Smashing Pumpkins
"Go big, or go home" seems to be the mantra frontman Billy Corgan (above) is following on his first tour in 16 years with most of the original members of his grandiose '90s alt-rock band, including guitarist James Iha and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin. Prior stops on the tour have lasted three hours with 30-plus songs, including not only all of the Pumpkins' biggest hits but also covers of a handful of rock's all-time biggest hits. Bring ear plugs and maybe a couple of energy bars for stamina. Emily Haines' edgy synth-pop band Metric opens. (7 p.m. Sun., Xcel Energy Center, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd., $27-$125, ticketmaster.com.)
Beach House
Even though they added some girth and velocity on their rockier new album "7," Baltimore's ethereal-rock darlings Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally still have to overcome the somber tones of their music and the relative immobility of their stage presences to put on a compelling live performance. They've pulled it off beautifully in their previous First Ave gigs, though, a track record they should easily keep up as they graduate to the club's larger, grander sister venue, which sold out instantly. Their San Francisco pals Papercuts open. (9 p.m. Fri., Palace Theatre, 17 W. 7th Place, St. Paul, sold out.)
CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
