris Botti, who has collaborated with everyone from Sinatra to Jill Scott to Paul Simon, will squeak and squeal at the HOB on Friday, October 17th. Yes, they’re already selling shows for THE FALL. $37-$64. On sale Saturday, 10 a.m.

Back-from-the-dead Steve Miller Band and Joe Cocker will attempt to rock the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday, July 20th. $20.25-$75.25. On sale Saturday, 10 a.m.

Personally, I’d much rather see a thought-provoking act like Radiohead in an intimate venue such as the Tower, but I guess if all I can get is an outdoor show at Susquehanna Bank Center (once known as the Tweeter), so be it. Tuesday, August 12th. $39.75-$59.75. On sale Saturday, 10 a.m.

And, um. Wait, this can’t be right. Menudo? Menudo? As in the boy band? I just don’t understand. Aren’t they all dead? Apparently, some form of it lives on. See for yourself (or don’t) at the Fillmore/TLA. Sunday, May 18th. $22.50. On sale Friday, noon.

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Posted by Victor Fiorillo on 4/10/08 in Back from the dead, Funk, Classic Rock, R&B, Ticket Alert!, Pop Music, Rock