9 Concerts This Weekend: James Taylor, Rascal Flatts and Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth and More

Here’s a list of some of the big concerts this week. Look at the bottom for more live music venues.

What show are you looking forward to this week? Tell us in the comments section below!

Thursday, July 31

James Taylor, 7 p.m., “His performances provide not only an insight to his life but the wonderful stories told through his music.” Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater, Bristow. More info

Smash Mouth, with The Raised by Wolves, 8 p.m., “Smash Mouth, the band that’s given you such memorable songs as ’All-Star,’ ’Walkin’ on the Sun,’ ’Then the Morning Comes,’ and ’I’m a Believer,’ is back for more season-of-the-sun fun with their vibrant new CD ’MAGIC.’” The State Theatre, Falls Church. More info

Friday, Aug. 1

Mary Chapin Carpenter: Songs From The Movie, with the National Symphony Orchestra, 8:15 p.m., “DC’s hometown girl sings favorites like ’Stones in the Road,’ ’Come on Come on,’ and many more with gorgeous accompaniment by the NSO.” Wolf Trap’s ilene Center, Vienna. More info.

Dustin Lynch & Craig Campbell, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Virginia Live, Pancho Villa Pavilion, Fredericksburg. More info.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Rascal Flatts with Sheryl Crow & Gloriana, 7 p.m., “Guest starring international superstars Cheryl Crow and Gloriana, the show will be one of the biggest country music events of the year.” Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater, Bristow. More info.

Yo-Yo Ma, with the National Symphony Orchestra, 8:15 p.m., “World’s most famous cellist stirs the imagination with expressive performances that have earned him more than 15 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.” Wolf Trap’s ilene Center, Vienna. More info.

Sunday, Aug. 3

Dark Star Orchestra, Continuing the Grateful Dead Concert Experience, 7 p.m., “With a ’fanatical attention to detail’ (Rolling Stone), this ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band has been ’Truckin’’ on a long, strange trip to resurrect the spirit and sound of psychedelic rockers.” Wolf Trap’s ilene Center, Vienna. More info.

Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival, 7 p.m., “The Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival has got an incredible 2014 lineup with the best around lighting up the stage including: Avenged Sevenfold, KoRn, Cannibal Corpse, Trvium and more! ” Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater, Bristow. More info.

Monday, Aug. 4

Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden, 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 4. Jiffy Lube Live Amphitheater, Bristow. More info.

More Live Music Venues:

Jammin Java

Birchmere Music Hall

Whitlows on Wilson Bar & Grill

Empire

Iota Club & Cafe