Wanna hear some music? Head for great outdoors

754 Silica Road N.W., Quincy

Natural amphitheater in spectacular setting on the Columbia Gorge. Camping available. About a three-hour drive from Seattle (tickets at Ticketmaster locations, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com; information: www.hob.com).

"Sasquatch! Music Festival," opens 4 p.m. today, through Sunday. The opening event of the summer concert season. Some 50 acts over three days. For complete lineup, go to www.sasquatchfestival.com ($55 a day).

"Vans Warped Tour," noon July 15. Annual tour of punk and alternative rock bands. For complete lineup, go to www.warpedtour.com ($31.80).

Pearl Jam, 7 p.m. July 22-23 ($49-$58.05).

Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., 7 p.m. Sept. 1-3 ($48.10-$62.50).

Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E. (off Highway 520), Redmond

Beautiful site with lawn and reserved seating. Quality staging, variety of concessions. Nearby children's play area (tickets at Ticketmaster locations, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com; information: www.concertsatmarymoor.com).

INXS, Scott Stapp, 7 p.m. June 3 ($42.50-$65).

John Hiatt, The North Mississippi All-stars, 7 p.m. June 29 ($29.50-$49.50).

Widespread Panic, 6 p.m. July 14-15 ($37.50).

The String Cheese Incident, 6 p.m. Aug. 1-2 ($37.50).

Nickel Creek, 7 p.m. Aug. 11 ($24.50-$34.50).

Ani DiFranco, 7 p.m. Aug. 18 ($34.50-$44.50).

"KMTT's 1st Annual Mountain Music Fest": Carbon Leaf, Jackie Greene, Shawn Mullins, BoDeans, 4 p.m. Aug. 19 ($34.50-$49.50).

Los Lonely Boys, Susan Tedeschi, 7 p.m. Aug. 30 ($47.50-$69.50).

40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road, Auburn, on the Muckleshoot Reservation

A state-of-the-art facility; two- to three-hour drive from Seattle (tickets at Ticketmaster locations, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com or www.cc.com; information, www.whiteriverconcerts.com).

The Black Crowes, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Drive-By Truckers, 7 p.m. June 10 ($24-$49.50).

Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, 7:30 p.m. June 22 ($39.50-$67.50).

"Ozzfest XI": Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Disturbed and some 15 other rock bands, 9 a.m. June 29 ($39.50-$135.50).

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, 8 p.m. July 27 ($35-$150).

Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, 8 p.m. July 28 ($25-$125.50).

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Trey Anastasio, 7:30 p.m. July 30 ($49.50-$70).

Kelly Clarkson, Rooney, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 ($25-$75).

Def Leppard, Journey, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31 ($32.50-$89.50).

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, 14111 N.E. 145th St., Woodinville

First-class operation, with high-end concessions and wine available by the glass or bottle. Most concertgoers bring picnics. Lawn and reserved seating. Limited parking on-site; free buses to and from nearby lots. Lush setting, with the Chateau as a backdrop (tickets at Ticketmaster locations, 206-628-0888, www.ticketmaster.com; information: www.wineryconcerts.com).

Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Allen Toussaint, 7 p.m. June 25 ($45-$75).

Fiona Apple, Damien Rice, 6:30 p.m. July 3 ($49.50-$79.50).

Lyle Lovett, 7 p.m. July 7-8 ($45.25-$79.25).

Linda Ronstadt, 7 p.m. July 13 ($49.50-$99.50).

Bruce Hornsby, 7 p.m. July 15 ($29.50-$49.50).

"A Prairie Home Companion" starring Garrison Keillor, 7:30 p.m. July 21 ($38.50-$58.50).

Pink Martini, 7 p.m. July 22-23 ($29.50-$59.50).

Chris Isaak, Allison Moorer, 7 p.m. July 27 ($39.50-$69.50).

"98.9 Smooth Jazz Festival": Guitars & Saxes, Bobby Caldwell, Jeff Lorber, Chiele Minnucci, 2 p.m. Aug. 5 ($43.50-$78.50).

"98.9 Smooth Jazz Festival": David Sanborn, Rendezvous All Stars, Earl Klugh, Eric Darius, 2 p.m. Aug. 6 ($43.50-$78.50).

Styx, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 ($39.50-$69.50).

Chicago, 7 p.m. Aug. 25-26 ($49.50-$79.50).

Bonnie Raitt, Keb'Mo', 7 p.m. Sept. 3 ($49.50-$79.50).

Lord of the Rings Symphony, 7 p.m. Sept. 9 ($39.50-$99.50).

Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle

All shows start at 6 p.m. and are over by 8:30 p.m. At the North Meadow. Spread out a picnic or purchase food and drink at the site. Beer garden. Low-back chairs allowed. Parking is free but lot fills quickly. Children welcome (tickets on sale at Metropolitan Markets ($2 fee) or at the zoo; details: 206-615-0076, www.zoo.org).

Arlo Guthrie, June 28 ($19).

Indigo Girls, July 2 (sold out).

Little Feat, July 5 ($19).

Doc Watson, July 19 ($19).

Leo Kottke, Leon Redbone, July 23 ($16).

Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams, July 26 (sold out).

Brandi Carlile, Mat Kearney, Aug. 2 ($18).

Los Lobos, Aug. 9 ($19).

Etta James, Aug. 16 (sold out).

— Patrick MacDonald,

Seattle Times music critic