I'm new at this posting stuff so please be kind.  If you are in any of these cities, YOU MUST see Mike Keneally.  The man and his music are both incredible!  He channels zappa, genesis, todd rundgren, and yes (among others) in all of his music.  I'm going to the Philadelphia show and plan on bringing as many people as I can!  Here's the info from his site:

Mike Keneally Band
with special guest
The Bryan Beller Band

They're Both The Same Band
Northeast Tour 2010

Mike Keneally - guitar/keys/vocals
Bryan Beller - bass
Rick Musallam - guitar/backing vocals
Griff Peters - guitar
Joe Travers - drums

Tuesday, May 4
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
All ages welcome!
Info: (215) 222-1400

Wednesday, May 5
Lilly's Pad at Toad's Place
300 York Street
New Haven CT 06511
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
All ages welcome!
Info: (203) 562-5589

Friday, May 7
Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20
21+ required for entry
Info: (617) 661-5000

Saturday, May 8
Highline Ballroom
431 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011-5892
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 on the day of the show
16+ required for entry
Info: (212) 414-5994

Sunday, May 9
Orion Sound Studios
2903 Whittington Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21230-1461
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20
All ages welcome!
(410) 646-7334