It would be nearly impossible to list all of the incredible concerts coming here this fall. No matter what kind of music you're into, there are some seriously amazing acts coming to town over the next few months. As City Newspaper's music writer, here's my take on the can't-miss shows of fall. But be sure to check back with City every week for more shows to mark down on your fridge calendar.

[ BLUES ]

Aguitar prodigy at 15 and a Grammy Award winner, Johnny Lang is part of the new school of blues/rock artists weened on the original school thanks mostly to the work of Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn. But as Lang has matured his music has grown to accommodate a multitude of cultures and stories. But don't worry baby, there's still that searing blues guitar. (Tuesday, September 22, , 8 p.m., $29.50-$35, Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com)

[ INDUSTRIAL ]

KMFDM was the first band to marry techno's throb with metal's intensity and power. Founded in 1984 in Germany, the band has been a revolving cast, with new line-ups coloring each release differently. Its one constant is front man Sascha, who still leads KMFDM today - a virtually self-contained enterprise with its own record label, KMFDM Records. (Sunday, September 27, 8 p.m., $20-$24, Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com)

[ ROCK ]

Monotonix shows are completely out of bounds. A typical show starts with the Israeli band on the floor surrounded by the crowd. The drums are on fire, and the singer, Ami Shalev, wails and flails about as if his head were as well. There are vintage Sabbath-type riffs that root the madness, but beyond that it is a completely exuberant free-for-all.  Call it a revival, call it a tantrum, call it rock 'n' roll. One of the best live bands you will ever see. (Tuesday, October 6, 8 p.m., $12-$14, Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, 454-2966, bugjar.com)

[ BLUES ]

Slide guitar virtuoso Sonny Landreth is one of the cleanest, least cluttered players you will ever hear. His two-handed muting technique allows single notes with the weight of whole chords to soar and sear. Landreth pops up here and there as sideman to folks like John Hiatt, but it's his solo stuff, peppered with zydeco and the Delta, that you've simply got to hear. (Friday, October 9, 8 p.m., $22.50-$25, Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com)

[ ROCK ]

Buffalo's Every Time I Die doesn't just bend time signatures - it puts them in traction, then breaks them. A hardcore band with a fierce work ethic, ETID has no fear of the unknown as it consistently challenges itself - and other bands around it - with a fresh and violent take on heavy music. (Sunday, October 11, 7 p.m., $16.50-$20, Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com)

[ BROADWAY ]

Sure, those who celebrate The Great American Songbook rely heavily on the Gershwins. But Michael Feinstein actually worked alongside lyricist Ira Gershwin for six years. This four-time Grammy Award nominee will perform in honor of the George Eastman House's 60th anniversary, and receive the title of Eastman Honorary Scholar for his work in archiving and preserving music in film. (Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m., $55-$250, Hochstein Performance Hall, 50 N Plymouth Ave, 454-4596, eastmanhouse.org)

[ JAZZ ]

He's crossed over to the pop side, recorded a classical record, and even put together a hip-hop project, but Branford Marsalis remains New Orleans jazz royalty. The oldest of six brothers, Marsalis started off on the piano at age of 4 before moving on to clarinet and ultimately saxophone. This Grammy Award nominee has played with Art Blakey, Lionel Hampton, and appeared on debut albums by his brother, Wynton, and Sting. (Sunday, October 18, 7 p.m., $35-$55, Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St, 232-1900, ticketmaster.com)

[ COUNTRY ]

Chris Hillman of The Flying Burrito Brothers was so knocked out by Emmylou Harris that he recommended her to Gramm Parsons. Harris wound up as a touring member of Parson's The Fallen Angels until his death in 1973. This silver-haired siren's soft and lovely voice has graced her own music as well as the country gems of others. This country legend has crossed over as well, working with artists such as Elvis Costello and Beck. (Wednesday October 21, 7:30 p.m., $52.50-$82.50, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St, 232-1900, rbtl.org)

[ POP/ROCK ]

Guster formed in Boston in 1992 and rapidly grew from pub band to theater act. Over its 16-year history the band has moved from an acoustic guitar and hand-drum outfit starting with the 1994 release "Parachute" to a full-blown rock band that generates substantial atmosphere and color. It's rock with brains for those who want to use theirs. (Friday, November 6, 6-11 p.m., $25, Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St A, 232-1900, rochestermainstreetarmory.com)

[ METAL ]

Yeah, you could call it metal, but The Cult's sound is entirely too majestic. This is due mainly to the soaring voice of Ian Astbury. The band originally formed as a more gothic outfit , Southern Death Cult, in 1981. Its 1988 album "Sonic Temple" is a classic in its apocalyptic tone, sonic range, and lyrical spirituality. (Saturday, November 7, 8 p.m., $25-$30, Main Street Armory, 900 E Main St, 232-1900, rochestermainstreetarmory.com)

[ HOLIDAY ]

On Donner, on Dancer, on Yngwie.... This is probably what the angel Gabriel would have pulled off, if only he had had somewhere to plug in. Since 1996, the innovative Trans-Siberian Orchestra has taken the force and volume of rock music, mixed it with the pageantry of a light show that would give Pink Floyd penis envy, and brought it all to newer, more majestic levels through grandiose orchestrations anchored around Christmas themes. It's Christmas with a kerrang!, and definitely not a silent night. (Friday, November 13, 8 p.m., $25-$59.50, Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Sq, 232-1900, bluecrossarena.com)

[ ALT-COUNTRY ]

A lot of the pictures I see of Neko Case have her posed in rooms that are either cluttered or barren, infused with a certain degree of oddness and antiquity. And in both instances the juxtaposition of the setting with her beauty is staggering. Same goes for this woman's hauntingly beautiful music; it's a little left of center and timeless. Case is essentially a torch singer. Yet her penchant for minor-keyed loneliness, alt-country's denim and leather, and the velvet hammer of her words will leave you breathless. I'm having difficulty breathing just typing this now. (Sunday, November 8, 7:30 p.m., $26-$30, Harro East Ballroom, 155 N Chestnut St, 454-0230, dansmallspresents.com)

[ R&B ]

Before they hung out in the Winehouse (as in Amy, who the band backed on the "Back to Black" CD), The Dap Kings were the soul behind Miss Jones. I wouldn't call Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings retro, simply because the kind of funky 60's-inspire soul the band produces was, in my opinion, abandoned too early and ultimately abused. This New York City band is beyond authentic with its amazing horns, boogie, and Jones' knockout soul shake. This is the show of the season. Wear something nice. (Saturday, November 21, 8 p.m., $25-$30, Water Street Music Hall, 204 N Water St, 325-5600, waterstreetmusic.com)

[ COUNTRY/HOLIDAY ]

He knows when to hold 'em, and he knows when to fold 'em...he also knows if you've been naughty or nice. Santa and Kenny Rogers: the same person? I'm just putting it out there. I mean, have you ever seen the two together in the same place? Could be a yuletide country conspiracy. See if you can figure it all out when he brings his Christmas show to town this year. (Tuesday, December 22, 7:30 p.m., tix TBD, Auditorium Theatre, 875 E Main St, 232-1900, rbtl.org)

NOTE: All acts and dates subject to change; check City Newspaper every week for the latest information on these and other concerts.