British electro-rockers the Freestylers are bringing along their

entourage of breakdancers for a brief North American tour this month.

Their first full-length release, We Rock Hard, hit U.S. stores in

May.

Freestylers tour dates:

Dec. 3; Washington, D.C.; Nation

Dec. 4; Toronto, Ontario; Docks

Dec. 8; Orlando, Fla.; Icon

Dec. 13; Boulder, Colo.; Fox Theatre

Dec. 14; West Hollywood, Calif.; Viper Room

Dec. 15; Seattle, Wash.; ARO.space

Dec. 16; Portland, Ore.; Ohm

Dec. 17; San Diego, Calif.; Club Montage

Dec. 18; Las Vegas, Nev.; Utopia

Following the career of Paul van Dyk is like following the evolution

of the German electronic dance scene. Don't miss the renowned DJ, remixer

and producer on one of his few U.S. stops this week. His latest collection,

Paul Van Dyk's Nervous Tracks, was released Oct. 5.

Paul van Dyk tour dates:

Dec. 3; Washington, D.C.; Nation

Dec. 8; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Chili Pepper

Dec. 9; Atlanta, Ga.; Studio Central

Dec. 10; New York, N.Y.; Twilo

Political rap duo the Coup are taking their witty funk ditties

out on a few stops this month. Their acclaimed 1993 debut, Kill My

Landlord, was re-released on July 13. Catch the Coup Dec. 15 in

Hollywood with rap genius Pharoahe Monch.

Coup tour dates:

Dec. 4; Portland, Ore.; Berbati's Pan

Dec. 6; Eugene, Ore.; WOW Hall

Dec. 8; Boulder, Colo.; Fox Theatre

Dec. 9; Aspen, Colo.; Howling Wolf

Dec. 10; Snowmass, Colo.; Fanny Hill

Dec. 12; Albuquerque, N.M.; Sunshine Theatre

Dec. 13; Tempe, Ariz.; Green Room

Dec. 15; West Hollywood, Calif.; Palace (with Pharoahe Monch)

Former Skid Row screamer Sebastian Bach has risen from the

rubble of his dismantled hair-metal band with a solo album, Bring 'Em

Bach Alive (Nov. 2), and a brief East Coast tour.

Sebastian Bach tour dates:

Dec. 3; Frederick, Md.; Xhale

Dec. 4; Springfield, Va.; Jaxx

Dec. 7; Hartford, Conn.; Webster Theatre

Dec. 8; Danbury, Conn.; Tuxedo Junction

Dec. 9; Nashua, N.H.; Sharky's

Dec. 10; Brooklyn, N.Y.; L'Amour

Dec. 11; Wantagh, N.Y.; Mulcahy's

Dec. 14; Limestone, N.Y.; Rock 'N' Ricks Concert Club

Dec. 15; Lackawanna, N.Y.; Sideshow Music Hall

Dec. 16; Scranton, Pa.; Tink's

Dec. 17; Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Chance

Dec. 18; Old Bridge, N.J.; Birch Hill Nite Club