TAYLOR HICKS

Simon Cowell couldn’t stand him and now we know why: Hicks is just too earthy for the snarky Brit, who clearly doesn’t understand the value of old school. Now that he’s passed the “Idol” baton, Hicks can get on with his career. Get ready to be dazzled with a high-energy, horn-spiked night-at-the-Apollo feel that, in contrast to his goofy “Idol” performances, puts Hicks in his own element. Tomorrow at South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, 781-383-9850; Sunday at Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, 508-775-6630.