R.E.M., Latin Music and Reunions Top Greek and Universal Schedules

The first L.A. concerts by R.E.M. since 1995 and reunions of the Go-Go’s, the Allman Brothers Band, Bad Company and the Raspberries highlight the Greek Theatre’s 1999 season, while the Universal Amphitheatre’s schedule features three mariachi and Cuban festivals, underscoring the venue’s increasing emphasis on Latin music.

Subscription sales for both theaters begin this weekend, the Greek on Saturday and Universal on Sunday. For phone sales information for the Greek, call (213) 480-7575; for Universal Amphitheatre, (213) 252-8497.

At the Greek: Faith Hill and Deana Carter, May 1; Sinbad, May 7; Gipsy Kings, June 3-4; Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin, June 6; Al Green, June 11; Gordon Lightfoot, June 24.

The Go-Go’s, July 8; the Robert Cray Band, John Lee Hooker and Keb’ Mo’, July 9; Olivia Newton-John, July 23; Dan Fogelberg and Janis Ian, July 24; Alabina, July 25; the Allman Brothers Band, July 31.

“The Teva Spirit of Unity Tour” with Steel Pulse, Third World, and others, Aug. 1; Journey and Foreigner, Aug. 3; Boz Scaggs, Aug. 5; Al Jarreau, Aug. 7; Bad Company, Aug, 8.; R.E.M., Aug. 9-10; Brian Setzer Orchestra, Aug. 13.

“Super Slow Jam,” Aug. 20-21; John Michael Montgomery, Aug. 31; War, Sept. 10; Chicago, Sept. 17-18; Weird Al Yankovic, Sept. 19.; David Sanborn, Oct. 1.; “K-Earth 101 Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Oct. 2.

Los Lobos, Oct. 9; John Tesh, Oct. 17; Hiroshima, Oct. 22; Maldita Vecindad, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Aterciopelados, Oct. 23; Jethro Tull, TBA; Marc Anthony, TBA; the Raspberries and the Knack, TBA.

At the Universal Amphitheatre: “Nickelodeon Presents Rugrats . . . ,” March 29-30; Ana Gabriel, April 9; Dru Hill, Faith, April 16; “A Celebration of Dance” featuring Olga Breeskin, April 15; Jeff Beck, April 17; Daler Mehndi and Raveena Tandon, April 18.

Academy of Country Music Awards, May 5; Marco Antonio Solis, May 15; Aaron Kwok, May 16; Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan and Mariachi Internacional de Mexico, May 22; Chayanne, May 23; “Mega Stars Live in Concert,” May 30.

Sarah Brightman, June 6; Rocio Durcal, June 11; Stylistics, Dramatics and others, June 12; Poogy/Kaveret, June 13; Carrot Top, June 18; Wynonna, June 19; Jose Jose, June 20; Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, the O’Jays, Gerald Levert and Next, June 25-26.

Vince Gill, July 9; Ani DiFranco and Maceo Parker, July 10; Charlie Zaa, July 17; the Rippingtons, July 23; “Nickelodeon Presents All That Music and More” with 98 Degrees, July 26-27; Dwight Yoakam and the Mavericks, July 28.

“A Mid-Summer Night’s Magic,” July 30; Britney Spears, July 31; Reba McEntire, Aug. 3-4; B.B. King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and others, Aug. 6; Lyle Lovett, Aug. 11; Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez with Lucero, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Aug. 21.

Los Van Van, Arturo Sandoval, Sept. 11; Jaguares, Sept. 15; “Def Comedy Jam,” Sept. 18; Juan Gabriel, Oct. 1-3; Pepe Aguilar, Oct. 23; “KZLA Country Cookout,” Oct. 24; Gladys Knight and the Temptations, Nov. 4.

Vicente Fernandez, Nov. 12-14; “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” featuring the Rockettes, Dec. 1-12; “Hit Men of Comedy” featuring DC Curry, Jan. 15; Polo Polo, Jan. 22; Alejandro Fernandez, Feb. 11-13; Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall, Feb. 19.