COHEED & CAMBRIA The brainy, brawny, and brutal prog rockers have chosen the Hub to kick off their tour for a critically acclaimed, emotionally open new album, “The Color Before the Sun.’’ Joining in on the fun will be a troika of opening acts: Glassjaw, Silver Snakes, and I the Mighty. Feb. 22-23. 6 p.m. $37.50-$49.50. House of Blues. 800-745-3000. www.livenation.com

CARRIE UNDERWOOD The country superstar (pictured) brings the tour for her latest album, the solid “Storyteller,’’ to town, along with a whole lot of spectacle to fill the arena. In addition to recent singles “Smoke Break’’ and “Heartbeat,’’ expect the Oklahoma native to dive into her hits. Feb. 23. 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$76. TD Garden. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com

LEON RUSSELL & DAVE MASON This is an inspired pairing of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Russell, the veteran singer-songwriter-sideman and Mason, the cofounder of Traffic and solo hitmaker, should double the pleasure of classic rock and soul fans. Feb. 24. 7:30 p.m. $45-$65. Wilbur Theatre. 800-746-3000. www.ticketmaster.com SARAH RODMAN