Music notes: Aurora, are you ready for The News?

<b>Now for the 'News'</b>

Huey Lewis has to be one of the most likable rock/pop stars of the last 30 years, and he put out some great songs, too. Lewis and his band, the News, will play hits like "I Want a New Drug" and "Heart of Rock 'n' Roll" along with tracks from "Soulsville," the band's recent tribute to raw, old-school soul and rhythm-and-blues records. <b>8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Paramount Theater, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $50-$75. Go to paramountarts.com.

<b>Get tickets early</b>

A couple of big shows are coming to the Rosemont Theatre next month. Sting will make a stop there as part of his Back to Bass Tour on Saturday, Nov. 5, and Paul Simon will take the stage on Sunday, Nov. 13. Tickets to both shows promise to disappear soon, so if you're a fan, get moving! Tickets for Sting run $49-$149. Tickets for Paul Simon run $50-$125. Go to ticketmaster.com.

<b>Albums on the way</b>

Fall is usually a big time for music releases, and this year is no exception. Here, from the music website Pitchfork.com, are a few of the records scheduled to hit store shelves in the coming weeks.

Oct. 25 - Coldplay, "Mylo Xyloto" (Capitol); Surfer Blood, "Tarot Classics" (Kanine); Tom Waits, "Bad As Me" (Anti)

Oct. 31 - U2, "Achtung Baby" (Reissue Box Set, Universal)

Nov. 1 - The Beach Boys, "Smile Sessions" (Capitol/EMI); The Decembrists, "Long Live the King" (Capitol)

Nov. 8 - David Lynch, "Crazy Clown Time" (Sunday Best Recordings/PIAS America); R.E.M., "Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage: 1982-2011" (Warner)