ON TOUR BEACON THEATER 2124 B’way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. ...

2124 B'way (74th St.), 212-496-7070. 212-307-7171 for tkts. Paul Simon (12/7-12/9); Joe Jackson (12/20); Trans-Siberian Orchestra (12/23); Buena Vista Social Club pres. Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzalez, Omara Portuondo (12/29-12/31).

IRVING PLAZA

17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 212-777-6800. Saint Germain (12/8); Jim Breuer, Stephen Lynch (12/9); Rickie Lee Jones (12/12 & 12/13); Victor Wooten (12/16); C.O.C., Flybanger, Sixty Watt Shaman (12/20); Pat McGee Band, Dispatch, Virginia Coalition (12/29); Maceo Parker, Soulive (12/30-12/31).

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

2 Penn Plaza (34th St.), 212-465-MSG1. Dave Matthews Band, Steve Earle & The Dukes (12/12 & 12/13); Marc Anthony (12/31).

MANHATTAN CENTER'S HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM

311 W. 34th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-564-4882. Pantera, Soulfly (3/8/01).

ROSELAND

239 W. 52nd St. (betw. 8th Ave. & B'way), 212-249-8870. Dio, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Doro (12/9); Cypress Hill, SX-10 (12/14); The Offspring, MXPX (12/17 & 12/18).