Concert Alert Monday at your service:

On sale Friday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.
Dredg Seattle. Sept. 25 8 pm. $15 (Neumo’s, Ticketswest).
Joanna Newsom with orchestra Seattle. Oct. 29 8 pm. $25-$35 (Benaroya Hall, Ticketmaster).

On sale Saturday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m.
George Carlin Seattle. Sept. 28 8 pm. $35-$45 (Benaroya Hall, Ticketmaster).
The Black Crowes Seattle. Oct. 2 7 pm. $35-$45 (Paramount Theatre, Ticketmaster).

On sale Saturday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m.
Chris Cornell Seattle. Oct. 3, 7 p.m. $42.50 (Paramount Theater, Ticketmaster).

Oh, and Van Halen â€" Eddie Van Halen, Davoid Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Wolfgang Van Halen â€" are holding a live news conference today at 2:15 p.m. ET via satellite.  Hmmm, anyone want to place bets? â€" Brad Allen