GZA/ Genius: The 33-year-old rapper, born Gary Grice, will launch a tour in support of his third solo album Beneath the Surface, which debuted at #9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. One of the founders of the Wu-Tang Clan, GZA used to perform solely as "the Genius," a name he still uses.

GZA Tour Dates:

Aug. 14; Washington, D.C.; 9:30 Club

Aug. 17; Cleveland, Ohio; Phantasy Theater

Aug. 18; Detroit, Mich.; St. Andrew Hall

Aug. 19; Chicago, Ill.; Metro/Smart Bar

Aug. 20; Suffolk, Va.; Festival Park

Aug. 23; Fort Collins, Colo.; Agie Theater

Aug. 24; Boulder, Colo.; Fox Theater

Aug. 26; Seattle, Wash.; RKCNDY

Aug. 27; Portland, Ore.; Roseland Theater

Aug. 28; San Francisco, Calif.; Maritime Hall

Aug. 29; Santa Cruz, Calif.; Palookaville

Sep. 2; Albuquerque, N.M.; Sunshine Theater

Sep. 3; Austin, Texas; Steamboat

Sep. 8; Tampa, Fla.; Empire

Sep. 9; Tallahassee, Fla.; Moon

Sep. 10; Atlanta, Ga.; Variety Playhouse

Sep. 14; Northhampton, Mass.; Pearl Street

Sep. 15; Cambridge, Mass.; Middle East Club

Sep. 16; Winooski, Vt.; Higher Ground

Olivia Newton John: Bolstered by last year's reissue of Grease, featuring her duet with John Travolta on "You're the One That I Want," the pop-singer-turned-fashion-designer is returning to the stage for a string of shows through August.

Olivia Newton John Tour Dates:

Aug. 14; Maryland Heights, Mo.; Riverport Amphitheater

Aug. 15; Bonner Springs, Kan.; Sandstone Amphitheater

Aug. 17; Noblesville, Ind.; Deer Creek Music Center

Aug. 19; Boston, Mass.; BankBoston Pavilion

Aug. 20; Wallingford, Conn.; SNET Oakdale Theater

Aug. 21; Canandaigua, N.Y.; Finger Lakes P.A.C.