Big Gigs: Faster Horses, Warped Tour, Kendrick Lamar, more

A full list of upcoming shows follows Brian McCollum's highlights below:

Thursday

Queen + Adam Lambert

Lambert, the 35-year-old Indiana native and 2009 "American Idol" finalist, has the flamboyant theatricality and wide-ranging vocal chops to make a respectable fill-in for the late Freddie Mercury. He'll be flanked by Queen originals Brian May and Roger Taylor for this second round of U.S. touring, following a 2014 run that included a Palace stop. 8 p.m., the Palace of Auburn Hills, I-75 at Exit 81. 248-377-0100. $49.50-$175.

Friday

Vans Warped Tour

Detroit bands I Prevail and the Suicide Machines are among the five dozen-plus bands on seven stages as Warped marks its 23rd year and its sixth on the Palace of Auburn Hills grounds. This year's bill brings a little of everything from the left-field side of the rock spectrum, from vintage political punk (Anti-Flag) and alt-metal (CKY) to ska punk (Save Ferris) and modern post-hardcore (Hawthorne Heights) — complete with the costumed comic-book metal of Gwar. 11 a.m., the Palace of Auburn Hills, I-75 at Exit 81. 248-377-0100. $40.50.

Friday-Sunday

Faster Horses Festival

Dierks Bentley (Friday), Miranda Lambert (Saturday) and Luke Bryan (Sunday) lead the heavy hitters at the fifth edition of Michigan's biggest country festival, as 40,000-plus fans descend onto the grounds of Michigan International Speedway for a party weekend of music and camping. Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn. $199-$599. www.fasterhorsesfestival.com. 

Saturday

Vince Neil

In his first Detroit visit since Motley Crue's lengthy farewell tour wrapped up in 2015, the singer brings a set made up of Crue classics and a band featuring Slaughter's Dana Strum, Zoltan Chaney and Jeff Blando, a Flint native. Opening this Chene Park show — a rare hard rock date at the riverside venue —  are Great White and Autograph. 8 p.m., Chene Park Amphitheatre, 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit. 313-393-7128. $26 and up.

Sunday

"Legends of Motown"

Otis Williams, Duke Fakir and Henry Fambrough are the lone surviving members of the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Spinners, respectively. The groups will combine forces for a night of sharp-suited musical nostalgia on a bill that also includes Philly soul veterans the Stylistics. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights. 586-268-9700. $25.50 -$125.50.

Incubus

Brandon Boyd and company bring their heavy-riffing, hook-minded alt-metal in a show featuring material from the new "8" alongside golden oldies like "Drive" and "Wish You Were Here." Opening is Jimmy Eat World, supporting its recent "Integrity Blues." 6:45 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theatre, I-75 at Exit 89, Clarkston. 248-377-0100. $29.50-$115.

Tuesday

J. Cole

The rapper-singer will present a full workout of his chart-topping December album, "4 Your Eyez Only," in a set featuring hits going back to his debut record. With Anderson.Paak, Bas, J.I.D. and Ari Lennox. 7:30 p.m., the Palace of Auburn Hills, I-75 at Exit 81. 248-377-0100. $29.50-$125.50. (This show was moved from its originally scheduled date on Sunday due to the tour having border-crossing issues.)

Wednesday

Kendrick Lamar

Massive commercial success and artistic greatness don't always go hand-in-hand, but when they do, they can make for larger-than-life cultural figures: Kendrick Lamar is certainly one of them in 2017, with a recent fourth album — "DAMN." — that is the year's best-seller so far while practically guaranteeing him another batch of Grammys come January. The Compton rapper brings his lyrical acuity and expressive showmanship in a relatively restrained production, with Travis Scott and D.R.A.M. in the opening slots. 7:30 p.m., the Palace of Auburn Hills, I-75 at Exit 81. 248-377-0100. $49.50-$129.50.

MORE SHOWS IN THE WEEK AHEAD:

Thursday

All Time Low: 5:30 p.m., Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. 248-399-2980. $32.50-$40.

The Australian Pink Floyd: 8 p.m., Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel, 2901 Grand River, Detroit. 313-237-7711. $49-$62.

Beams: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $6.

Hank & Cupcakes: 8 p.m., the Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-546-3696. $10.

Huey Lewis and the News: 8 p.m., Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Drive, Windsor. 800-991-7777. $25 Canadian and up.

Jamila Woods: 7 p.m., the Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. $12.

Nolan Young/Kason Belgrave Group: 8 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. Free.

Primus: With Clutch, 7:30 p.m., Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights. 586-268-9700. $25-$75.

Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe: 8 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward, Detroit. 313-832-6622. $10.

“Waking Windows Festival”: With Mount Eerie and more, Thu.-Sun. El Club Detroit, 4114 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit. $35 and up.

Why Don’t We: 7 p.m., the Shelter, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. 313-961-6358. $20.

Zo! & Carmen Rodgers: 7 p.m., Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren, Detroit. 313-986-2975. $20-$30.

Friday

Alex Levine Quartet: 9 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. $10.

“Crash Detroit Festival”: Street bands will be in various locations (Midtown, Corktown, downtown Detroit, Lincoln Street Art Park, Marble Bar) with music, dancing, arts, crafts, and more, Fri.-Sat. crashdetroit.org Free.

Gary Hoey: 8 p.m., Callahan’s Music Hall, 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. 248-858-9508. $32-$35.

Geoff Tate: 7 p.m., Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland. 734-513-5030. $25.

Grum: 9:30 p.m., Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700. $18.

Joe Huber Trio: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $10.

Saturday

Alex Levine Quartet: 9:30 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. $10.

Bryce Vine: 6 p.m., the Shelter, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. 313-961-6358. $15.

The Erers: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $5.

The Evan Mercer Trio: 6 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. Free.

The Mega 80’s: 8 p.m., the Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-544-3030. $12.

Narco Debut: 7 p.m., the Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-546-3696. $8.

Raven Black: 8 p.m., Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland. 734-513-5030. $10.

Russell Thompkins Stylistics: 8 p.m., Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan, Dearborn. 313-943-2354. $35 and up.

Savage Society Records Takeover: 9:30 p.m., Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700. $15.

Shaun Murphy: 8 p.m., Callahan’s Music Hall, 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills. 248-858-9508. $20-$25.

Sunday

Cinderella’s Tom Keifer: 7 p.m., Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland. 734-513-5030. $25.

Detroit Rebellion: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $5.

Jarrod Champion: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. Free.

Jaymes Young: 7 p.m., the Shelter, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. 313-961-6358. $15.

“Summer Jamz 20!”: With Jeezy, Lil Uzi Vert, and more, 6 p.m., Joe Louis Arena, 600 Civic Center, Detroit. 313-396-7000. $42.50-$152.50.

Tedeschi Trucks Band: 6:30 p.m., Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. 248-377-0100. $25-$99.50.

Unreal City: 8 p.m., the Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-546-3696. $10-$12.

Monday

Amos Lee: With Lake Street Dive, 7:30 p.m., Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, 3554 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills. 248-377-0100. $20-$59.50.

Audfeed: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $TBA.

Tuesday

Alexis Lombre Quartet: 8 p.m., Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park, Detroit. 313-961-2543. Free.

Foxygen: 7 p.m., Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-9700. $20.

Jerry McKenzie: 7 p.m., Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325, 41700 Ann Arbor, Plymouth. 734-453-1780. $10.

REO Speedwagon: 7 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theatre, I-75 at Exit 89, Clarkston. 248-377-0100. $27.50-$99.50.

Wednesday

The Adam Ezra Group: 8 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $15.

The Aquabats: 6 p.m., Saint Andrew’s Hall, 431 E. Congress, Detroit. 313-961-6358. $23.

Dashboard Confessional: 6:30 p.m., the Fillmore Detroit, 2115 Woodward, Detroit. 313-961-5450. $35-$75.

“Detroit Island Music Festival – Blues In The River”: With Bobby Rush and more, 7 p.m., Belle Isle, Belle Isle Park, Detroit. 313-628-2081. $38-$82.

Lin Rountree: 7 p.m., Dearborn City Hall Park, 13615 Michigan, Dearborn. 313-943-3194. Free.

Madisons: 8 p.m., PJ’s Lager House, 1254 Michigan, Detroit. 313-961-4668. $TBA.

Meshell Ndegeocello & Anthony David: 7:30 p.m., Chene Park Amphitheatre, 2600 E. Atwater, Detroit. 313-393-7128. $20.