Winner of 19 Grammy Awards, jazz icon Pat Metheny is one of the most influential and creative guitarists on the planet. Whether purely acoustic or searingly electric, powerfully intense or deeply contemplative —that unmistakable Metheny sensibility is always at work. He comes to the FAC with his killer all-star band (Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams and Giulio Carmassi) for a night of epic music. Pre-Concert Fireside Chat with UMass Music Professor Bob Ferrier at 6:30 p.m. at the University Club. Sponsors: Baystate Health, Health New England, The Daily Hampshire Gazette, NEPR 88.5FM. Regular ticket prices $45, $40, $15. FC, GCC, STCC, and 17 & under: $15, $12, $10. Purchase tickets by calling 413-545-2511 or 800-999-UMAS, or at fineartscenter.com.