Big music shows in Asheville area

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Brew BQ and Jamey Johnson concert: Aug. 27, Harrah’s Cherokee Riverwalk at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Brew BQ from noon-7 p.m. offering barbecue and beer. Various packages available. Jamey Johnson concert at 8 p.m. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000 for tickets.

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Sept. 3, Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

Foreigner: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

.38 Special: Oct. 7, 9 p.m., Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

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Styx: Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

3 Doors Down: Nov. 12 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Annual concert for The Better Life Foundation. The weekend consists of a motorcycle ride, silent auction, custom-built motorcycle raffle and concert. Tickets start at $19.99, and a VIP, including meet and greet, photo with 3 Doors Down, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and more, is available for $249.99. 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Bret Michaels with Warrant and FireHouse: “The Party Starts Now” tour at 7:20 p.m. Nov. 19, Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. www.Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.