New concerts: Black Crowes Aug. 30 at the State Fair; Taylor Swift Oct. 10 at Xcel Energy Center; Shelby Lynne June 23 at the Guthrie; k.d. lang Oct. 19 at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium, and Chris Isaak Aug. 13 at Minnesota Zoo. ... Mariah Carey portrays a waitress in "Tennessee," her first film since 2001's disastrous "Glitter." ... Even though he has reunited with Stone Temple Pilots, Scott Weiland is recording a solo album with producer Steve Albini. ... Conor Oberst's first solo album in 12 years is set for Aug. 5. ... Ludacris' "Theater of the Mind" opens in September. ... The Hold Steady's "Stay Positive," due July 15, features J. Mascis and Patterson Hood.

JON BREAM