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An update on the concert scene: newly announced shows and ticket availability. For ticket information and purchase, call Ticketmaster at 410-547-SEAT unless otherwise noted. Just announced The Irish Tenors will perform at the Hippodrome Theatre's France-Merrick Performing Arts Center July 16. Al Jarreau and Oleta Adams take the stage at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Aug. 21. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. The Hard Travelers play Baldwin's Station in Sykesville July 22. Call 410-795-1041.

The Red and Black Ball : Delayed by the recent snow, Red Emma's - the city's only anarchist-run coffee shop - is finally celebrating its fifth anniversary with a Victorian/steampunk costume party. The ball starts at 7:30 p.m. at the 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St. Tickets are $10-$15. Call 410-230-0450 or go to redemmas.org. Elliott Yamin: This underdog crooner from season five of "American Idol" is steadily making a name for himself with his bluesy and VH-1-ready love songs.