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Published: 2022/09/30

John Mellencamp Announces Massive North American Tour, Live and In Person 2023

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Mellencamp has announced a massive North American tour, dubbed Live and In Person 2023. The 76-stop run is set to kick off with a two-night stand in Bloomington, Ind., at Indiana University Auditorium on Feb. 5 and 6.

After opening up his tour, Mellencamp will travel through the Southern region of the United States during the month of February, making stops in Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta before arriving in Florida, where the “Jack & Diane” singer will perform eight shows, before making his way to the Lone Star State for four more gigs.

From there, Mellencamp will embark on the Pacific Northwest leg of the tour, beginning at Portland, Ore.’s Keller Auditorium on March 11. Then, the musician will travel north to Vancouver, B.C., which will be followed by shows in Seattle before taking on the Golden State for a series of mid-March performances.

Next up, the 70-year-old rocker will arrive in Las Vegas for a two-night stand at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on March 24 and 25, before a return to the Midwest, for several stops throughout April and into May. In addition, the artist’s newly released itinerary includes a three-night stand at the mystic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on May 8 through 10.

After traveling through the interior of the United States, Mellencamp will arrive on the East Coast for a portion of his final tour stops. Once there, he’ll take a stand in New York at the Beacon Theatre, before making his way to Toronto. Then, he’ll follow up with a return to the Midwest, where he’ll end the tour with two nights at Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, Ind., on June 24 and 25.

Tickets for John Mellencamp’s forthcoming tour will go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. local time. For more information, visit the artist’s official website .

View the complete list of tour dates below.

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John Mellencamp’s Live and In Person 2023 Tour Dates:

Feb. 5—Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, Ind.

Feb. 6— Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, Ind.

Feb. 8—Ovens Auditorium—Charlotte, N.C.

Feb. 10—Fox Theatre—Atlanta

Feb. 11—Jacksonville Center for the Arts | Moran Theater—Jacksonville, Fla.

Feb. 13—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, Fla.

Feb. 14—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, Fla.

Feb. 15—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, Fla.

Feb. 18—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 19—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, Fla.

Feb. 21—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Feb. 22—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Feb. 24—Saenger Theatre—New Orleans

Feb. 25—Smart Financial Centre—Sugar Land, Texas

Feb. 26—Majestic Theatre—San Antonio, Texas

Feb. 28—Bass Concert Hall—Austin, Texas

March 1—Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie—Dallas, Texas

March 11—Keller Auditorium—Portland, Ore.

March 13—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC

March 14—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC

March 15—Paramount Theatre—Seattle, Wash.

March 17—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, Calf.

March 18—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, Calif.

March 19—Saroyan Theatre—Fresno, Calif.

March 21—SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center—Sacramento, Calif.

March 22—Dolby Theatre—Los Angeles

March 24—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas—Las Vegas

March 25—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas —Las Vegas

March 27—Ellie Caulkins Opera House—Denver

April 3—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, Mo.

April 4—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, Mo.

April 6—State Theatre—Minneapolis, Minn.

April 7—State Theatre—Minneapolis, Minn.

April 8—State Theatre—Minneapolis, Minn.

April 10—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, Wis.

April 11—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, Wis.

April 13—Chicago Theatre—Chicago

April 14—Chicago Theatre—Chicago

April 17—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, Ky.

April 18—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, Ky.

April 19—Peoria Civic Center Theater—Peoria, Ill.

April 21—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis

April 22—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis

April 24—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, Tenn.

April 25—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, Tenn.

May 5—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, Ind.

May 6—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, Ind.

May 8—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, Tenn.

May 9—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, Tenn.

May 10—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, Tenn.

May 12—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, Ohio

May 13—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, Ohio

May 15—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, Ind.

May 16—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, Ind.

May 17—Palace Theatre—Columbus, Ohio

May 19—Peace Center—Greenville, S.C.

May 20—DPAC —Durham, N.C.

May 22—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh

May 23—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh

May 25—Playhouse Square—Cleveland

May 26—Playhouse Square—Cleveland

June 2—The Lyric—Baltimore

June 3—Kimmel Cultural Campus—Philadelphia

June 5—Beacon Theatre—New York

June 6—Beacon Theatre—New York

June 7—Beacon Theatre—New York

June 10—Boch Center – Wang Theatre—Boston

June 11—Providence Performing Arts Center—Providence, R.I.

June 13—Palace Theatre—Albany, N.Y.

June 14—Landmark Theatre—Syracuse, N.Y.

June 16—Shea’s Performing Arts Center—Buffalo, N.Y.

June 17—Masonic Temple Theatre—Detroit, Mich.

June 19—Massey Hall—Toronto

June 21—DeVos Performance Hall—Grand Rapids, Mich.

June 23—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, Ind.

June 24—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, Ind.

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JOHN MELLENCAMP SETS “LIVE AND IN PERSON 2023” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Article contributed by aeg presents | published on sunday, october 2, 2022.

Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening of his new permanent exhibition, John Mellencamp confirmed a North American tour “Live and In Person 2023” set to kick off in February.

Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents and sponsored by Turner Classic Movies, the tour will see 76 shows beginning with two nights in Bloomington, Indiana on February 5 and 6 and concluding with two nights in South Bend, Indiana on June 23 and 24. The tour includes multiple nights in New York City, Chicago, Vancouver, Nashville, Clearwater, Minneapolis and more, as well as stops in TCM’s home of Atlanta, Los Angeles and other major cities across North America. Complete list of dates below.

The partnership with TCM is a landmark collaboration and a first for Mellencamp, who has never previously had a tour promotional partner in all his years of performing live.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for all US dates beginning Tuesday, October 4 at 10am local time until Thursday, October 6 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com .

Register now at mellencamp.com for the Mellencamp mailing list presale beginning Wednesday, October 5 at 10am local time.

Turner Classic Movies newsletter subscribers will have early access to tickets beginning Thursday, October 6 at 10am.

A limited number of exclusive VIP packages will also be available starting Tuesday, October 4 at 10am local time. These exclusive offers can include incredible reserved seated tickets in the front row, custom merchandise and much more.

Tickets for the John Mellencamp Live and In Person tour will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 7 at 10am local time.

Legends of Rock: John Mellencamp opened today at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—a new, permanent part of the museum’s beloved and expanding Legends of Rock exhibit. Museum goers can expect to see artifacts including the suit worn in promotional photos for Mellencamp’s 2003 album Trouble No More, his 1976 Fender Telecaster Custom guitar played onstage extensively and the studio tracking chart for “Jack and Diane” from 1981, as well as an oil painting by Mellencamp himself, Backbone (2022), reworked from a 1993 self-portrait.

A reissue of Mellencamp’s beloved eighth studio album, Scarecrow, is set for release November 4 on Mercury/UME. The box set will include two CDs of newly remixed and remastered songs plus previously unreleased bonus tracks and alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.

Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

John Mellencamp—Live and In Person 2023 Tour

February 5—Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, IN February 6— Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, IN February 8—Ovens Auditorium—Charlotte, NC February 10—Fox Theatre—Atlanta, GA February 11—Jacksonville Center for the Arts | Moran Theater—Jacksonville, FL February 13—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL February 14—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL February 15—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL February 18—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, FL February 19—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, FL February 21—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, FL February 22—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, FL February 24—Saenger Theatre—New Orleans, LA February 25—Smart Financial Centre—Sugar Land, TX February 26—Majestic Theatre—San Antonio, TX February 28—Bass Concert Hall—Austin, TX March 1—Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grande Prairie—Dallas, TX March 11—Keller Auditorium—Portland, OR March 13—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC March 14—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC March 15—Paramount Theatre—Seattle, WA March 17—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, CA March 18—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, CA March 19—Saroyan Theatre—Fresno, CA March 21—SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center—Sacramento, CA March 22—Dolby Theatre—Los Angeles, CA March 24—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas—Las Vegas, NV March 25—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas —Las Vegas, NV March 27—Ellie Caulkins Opera House—Denver, CO April 3—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, MO April 4—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, MO April 6—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN April 7—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN April 8—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN April 10—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WI April 11—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WI April 13—Chicago Theatre—Chicago, IL April 14—Chicago Theatre—Chicago, IL April 17—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, KY April 18—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, KY April 19—Peoria Civic Center Theater—Peoria, IL April 21—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MO April 22—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MO April 24—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TN April 25—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TN May 5—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, IN May 6—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, IN May 8—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN May 9—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN May 10—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN May 12—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OH May 13—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OH May 15—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, IN May 16—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, IN May 17—Palace Theatre—Columbus, OH May 19—Peace Center—Greenville, SC May 20—DPAC —Durham, NC May 22—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PA May 23—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PA May 25—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OH May 26—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OH June 2—The Lyric—Baltimore, MD June 3—Kimmel Cultural Campus—Philadelphia, PA June 5—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY June 6—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY June 7—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY June 10—Boch Center - Wang Theatre—Boston, MA June 11—Providence Performing Arts Center—Providence, RI June 13—Palace Theatre—Albany, NY June 14—Landmark Theatre—Syracuse, NY June 16—Shea’s Performing Arts Center—Buffalo, NY June 17—Masonic Temple Theatre—Detroit, MI June 19—Massey Hall—Toronto, ON June 21—DeVos Performance Hall—Grand Rapids, MI June 23—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, IN June 24—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, IN

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John Mellencamp Sets 2024 Edition of ‘Live and In Person’ Tour

John Mellencamp at Farm Aid 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana

John Mellencamp has announced the continuation of his “Live and In Person” tour into 2024 with 27 new cities. The celebrated musician shared the news today (Oct. 30, 2022). A pre-sale begins Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets for the general public go on sale on Nov. 3, also at 10 a.m. local time here . He will continue to perform songs from his recent LP, Orpheus Descending —his 25th studio album—during his live set.

Mellencamp , born Oct. 7, 1951, is a member of the Songwriters Halls of Fame, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award, the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and most recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

Mellencamp has continued to focus on another facet of his artistic expression: painting. Last year, he released a self-curated book of his work, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages, which is out now on Rizzoli New York.

Watch Mellencamp perform a favorite at Farm Aid in 2023

A reissue of Mellencamp’s beloved eighth studio album, Scarecrow , featuring the classic rock favorites “Small Town” and “R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.,” was released in 2022 via Mercury/UME. The box set includes two CDs of newly remixed and remastered songs plus previously unreleased bonus tracks and alternate versions, a booklet full of rare photographs and all new liner notes by acclaimed author and music critic Anthony DeCurtis.

Listen to a demo of “Small Town” from the new edition of Scarecrow

On his birthday, Mellencamp shared another bonus track from the expanded edition of Scarecrow , the lyrics video for “Carolina Shag.”

John Mellencamp—Live and In Person 2024 Tour (Tickets are available here and here ) Mar 08—Rochester, NY—West Herr Auditorium Theatre Mar 10—Newark, NJ—New Jersey Performing Arts Center Mar 11—Worcester, MA—The Hanover Theatre Mar 13—Hartford, CT—The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts Mar 14—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Mar 16—Erie, PA—Warner Theatre Mar 17—Toledo, OH—Stranahan Theater Mar 19—East Lansing, MI—Wharton Center Mar 20—Richmond, KY—EKU Center for the Arts Mar 22—Muncie, IN—Emens Auditorium Mar 23—Springfield, IL—UIS Performing Arts Center Mar 25—Green Bay, WI—The Weidner Mar 26—Madison, WI—Overture Center for the Arts Mar 27—Rockford, IL—Coronado Performing Arts Center Apr 04—Duluth, MN—DECC Symphony Hall Apr 05—Des Moines, IA—Des Moines Civic Center Apr 07—Omaha, NE—Orpheum Theater Apr 09—Springfield, MO—Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts Apr 10—Little Rock, AR—Robinson Center Apr 12—Birmingham, AL—BJCC Concert Hall Apr 14—Greensboro, NC—Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts Apr 15—Chattanooga, TN—Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium Apr 17—Fayetteville, NC—Crown Theatre Apr 18—Washington, D.C.—DAR Constitution Hall Apr 20—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium Apr 21—Norfolk, VA—Chrysler Hall Apr 23—Savannah, GA—Johnny Mercer Theatre

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John Mellencamp Launches 2023 Tour in Indiana: Set List and Video

John Mellencamp launched his Live and in Person tour on Sunday with a performance in his home state of Indiana at the Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington.

He included two songs from Strictly a One-Eyed Jack , his most recent album, in the set list: "I Always Lie to Strangers" and "Chasing Rainbows." (He also played "The Eyes of Portland," another recently written song that does not appear on the LP.)

Hits like "Check It Out," "Jack & Diane," "Rain on the Scarecrow" and "Pink Houses" also appeared in the set, which closed with "Cherry Bomb."

You can see the set list, along with fan-filmed videos from the show, below.

Mellencamp will play a second show on Monday at the Indiana University Auditorium, before taking the 76-date tour across the U.S. and parts of Canada. He's playing at least two nights in most cities, with major stops in New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Nashville, San Fransisco, Minneapolis, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Watch John Mellencamp Perform 'John Cocker/Hey God' at 2023 Tour Launch

The trek will conclude with a pair of shows on June 23 and 24 in South Bend, Ind.

Watch John Mellencamp Perform 'Minutes to Memories' at 2023 Tour Launch

Watch John Mellencamp Perform 'Check It Out' at 2023 Tour Launch

John Mellencamp, Indiana University Auditorium, Bloomington, Ind., 2/5/2023 1. "John Cocker/Hey God" 2. "The Eyes of Portland" 3. "Minutes to Memories" 4. "Small Town" 5. "Human Wheels" 6. "Don't Need This Body" 7. "We Are the People" 8. "Jackie Brown" 9. "Check It Out" 10. "Sometimes There’s God" 11. "Longest Days" 12. "Jack & Diane" 13. "I Always Lie to Strangers" 14. "Joanne Woodward/Real Life" 15. "Rain on the Scarecrow" 16. "Paper in Fire" 17. "Crumblin' Down" 18. "Pink Houses" 19. "Chasing Rainbows" 20. "Cherry Bomb"

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John Mellencamp is an American rock musicians, songwriter and singer. He is best known for his catchy heartland rock, and is originally from Seymour, Indiana.

John Cougar Mellencamp was born on 7 October 1951 and formed his first band at the early age of 14. Around 1975 he found someone who was receptive to his music from MainMan management named Tony DeFries, who insisted Mellencamp used Johnny Cougar as his stage name in order to be easier to market. Mellencamp recorded an album of cover songs, but it didn’t sell well. Eventually, he parted ways with DeFrieds and signed to Riva Records and paired with Rod Stewart’s manager, Billy Gaff. Mellencamp then briefly moved to London to record and tour for his album “A Biography.” The record, which was not released in the United States did manage to chart in Australia.

Upon returning to the United States, he recorded and released “Nothin’ Matters an What If It Did?” which did have two charting singles; however, Mellencamp was not too happy with the finished product. His breakthrough album finally came in 1982 with the release of his album, “American Fool.” With the commercial success, Mellencamp was allowed to push to use his surname.

The 1985 release of “Scarecrow” was the first album that he recorded in his home studio, and saw it as the start of his alternative country genre. Shortly after, he partook in the first Farm Aid benefit concert with other founders, Willie Nelson and Neil Young, followed by a tour for “Scarecrow.” By the early 90s he dropped Cougar from his name and was billed simply as John Mellencamp.

By the early 21st century, he paired up with other artists for collaborations, and in 2005 set out on tour with John Fogerty and Donovan. He released his eighteenth album, “Life, Death, Love and Freedom” in 2008, and sold over 50,000 copies. Continuing a strong touring schedule and releasing albums, he continues into 2014, most recently with his album “Troubled Man.”

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This was my first time seeing John Mellencamp after being a fan since I was a young kid. I grew up listening to his music and watching his videos on MTV and I thoroughly enjoyed the rock with a dash of country violin.

The show at the Chicago theater was probably a lot different than someone who would have seen Mellencamp in the 1980s would expect. Mellencamp is older and maybe/maybe not wiser from the lyrics of his songs. His newer music has a slower tempo, seems more introspective and looks at the world from the viewpoint of a man who has seen a lot of life.

The show started off with new material from his Plain Spoken album (most recent release). "Lawless Times," "Troubled Man," and "Minutes to Memories" were all played at the start of his show to capture the attention of his audience and hopefully focus it on his newer work. As a long time fan, I find it hard to reconcile his new music with the music I grew up loving. I do not mean this in a bad way. It is just that in my brain, John Mellencamp is still under thirty and raising hell in rural Indiana. Hearing his more mature voice in his new work is a pleasant surprise because the songwriting is in the same vein, just from a man who still dances, albeit a bit more slowly.

Mellencamp also played several fan favorites, "Small Town," "Jack and Diane," "Paper in Fire," "Check it Out," "Cherry Bomb," "Crumbin' Down," and "Authority Song." Each of these was a thrill to hear live from the man who defined so much of my youth. "Jack and Diane" was done acoustically which was a nice change to a song well over thirty years old. Mellencamp mentioned a sore throat and an almost cancellation of the show a few songs in but it was hard to tell how much his voice was affected because it sounded like John Mellencamp. Several songs seemed to have minor changes but that could have just been normal recorded-to-live-version differences. If the songs were changed structurally to give them a different feel for an audience that has been hearing them for thirty years or longer then I do not object as they were true enough to the originals to still resonate even if they stood apart from the originals themselves.

Overall, the energy level was pretty intense when you consider that Mellencamp has been performing live for "45 years" in his words. The band was tight and sounded great. Guitar, drums and violin packed the same punch for me as they did on the radio in 1982.

The show was my fiance's first real exposure to Mellencamp (she is from the East Coast originally and was not into him prior to the show). She danced, liked his bluesy renditions of "Catastrophe Called Life" and "Longest Days" and left with a much deeper understanding of why I have been such a long time fan. She commented on the walk back to the car how the songs really capture all of his life, from frustration with the small town life, the craziness of youth and a final acceptance as he gets older.

I wish the sound people at the Chicago Theater would have punched up the violin because being up the balcony, it sounded a little too quiet compared to the rest of the band and especially in his older work, the violin drives the tempo of the music. Also, Theater staff should have done a better job of shutting down or moving out obnoxious fans who did not know when cackling and loud voices were uncalled for when Mellencamp was speaking.

As far as Mellencamp and his band, I hope I get to see them again.

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John Mellencamp - or John Cougar Mellencamp, depending on who you ask - is one of those songwriters who seemed to embody the eighties for all who followed him; like Bruce Springsteen, his trademark style of heartland rock certainly tapped into something undeniably American, but not necessarily in a way that was trite or exploitative of the flag; instead, this was music for the people. A slew of the top ten hits that he had in his homeland during his eighties heyday were very much rooted in that way of thinking; the likes of ‘Pink Houses, ‘Cherry Bomb’ and ‘Small Town’ were all based around Mellencamp’s everyman lyrical style, with his critical attitude towards the Reagan administration prominent throughout. That’s not to say, though, that Mellencamp’s considerable cult fanbase is exclusively politically-minded; instead, many of them buy his records and turn up to his shows for nothing more than good old fashioned rock and roll. He’s more than happy to oblige, too; on his most recent tour of the UK, in the summer of 2011, he performed epic, career-spanning sets to the delight of packed theatres, proving that his appeal is not just limited to the U.S. With his twentieth studio album set for this Autumn, it won’t be too long until he’s back on these shores - news that will thrill his cult following over here.

Seeing John Mellencamp was never a goal of mine, nor was it truly an interest of mine; however, my dad is a huge fan of John Mellencamp, so I was dragged to a live set to keep my dad company. Luckily it turned out to be a pleasant surprise and a great experience to have shared with my dad. As we filled into the venue, the first thing I noticed was how I may or may not have been the youngest person there. Most of the people were around my dad’s age, but there was still that high excitement of anticipation of the coming show. The anticipation and cheers were matched by the high energy from the moment the band started to play. They opened with “Small Town,” and Mellencamp was center stage playing his guitar. The entire venue was filled with people having a good time, both on and off stage. I was surprised to realize that I really knew a good amount of the songs that he performed, even to a point where I was singing along. Despite no longer being at the absolute height of his music career, his vocals were so on point, sound exactly the same as his younger days. Clearly a seasoned performer who knows how to give the audience what they want.

The opening act for the show was actually a 25-minute long documentary it was quite boring most people in the crowd were talking through it. A few of the crowd were being disruptive and security did nothing. One joker kept booing Mellencamp, another lady kept getting out of her seat and moving forwards to record her own video and pictures and blocking the view of us who stayed in our area.

Mellencamp himself was great. He sounded awesome, did all the favorite songs, talked with the audience, told a hilarious joke about the US/Canada proposed wall, and was a fun guy to watch. Some of the loudest sing-along segments I've ever seen too.

It was a 90 minute or so set once the documentary was over, and no encores, however. So not a very long concert.

Still worth going if you like his music. I still enjoyed myself.

Ps - at least at TD place you were only allowed a drink in a cup, no water bottles allowed.

The show started about 5 minutes late with a "movie" showing the background and life of John Mellencamp. It lasted 30 minutes, the sound was horrible and it was difficult to see the pictures. It was dissappointing it was so long as We all paid good money to see a musical concert not to watch a 30 minute movie. Once the band started it was a great show. John didn't talk much except for a small story about his Grandmother and introducing himself which was fine. He played all the big hits except for one and many new and not so common songs. The concert ended in under 90 minutes and though there was lots of shouting and cheering, the lights came up and it was over. I really expected him to come back out for an encore of the song he was known for and hadn't sang during the evening. When playing it was great, though short and the movie was way too long to see while waiting for him to perform.

I saw Mellencamp in 1985 in Chattanooga. I wasn't a fan of his at the time, didn't own any of his albums, but I did know his songs that played on the radio. I got tickets and went only because it was something to do. Wow, that was one of my good choices. He had no opening act and except for a 5-10 minute break he had to take to run to the bathroom, he and his band lit up the arena for nearly 3.5 hours. From that day on, I was a Mellencamp fan. Some 500 concerts later, that show still ranks in my Top 3 of all time. Take some advice and listen to the "Uh, huh" and "Scarecrow" album and hear what a very tight band sounds like. Then catch him live, you won't see great live shows like him very often, especially now with computer generated music and autotune vocals running rampant in music today.

I loved the show! It did start promptly at 8:00pm, with a documentary film, which was nice. It got people in their seats before he actually came on stage. He performed many of his oldie-but-goodie songs and several new songs. John engaged the audience with a few stories, but spent most of the show singing. The acoustics at our venue were fantastic- so everything sounded perfect. I really really enjoyed hearing the songs I grew up listening to. Unfortunately, some of my favorite songs never received much airplay so weren’t included in the show. But the songs he did play, brought down the house. I’d highly recommend seeing the show if you have the chance!

The show began promptly at 8...with a 30 minute documentary about John Mellencamp. It was boring. Every time it faded out the crowd cheered thinking "Now the show will start!" But it kept going! The concert goers were annoyed and bored.

The concert itself lasted about 90 minutes. It was a good show, John took one short break while his keyboardist and violinist played very very well.

He did most of the hits I could think of and a bunch of songs I'd never heard before. A mix of new and old. There was no encore, which was a tad disappointing for the price of the tickets and given length of the actual concert.

Can't say I'd recommend it at the price of entry.

What a wonderful show!! I have been desperate to see John for only the second time for many years and I wasn't disappointed. The show begins with a film showing the long history of this great artist and then the band comes on and what a band. They were brilliant and so enthusiastic with the electric fiddle played bouncing around the stage. They are all talented musicians in their own right but in combination with John's great songs they were phenomenal. John interacted with the audience a little but this was about his music and we got plenty of that. What an incredible show, would love him to bring it to the UK, I would be first in line to see it again!!

This was my first time seeing John Mellencamp in concert. I did not really have the money to go to concerts growing up. But all I can say is I wish u could have, but I'm just glad I got to see him perform. He still sounds amazing even at a ripe 68 years old. The entire auditorium was singing the choruses fo songs for him. It was truly amazing. John Mellencamp was my favorite artist as I was growing up. I remember telling my mom I think Mellencamp deserves the the title of the king more than Elvis. Anyways, if anyone gets the chance to go and experience John in concert, do yourself the favor and go. You won't be let down.

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John Mellencamp Announces 2023 Tour & Performs The Hits At The Rock Hall

By Rebekah Gonzalez

September 30, 2022

To celebrate the opening of Legends of Rock: John Mellencamp , the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's newest permanent exhibition, Mellencamp himself performed a special live edition of iHeartRadio ICONS at the Rock Hall on the exhibits launch day, Thursday, September 29th.

Fans were able to tune into the exclusive event on the iHeartRadio app via iHeartRadio's The Classic Rock Channel to hear the legendary singer-songwriter perform some of his biggest hits, make exciting new announcements, and answer some questions from Jim Kerr .

To kick off the night, Mellencamp treated the enthusiastic crowd with a performance of his hit "Small Town" off of 1985's Scarecrow followed by "I Always Lie To Strangers" from his latest album Strictly a One-Eyed Jack . Released in January 2022, it marked the singer-songwriter's 24th studio album.

Kerr started off the conversation by pointing out how engaged the crowd was. "You could see everybody singing right along with you," Kerr said before asking Mellencamp about the inspiration behind the upcoming reissue of Scarecrow .

"I did it," Mellencamp simply replied, causing laughter to errupt from the crowd. " They wanted to, so... I don't like to look back. I wrote those songs a long time ago, I played those songs and I'm always looking forward. I'm always thinking about what's coming next as opposed to what's happened." He continued, "But if the market company deems that people want to have this kind of collectors thing then it's fine to me."

The recently announced deluxe reissue contains a two-CD box set with a remastered version of the album and alternate versions of some of the songs that got Mellencamp inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

"Can you take us back to that night... to when Billy Joel inducted you?" asked Kerr. Starting off with a wistful laugh, Mellencamp gave another charmingly coy answer, "Yeah. I was there, you know. I remember being there and I remember I didn't go through the red carpet. I went through the back door and they went "Whoa, you can't come in here." And I said, "I'm getting inducted tonight,'" but the singer didn't have a pass. He eventually got into the ceremony but hearing how he almost wasn't let in is pretty hilarious considering he now has a part of the Rock Hall dedicated to his work.

One of the items included in the museum, contributed by Mellencamp himself, is his very first royalty check. "Which was for, what? $27 or something like that," Kerr pointed out. "But when you opened it up it must've felt like a million bucks."

"No," Mellencamp responded, much to the delight of the crowd. Kerr then transitioned the event back to the performance, letting the music do all the talking for Mellencamp.

The singer-songwriter then performed 1987's "Check It Out" from The Lonesome Jubilee and "Jack & Diane" from 1982's American Fool, which prompted a full-blown sing-a-long from the fans.

Mellencamp took another quick break to discuss some of his upcoming projects including Farm Aid , which he launched with Willie Nelson and Neil Young , and a 265-page coffee table book full of his paintings . He also shared that he has finished writing an album but gave no further details about its release.

Kerr then had the honor of confirming Mellencamp's upcoming "Live and In Person" Tour which will see the singer play 76 nights starting February 23rd, 2023.

To introduce his penultimate song, Mellencamp said this track "seems more pertinent today than I did when I wrote it," before launching into "Crumblin' Down" which was released in 1983 and featured on the album Uh-huh . Also from the same album, Mellencamp finished his set with the song "Pink Houses."

Fans can register now at mellencamp.com for the Mellencamp mailing list presale beginning Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 A.M. local time. Tickets for the John Mellencamp Live and In Person tour will go on sale to the general public Friday, October 7 at 10:00 A.M. local time.

Furthermore, in a new contest from iHeartRadio, one lucky winner and a friend will be flying round trip (with hotel accommodations and a $200 ground transportation gift card) to any city and date of their choosing to see Mellencamp on tour, where they'll enjoy the concert with VIP tickets. The fan will also walk away with hand-written lyrics from John himself to one of his songs, and will get to meet the rock icon backstage during a meet and greet.

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February 5—Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, IN
February 6— Indiana University Auditorium—Bloomington, IN
February 8—Ovens Auditorium—Charlotte, NC
February 10—Fox Theatre—Atlanta, GA
February 11—Jacksonville Center for the Arts | Moran Theater—Jacksonville, FL
February 13—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL
February 14—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL
February 15—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater, FL
February 18—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, FL
February 19—Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts—Orlando, FL
February 21—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 22—Broward Center for the Performing Arts—Ft. Lauderdale, FL
February 24—Saenger Theatre—New Orleans, LA
February 25—Smart Financial Centre—Sugar Land, TX
February 26—Majestic Theatre—San Antonio, TX
February 28—Bass Concert Hall—Austin, TX
March 1—Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grande Prairie—Dallas, TX
March 11—Keller Auditorium—Portland, OR
March 13—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC
March 14—Orpheum—Vancouver, BC
March 15—Paramount Theatre—Seattle, WA
March 17—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, CA
March 18—Golden Gate Theatre—San Francisco, CA
March 19—Saroyan Theatre—Fresno, CA
March 21—SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center—Sacramento, CA
March 22—Dolby Theatre—Los Angeles, CA
March 24—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas—Las Vegas, NV
March 25—Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas —Las Vegas, NV
March 27—Ellie Caulkins Opera House—Denver, CO
April 3—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, MO
April 4—The Midland Theatre—Kansas City, MO
April 6—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN
April 7—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN
April 8—State Theatre—Minneapolis, MN
April 10—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WI
April 11—The Riverside Theater—Milwaukee, WI
April 13—Chicago Theatre—Chicago, IL
April 14—Chicago Theatre—Chicago, IL
April 17—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, KY
April 18—The Kentucky Center—Louisville, KY
April 19—Peoria Civic Center Theater—Peoria, IL
April 21—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MO
April 22—Stifel Theatre—St. Louis, MO
April 24—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TN
April 25—Orpheum Theatre—Memphis, TN
May 5—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, IN
May 6—Old National Events Plaza—Evansville, IN
May 8—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN
May 9—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN
May 10—Ryman Auditorium—Nashville, TN
May 12—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OH
May 13—Aronoff Center—Cincinnati, OH
May 15—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, IN
May 16—Embassy Theatre—Ft. Wayne, IN
May 17—Palace Theatre—Columbus, OH
May 19—Peace Center—Greenville, SC
May 20—DPAC —Durham, NC
May 22—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PA
May 23—Benedum Center—Pittsburgh, PA
May 25—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OH
May 26—Playhouse Square—Cleveland, OH
June 2—The Lyric—Baltimore, MD
June 3—Kimmel Cultural Campus—Philadelphia, PA
June 5—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY
June 6—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY
June 7—Beacon Theatre—New York, NY
June 10—Boch Center - Wang Theatre—Boston, MA
June 11—Providence Performing Arts Center—Providence, RI
June 13—Palace Theatre—Albany, NY
June 14—Landmark Theatre—Syracuse, NY
June 16—Shea’s Performing Arts Center—Buffalo, NY
June 17—Masonic Temple Theatre—Detroit, MI
June 19—Massey Hall—Toronto, ON
June 21—DeVos Performance Hall—Grand Rapids, MI
June 23—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, IN
June 24—Morris Performing Arts Center—South Bend, IN

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John Mellencamp and his band were in fine form for a night of rousing music from the heartland at Weidner

GREEN BAY - John Mellencamp and The Weidner go together like Jack and Diane.

It’s a hardly a secret the self-described “curmudgeon” likes what he likes — without apology — so it seems the 2,000-seat hall with its cozy aesthetics and pristine acoustics passes muster with Mellencamp.

Monday’s stop for his Live and In Person Tour was his fourth time at The Weidner . Where better to hole up for two hours on a rainy March night to be nourished by every nuanced ache of sadness in “Jackie Brown,” the fire of a band fully engulfed on “Crumblin’ Down” and the undeniable joy of hearing a room full of strangers sing “Pink Houses” together?

At 72, the plainspoken Mellencamp is such a natural fit for the more intimate settings of theaters and performance halls it’s almost hard to remember his arena-rocking days at the Resch Center in the early 2000s. Foregoing the big-crowd energy of anthems like “R.O.C.K. in the USA” or “Authority Song” for an acoustic “Longest Days,” with Mellencamp like some old-timer on a front porch imparting his late grandmother's wisdom that “life is short even in its longest days” is a fair trade-off.

It was the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s first visit to Green Bay in five years, and it was the same ol’ Mellencamp. That’s a compliment not a dis for an artist who never seems to miss.

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Wearing coveralls with the collar flipped up, the hair still cuts the kind of profile in the stage lights that can give him away before he ever sings a word. He took his first drag on a cigarette before he had finished “John Cockers” to open the night. There was gum chewing, of course, and the guitar slung across his back.

The show opened with 20 minutes of scenes from classic films of the 1940s to 1960s that have been meaningful to Mellencamp, including “The Fugitive Kind,” “The Grapes of Wrath,” “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Hud.” It felt a little like sitting through previews at the movie theater to get what you came for, but again, it's Mellencamp. He does things his own way. You either love him or it or you don't.

When it came time for the music, he and his amazing six-piece band, which includes guitarist Mike Wanchic, who has been by his side for more than 50 years, played 19 songs in an hour and 40 minutes. It was mostly a greatest-hits showcase curated from a career of 28 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, but he also made room for “The Eyes of Portland,” a song about homelessness off last year’s “Orpheus Descending” album that he performed solo acoustic. As much as Mellencamp's music whisks listeners away to the songs of their youth, he's also going to make sure they know what's on his mind in current times.

His voice is still potent, and the gravelly, gritty quality that comes with age (and maybe cigarettes) gives it that kind of lived-in quality that lent itself so well to John Prine in his later years. “What If I Came Knocking” and “Crumblin’ Down” proved there’s still a fire in that Hoosier belly — and that he still has some stage moves, too.

During an introduction for “The Real Life,” which featured spoken word by Joanne Woodward, violinist Lisa Germano, whose talent shown brilliantly all night, told the crowd Mellencamp wanted the evening to be more of a performance than a rock concert. It was both.

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Nearly 40 years after it was released, “Rain on the Scarecrow,” written about the plight of small American farms, still rolls across the stage like an ominous storm cloud. Mellencamp was at the edge of the stage pointing out at the crowd for an invigorating “Paper in Fire” as his band played fast and furious behind him.

It was heartland favorites like “Small Town” and “Pink Houses” that made the crowd jump to its feet, while the lighter touch of an arrangement of “Jack & Diane” for a four piece with two acoustic guitars, accordion and violin made that little ditty about two American kids doin' the best they can feel melancholy.

Unlike some of his previous Weidner visits when he shared stories between songs, he did little of that this time. Near night's end, he did get a bit nostalgic as he talked about growing older, the passage of time and memories.

"You know the thing about old times, you’ve got to be old to have them," Mellencamp said. " ... I thought it would be appropriate to end the show tonight with a song about old times."

And just like that the audience was back at the club Cherry Bomb, back when groovin' was groovin'.

Kendra Meinert is an entertainment and feature writer at the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at 920-431-8347 or [email protected] . Follow her on X @KendraMeinert .

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“John Cockers”
“Paper in Fire”
“Minutes to Memories”
“Small Town”
“Human Wheels”
“Jackie Brown”
“Troubled Land”
“Check It Out”
“The Eyes of Portland”
“Longest Days”
“Jack & Diane”
“The Real Life”
“Rain on the Scarecrow”
“Lonely Ol’ Night”
“What If I Came Knocking”
“Crumblin’ Down”
“Pink Houses”
“Cherry Bomb”
“Hurts So Good”

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Some of the highest-profile concert tours of the season will bypass us, so you’ll have to go to Los Angeles to catch performances by the Rolling Stones, Usher, Olivia Rodrigo, Kenny Chesney, Megan Thee Stallion, The Black Keys, Laufey or Childish Gambino.

Happily, several major tours have already come here this year, including those by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Chris Stapleton and the Billy Joel/Sting double-header at Petco Park.

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The concert began with an epic, 15-minute version of ‘Cortez The Killer’ that featured extra lyrics recently unearthed by Young. Guitarist-singer Micah Nelson, Willie’s son, very ably assumed the role in Crazy Horse of Nils Lofgren, now on tour with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

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Moreover, so many tours are headed this way this summer — to stadiums, clubs, concert halls and amphitheaters — that there’s no need to travel past the county line to be overwhelmed by the number of options. Or by the potential expense of attending.

Average concert ticket prices in 2023 rose to $130, up from $90 in 2018 and $111 in 2022. Service fees can add as much as 32 percent to the face value of a ticket. Of course, VIP ticket packages cost much more (up to $600 per person, plus fees, for blink-182’s June 30 Petco Park show, and up to $870, plus fees, for Santana’s Aug. 30 concert at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre).

Another factor is “dynamic pricing” — based on real-time customer demand when tickets go on sale — which can see prices double or triple between the few minutes it takes to select a ticket online and to complete the purchase.

On Thursday, the Justice Department sued Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster. The suit seeks a judicial ruling to break up the company, which the DOJ alleges has illegally maintained a monopoly in the live entertainment industry — an industry long dominated by Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Soaring prices inspired the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act, which on May 15 was passed 388-24 by the House of Representatives. It would require event ticket-sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets upfront to consumers, including such so-called “hidden fees” as service charges.

“After years of bipartisan work, we will now be able to enhance the customer experience of buying event tickets online. We look forward to continuing to work together to urge quick Senate passage so that we can send it to the President’s desk to be signed into law,” reads a joint statement from Republicans and Democrats on the House Energy & Commerce Committee and the Innovation, Data & Commerce Subcommittee.

With or without such a welcome law, the volume of live-music events here and across the nation appears set to grow ever larger.

To help you choose, these are our picks for some of the likely highlights in this summer’s San Diego concert season. Upcoming shows at the San Diego County Fair and The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will be previewed in upcoming issues of the Union-Tribune’s Friday Night & Day section.

For the sake of expediency, our 42 choices do not include performances that are already sold out. So, take a bow, Bonnie Raitt, Foo Fighters, Vampire Weekend, Chris Thile, Natalie Merchant, Kamasi Washington, Fuerza Regida, The Decemberists, Hozier, Jessica Pratt, Cowboy Junkies, Buddha Trizie, Imagine Dragons, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, et al.

Mon Laferte

The best-selling Chilean artist of the 21st century, Mon Laferte is a devoted social activist and a borders-leaping musician. Her work over the years has ranged from pop, folk-rock, trip-hop, electronica and reggaeton to cumbia, ranchera, mariachi, bolero and banda. “Mon Laferte, Te Amo” — a documentary of her 2021-22 world tour — will debut on Netflix in August. As a follow-up to her March 10 concert in Tijuana, Laferte performs an outdoor show tonight in the shadow of San Diego’s Petco Park. 7 p.m. today. Gallagher Square at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., downtown. $66-$166. ticketmaster.com

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North Park Music Fest

Back for its third year, this two-day, three outdoor-stage festival will showcase more than 20 bands and solo artists on Friday and Saturday. The Friday lineup is headlined by Particle Kid (the periodic stage name of Willie Nelson’s son, Micah) and 2017 Grammy-winner Fantastic Negrito (born: Xavier Dphrepaulezz), who at times suggests the offspring of Prince, Howlin’ Wolf and D’Angelo rolled into one. Saturday’s bill will be topped by a reunion by the popular San Diego band Louis XIV and a solo acoustic set by Ty Segall. 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday . North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St., North Park. $50 per day, $60 for two days. northparkmusicfest.org

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Derek Trucks and Susan Tedesch on September 27, 2023 in Boston.

Tedeschi Trucks Band, with Little Feat

Co-led by singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and her husband, former Allman Brothers six-string dynamo Derek Trucks, the Tedeschi Trucks Band audaciously mines a rich vein of blues, rock, soul, funk, country and other homegrown American styles.

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Their similarly rootsy opening act, the pioneering Little Feat, was formed in 1969 before either Tedeschi or Trucks were born. Little Feat this month released its first new album in 12 years, “Sam’s Place,” named after Sam Clayton, the group’s Fallbrook-based percussionist and singer. 7 p.m. June 8. Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego State University. $39.50-$99. ticketmaster.com

Alison Brown

Grammy Award-winning banjo master, composer and band leader Alison Brown grew up in La Jolla, just a few miles from the site of her June 12 concert at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Her June homecoming show is a benefit for the Rotary Club of La Jolla, whose president is Brown’s mother, Barbara.

Alison Brown, banjo star and MBA-holder, is on tour to promote her new album featuring Steve Martin, Kronos Quartet

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The first 100 ticket buyers can attend a pre-show Q&A, hosted by Jamie Deering, the CEO of Lemon Grove’s Deering Banjos. Brown and her bluegrass-to-jazz band’s concert will include her song,” Banjo Homecoming Rag,” which will be accompanied by projections of vintage images of San Diego. 7 p.m. June 12. Baker-Baum Concert Hall, Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. $100-$250. theconrad.org/events/23-24-rotary-club

Soft Machine

Is this a record? Since making its San Diego debut at Balboa Stadium in 1968, the pioneering English psychedelic jazz-rock band Soft Machine has performed here, well, never.

Now led by guitar wizard John Etheridge — who replaced former Vista guitarist Allan Holdsworth in Soft Machine in 1975 — the group’s latest iteration is on tour to promote its absorbing 2023 album, “Other Doors.” The 13-track collection includes a fresh take on the moody “Joy of a Toy,” a standout track from Soft Machine’s self-titled 1968 debut album. With former Stephane Grappelli guitarist Etheridge at the fore, Soft Machine’s return here — after 56 years — seems as improbable as it is welcome. 8 p.m. June 15. TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos. $25-$45. (858) 356-4546, tericommongroundscafe.com

Brian Blade plays the drums at a Rhode Island concert.

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

One of the most accomplished and versatile musicians anywhere, Brian Blade has been the drummer of choice for Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones and for such jazz giants as Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Charles Lloyd and Joshua Redman. His Fellowship Band, which he has led since 1998, has created a singular blend of jazz, gospel, country, folk-rock, soul and more.

There is a spiritual undercurrent to Blade’s music and an emotional intensity in even its softest moments. That his Fellowship Band’s long-overdue area debut includes not one, but two concerts on Juneteenth seems like a doubly fortuitous way to kick off the Athenaeum’s 2024 summer jazz concert series. 6 and 8:30 p.m., June 19. Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room, Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St., La Jolla. $40 and $45. (858) 454-5872, ljathenaeum.org

Gregory Porter, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, Oct., 4, 2023, in New York.

Gregory Porter at the 6th annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival

At 6 feet 4 inches tall, Gregory Porter is a towering presence on and off stage. The Bakersfield native earned a full scholarship to San Diego State University as a football player. A 1990 pre-season practice injury, which ended his college gridiron days, led him to focus on singing here at jazz clubs and a leading role in San Diego Repertory Theatre’s 1998 production of “It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues.”

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One of the finest jazz, soul and blues singers of his generation, Porter performs with fire, finesse and impeccable taste. He makes every word count without ever showing off. His combination of vocal passion and sophistication places him heads and shoulders above the other performers at this year’s San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, where he’ll co-headline on June 23. 3:30 p.m. June 22 and June 23. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. $70-$260. sandiegosmoothjazzfestival.com

Java Joe’s Reunion Show

Jewel and Jason Mraz are just two of the many then-unknown young troubadours who launched their careers performing at Java Joe’s, a cafe that occupied nine different San Diego locations between 1991 and 2018. The high regard in which its founder, Java Joe Flammini, is held by so many area musicians is demonstrated by the talent-packed lineup that will celebrate his legacy at San Diego Folk Heritage’s second annual Java Joe’s Reunion Show.

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The concert will includes five duos — Gregory Page and Jack Tempchin, Page and Frank Lee Drennen, Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart, Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, and Bug Guts, which teams Scott Ireland and his wife, Rosebud — along with solo performances by Carlos Olmeda, Lindsay White, Shawn Rohlf, John Katchur, former San Diego Padres’ infielder Tim Flannery. Flammini will be in attendance for the show, which will be hosted by veteran musical satirist Jose Sinatra. 4 p.m. June 30. San Diego Oasis, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo. $25-$30. (858) 613-0858, sdfolkheritage.org

Tom DeLonge, left, Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker of blink-182 perform.

blink-182, Pierce The Veil

Triple play! After performing two rapturously received concerts here last year at Pechanga Arena, the Poway-bred pop-punk band blink-182’s reunion tour with guitarist, vocalist and group co-founder Tom DeLonge is headed to Petco Park.

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Expect some snarky onstage comments about the San Diego Padres, along with such blink favorites as “Rock Show,” “What’s My Age Again?” and “Stay Together for the Kids.” The lineup also includes the San Diego band Pierce the Veil, making this a double homecoming. 7 p.m. June 30. Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., downtown. $80-$220; VIP packages are $450-$600. ticketmaster.com

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The Aristocrats

Dazzling musicianship, pinpoint dynamic control and quirky humor have long been the hallmarks of The Aristocrats, whose concerts often elicit both smiles and awe. Featuring English guitarist Guthrie Govan, American bassist Bryan Beller and German drum wiz Marco Minnemann, this rock-and-way-beyond power trio achieves musical velocity and nuance in equal measure.

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Their latest release, “Duck,” is a concept album about “a web-footed Antarctic Island native fleeing a penguin policeman all the way to New York City.” The fact that The Aristocrats are an all-instrumental band makes this concept — possibly inspired in part by Frank Zappa’s “Penguin in Bondage” — all the more intriguing. 7 p.m. July 11. Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main Street, Ramona. $28. (760) 789-7008, ramonamainstage.com

Marty Stuart and his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, in 2023.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives

A five-time Grammy Award-winner and a 2022 Tennessee Musicians Hall of Fame inductee, Marty Stuart was all of 14 when he became the mandolinist in bluegrass legend Lester Flatt’s band in 1972. He further burnished his reputation as the guitarist in Johnny Cash’s band — San Diego’s Jim Soldi replaced him five years later — and through his subsequent work with violinist Vassar Clements and acoustic guitarist Doc Watson.

Stuart launched his solo career in the mid-1980s. For fans of honky-tonk, gospel and country-rock, he and his aptly named band, The Fabulous Superlatives, are as good as they come. 8 p.m. July 12. Sycuan Live & Up Close Theater, Sycuan Casino Resort, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon. $69-$79. (619) 445-6002, sycuan.com

Lake Street Dive with lead vocalist Rachael Price.

Lake Street Dive, with Celisse

It’s been 12 years since the Boston-bred Lake Street Dive made its San Diego debut at Queen Bee’s, and the band has lost one member and added two more in the interim.

But its blend of vintage pop and rock, classic Motown soul, country, jazz and more remains as inviting as ever. Ditto the group’s polished ensemble work and captivating vocal harmonies, which are fueled by lead singer Rachael Price and bassist/singer Bridget Kearney. Expect to hear some new songs from Lake Street Dive’s new album, “Good Together,” which will be released June 21. 8 p.m. July 26. Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego. $40.50-$70.50; VIP packages are $211. ticketmaster.com

Renowned saxophonist Charles McPherson will celebrate his 85th birthday with a concert at Lou Lou's.

Charles McPherson 85th birthday celebration

A San Diego resident since the 1970s, Charles McPherson has been one of the jazz world’s most highly regarded alto saxophonists for more than 50 years, first as a member of bass giant Charles Mingus’ band, then as a solo artist and band leader in his own right. Bebop remains his greatest musical passion, but McPherson isn’t resting on his laurels.

Renowned saxophonist Charles McPherson is shown in front of his San Diego home on Aug. 8, 2019.

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His arresting new album, “Reverence,” was recorded live in New York last year and finds McPherson injecting every note he plays with deep feeling and an unmistakable degree of conviction. It comes as no surprise that his two May and two June concerts at La Jolla’s Conrad Prebys Performing Art Center sold out well in advance.

Fortunately, he has two more performances coming up here at Lou Lou’s Jungle Room, just three days after he turns 85 — and nine days after his birthday concert at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. July 27. Lou Lou’s Jungle Room at the Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Blvd., North Park. $75. loulous.turtabletickets.com

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Outlaw Music Festival, with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp

Willie Nelson is 91. Bob Dylan turned 83 on Friday. They are now on the road with John Mellencamp, 72, for the first concert tour the three founders of the annual Farm Aid benefit shows have done together since 2009. The opportunity to see either Nelson or Dylan in the autumn of their years is a welcome one.

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The opportunity to see these two American music icons share a stage with their respective bands, and join voices for a song or two, seems just about priceless. 5 p.m. July 29. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. $53.45-$167.50; platinum and VIP prices range from $223.20 to $523.20. livenation.com

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Dweezil Zappa performs in Kentucky in 2020.

Dweezil Zappa ‘The Rox (Postroph) y Tour’

The eldest son of the late music legend (and former La Mesa resident) Frank Zappa, ace guitarist and band leader Dweezil Zappa has devoted himself to performing his father’s wildly adventurous music on concert stages around the world.

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For his first tour with his band since March 2020, Dweezil will focus on music from two of Frank Zappa’s most popular albums — both released in 1974 — the double-live disc “Roxy & Elsewhere” and the studio outing “Apostrophe (‘).”

The set list is likely to include “Penguin in Bondage” and “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow,” an edited version of which gave Frank Zappa his first Billboard Top 100 hit. Dweezil’s new band includes 27-year-old guitar virtuoso Zach Tabori and young keyboardist Bobby Victor. 8 p.m., Aug. 2. The Magnolia, 210 East Main St., El Cajon. $45-$97. VIP and platinum packages are priced from $185.85 to $329.20. (619) 651-2004, livenation.com

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Carlos Santana and TV On The Radio’s Kyp Malone and Tunde Adebimpe are just a few of the admirers and collaborators of Mail’s Tinariwen, the guitar-driven desert blues band from Mail that in 2012 won the Grammy Award for Best World Music.

The group’s founding members are Berber nomads who met more than 40 years ago at a refugee camp in Algeria. After waging a guerrilla war against the Malian government, which had taken possession of their tribal territories, they turned to music as a full-time vehicle for their revolutionary zeal and quest for peace. In concert, Tinariwen crafts music that is foreign and familiar, hypnotic and cathartic. 8 p.m. Aug. 11. The Music Box, 1337 India St., downtown. $37-$77. ticketweb.com

Lainey Wilson

A standout performer at the 2022 edition of San Diego’s Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival, Lainey Wilson has seen her star rise ever higher since then. On May 16, she won Entertainer of the Year and Female Artist of the Year honors at the annual Academy of Country Music Awards — a year after earning five trophies at the 2023 edition of the ACMs. In February she won her first Grammy for “Bell Bottom Country,” which was voted Best Country Album.

A Louisiana native, Wilson is a potent live performer and an accomplished songwriter who has co-written hits for Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde and others. She is likely the only country artist whose concerts have included spirited covers of Jean Knight’s “Mr Big Stuff” and 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” 7 p.m. Aug. 23: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. $43 to $327. VIP packages are $360. livenation.com

Tower of Power

Tower of Power is on a roll. Two years after teaming up with the San Diego Symphony for the first orchestral concert in its six-decade history, the Oakland-bred funk and soul band is returning with what — depending on whose counting — is either the 50th or 51st lineup of its career.

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Now on board is new drummer Pete Antunes and new singer Jordan John, who was all of 16 when he played a jam session with Prince. Antunes has especially big shoes to fill. He replaces Tower of Power co-founder David Garibaldi, whose propulsive funk chops and jazzy syncopations set a very high bar. 7:30 Aug. 30. Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive, Shelter Island. $70. ticketmaster.com

Santana, with Counting Crows

Former Tijuana guitar-slinger Carlos Santana will turn 77 in July, but he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The pioneering Latin-rock band he leads — featuring his wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums — continues to tour regularly. And its leader has released new recordings over the past year with Run DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, producer and drum great Narada Michael Walden, as well as with Santana’s son and nephew, Salvador and Jose Santana.

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For good measure, at his most recent residency at Las Vegas’ House of Blues this month, the mustachioed guitarist has been mixing his classic songs with some choice cover versions, including Michael Jackson’s “Whatever Happens,” The Voices Of East Harlem’s “Right On, Be Free” and The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues.” 7 p.m. Aug. 30. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista. $67.20-$354. VIP packages are priced from $374 to $870. livenation.com

Aug. 6: Pokey LaFarge, Belly Up

Aug. 8: Junior Brown, Ramona Mainstage

Aug. 9-11: Baja Beach Fest, Rosarito Beach

Aug. 14: Summer Dean, Casbah

Aug. 17: Talib Kweli, The Music Box

Aug. 23: Adama Bilorou, Dizzy’s

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”The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight,” remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium.

He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the leader of “No Shoes Nation,” headlining the “Sun Goes Down Tour,” the Buffett-esque beach vibes were out in full force. Many see Chesney as the spiritual successor to Buffett, but Zac Brown Band has a decent shot at the throne, as well.

Joining Chesney and Zac Brown Band at Saturday night’s show were Uncle Kracker, who played a short but energetic set of his hits and some well-chosen covers, as well as Megan Moroney, a talented young singer and songwriter who gave an enticing preview of her new album coming out this July. The thread of summer ran through their song choices, with Uncle Kracker covering Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” and Moroney doing a spirited version of Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69.”

Zac Brown Band did even more covers, not nearly as thematic but almost all as well-chosen. After opening with their songs “Keep Me in Mind” and “Toes,” they played an incredible quickfire cover of the Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” that left no doubt who would win the battle for Johnny’s soul. They also gave a surprising shot at “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which was tons of fun with the audience singing along to every word. And they struck just the right note with segments of Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” and the Eagles’ “Take It To the Limit” woven in with some of their own songs.

They also played a countrified version of “Paint It Black” by the Rolling Stones with some mean fiddling, and they somehow even managed to pull off the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage.”

In between, they played plenty of their own tunes, some laid-back and beachy and some with a little bit more pep in their step. After fan favorite “Chicken Fried,” they brought new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson onstage, to roaring cheers from the whole stadium, and he gifted a jersey to Zac Brown.

Appropriately, as the sun was completing its descent, the headliner of the “Sun Goes Down Tour” got set to take the stage. After an intro montage video of relaxed members of “No Shoe Nation,” Chesney bounded onto the stage in a black tank top with gold piping, jeans and a white cowboy hat. He was tanned and exuberant, smiling easily the entire night.

Chesney has been around awhile — he commented Saturday night that the first time he’d been in that particular stadium was in 2005, and this was his 12th time there, but he’s been touring almost a decade longer than that, and his debut album came out 30 years ago. Chesney’s fans are well-known for partying when he comes to town , and positivity was the name of the game throughout his entire set inside the stadium.

After starting the night with a run of high-energy party songs, including “Living in Fast Forward,” “Beer in Mexico,” “Keg in the Closet” and “Here and Now,” Chesney called out over the screaming crowd, “What a beautiful day, what a beautiful night!”

Chesney’s blend of country, rock and chilled-out beach music makes for a great Saturday night party. He was having a blast and it was infectious; he jumped around the stage and urged the crowd to clap along, and his band played every song like it could be the evening’s finale.

He didn’t do it alone, either. For “When The Sun Goes Down,” he brought Uncle Kracker back out onstage in a T.J. Watt Steeler jersey, and they followed that song up with a duet of “Drift Away,” a cover that scored Uncle Kracker a hit in 2003.

After, the stadium went quieter as he said, “I haven’t done this song all year,” and sang the heartfelt ballad “There Goes My Life,” accompanied by keys and the flashlights of thousands of cell phones.

Chesney’s voice is deep and twangy, pairing smoothly with rockier house party jams and beach anthems alike, but he can make it wistful and emotive when the right ballad calls for it.

He also brought out a beaming Megan Moroney to sing with him on the rocking “All The Pretty Girls.” Both she and Uncle Kracker earned huge hugs from the headliner.

Following that, he continued into the John Mellencamp-esque “Young” and the actually-referencing-John-Mellencamp “American Kids.” After a fiery performance of “Setting The World On Fire,” he sang the sunshiney “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” and ended the regular set with “How Forever Feels.”

Coming back for the encore, he slowed it down with “Anything But Mine,” a really lovely ballad that his band absolutely ran away with in a whirlwind of bass and guitar before transitioning to a perfect cap on the evening, “Don’t Happen Twice.” As the musicians around him jammed harder and faster at the song’s close, Chesney took some time to sign an assortment of items for fans up front before wishing a final farewell, just around two hours after taking the stage.

Many of Chesney’s songs are about escapism or nostalgia, but that fits summer perfectly — his lyrics evoke days at amusement parks and evenings at drive-ins, or dancing on the beach with a rum cocktail in hand. Perfect for June 1, just when another summer season is gearing up.

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List: The 10 Minnesota concerts you can't miss in summer 2024

Summer is almost here in Minnesota and that means concert season is upon us.

Whether it's neighborhood celebrations, sprawling festivals, arena rock shows, or just hitting your favorite venue, there are a ton of great concerts coming to the Twin Cities and surrounding around area this summer.

Here are 10 can't-miss concerts to catch this summer (even if a couple are indoors and one isn't really in Minnesota).

June 6 – The Jayhawks

Venue: Utepils Brewing

The rootsy quartet has lasted nearly four decades in one form or another and gets the summer concert season rolling with an appearance in the Live at Utepils concert series. The Minnesota band's most recent album was 2020's "XOXO." This will be their last U.S. show for a bit, with a European tour on the horizon and Gary Louris solo shows across the U.K. and Ireland.

June 15 – Iron & Wine

Venue: Palace Theatre

Sam Beam, aka Iron & Wine, just released his latest album , the beautiful, hopeful, despairing Light Verse . He'll bring new music and classics to the Palace Theatre with opening act Ken Pomeroy. Though, don't expect Fiona Apple to pop in, despite dueting with Beam on the new album's "In Good Time."

June 20 — Pixies and Modest Mouse with Cat Power

Venue: Surly Festival Field

Surly is hosting a powerhouse trio of indie artists to open its Festival Field programming for the summer. Pixies and Modest Mouse co-headline with Cat Power opening, following the release of her Cat Power Sings Dylan album. Surly's summer series also includes concerts from Black Pumas (June 21) and Andrew Bird and Nickel Creek (July 13).

July 19 and 20 — Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

Venue: Harriet Island

Festivals may come and go, but the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival is bringing a lot of nostalgia for concertgoers in its first year. The two-day fest features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, The Black Crowes, The Hold Steady, The Offspring, Hippo Campus, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Soul Asylum, and more.

July 26-28 - Palmfest

Venue: Palmer's Bar

Many of the shows on this list are festivals or massive arena tours. But there's a lot more to summer concert season — see: Minnesota Jazz Fest, Lowertown Sounds, Music & Movies in the Parks , etc. Palmfest is a three-day festival of punk and punk-adjacent music outside the beloved dive joint Palmer's Bar. It'll include appearances from Daikaiju, The Arrivals, Norcos Y Horchata, Black Widows, Scrunchies, punk rock karaoke, and a whole lot more. However, no advance tickets are available. It's first-come, first-served.

July 28 — Foo Fighters

Venue: Target Field

Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters — now Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees — return to Minnesota for a show at Target Field. They'll be joined by The Pretenders and L7.

August 16 and 18 – Metallica

Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium

Metallica is coming back to U.S. Bank Stadium promising two completely distinctive nights of music. Each of the two nights will feature a different set and different openers. The first night, Pantera and Mammoth WVH (Wolfgang Van Halen's band) open. On Aug. 18, it'll be Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills starting the night.

August 17 — Green Day and The Smashing Pumpkins

Green Day will bring "The Saviors Tour" to Target Field in August, with an impressive lineup that features The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and the once-viral The Linda Lindas. Green Day is still the star of the show, though. They'll be playing their two most iconic albums in their entirety, Dookie and American Idiot .

August 23 — Chance the Rapper

Venue: Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

As ever, the State Fair Grandstand will feature a genre-spanning schedule that includes Becky G , comedian Nate Bargatze, Ludacris & T-Pain, Mötley Crüe, and Blake Shelton. However, Shelton isn't the only former The Voice judge getting together with Minnesotans. Chance the Rapper, whose highly-anticipated Star Line Gallery is forthcoming this year, will hit the stage and hopefully bring some of the new tracks he's been teasing for months.

September 6 — Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp:

Venue: Outlaw Music Festival at Somerset Amphitheater

Willie Nelson is on the road again following the release of his latest studio album, The Border . ( Texas Monthly put Nelson's total output at 152 albums , including collaborations and live releases.) The Outlaw Music Festival brings the iconic country singer together with Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp.

Other notable summer concerts

May 31 — Snoop Dogg at Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater

June 7 — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

June 8 — Lucinda Williams and Dessa

June 20 — Twin Cities Jazz Festival at various locations

June 21 — Black Pumas at Surly Festival Field

June 29 — Future Islands at the Palace Theatre

July 6 — Trampled By Turtles

July 12 — Grace Potter at Live at Utepils

July 13 — Nickel Creek and Andrew Bird at Surly Festival Field

July 19 and 20 — Beethoven Symphony No. 4 at Minnesota Orchestra

July 28 — DIIV at First Avenue

July 30 and 31 — Vampire Weekend at The Armory

August 2 and 3 — Basilica Block Party with Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows, The Fray, and more at Boom Island Park

August 6 — Blink 182 at Target Center

August 16 — Santigold at First Avenue

August 20 and 21 — Steve Earle at The Dakota

August 22 — Becky G at the State Fair Grandstand

August 25 — Blake Shelton at the State Fair Grandstand

August 27 — Ludacris and T-Pain at the State Fair Grandstand

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Northeast ohio summer concert preview: packed blossom slate and more, the warm months will bring artists of various musical flavors through the area.

21 Savage performs at Gronk Beach music festal during Super Bowl week on Feb. 11, 2023, at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. The hip-hop artist will perform May 20 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Associated Press file)

With that in mind, the concert season is about to explode with seemingly every band from every genre in some form or another making their way through Northeast Ohio.

Here’s a quick look at outdoor and big arena shows coming the Rock Hall City area this spring and summer:

Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls | Livenation.com

Noah Kahan , May 28

21 Savage , May 29: Fresh off a recently sizzling “Saturday Night Live” appearance, hot hip-hop artist 21 Savage brings his distinctive flow stateside for a spring jaunt. Celebrating the Grammy Award-winning performer’s third studio release with the same name, the “American Dream Tour” — featuring special guests J.I.D, Nardo Wick and 21 Lil Harold — includes a Blossom Music Center date.

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show , May 31

NEEDTOBREATHE , June 1

Kenny Chesney , June 6

Foreigner and Styx with John Waite , June 12: A year after Foreigner came through Northeast Ohio on its (wink-wink) farewell tour, the classic rock act has announced a co-headlining summer jaunt with Styx that includes a show at Blossom Music Center. Joining the platinum “Juke Box Hero” and “Mr. Roboto” bands will be opener John Waite.

New Kids On The Block with Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff , June 14

Hank Williams Jr. , June 21

Dave Matthews of Dave Matthews Band performs at the Innings Festival on March 19, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. A regular on the summer-concert circuit, DMB will play June 25 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Dave Matthews Band , June 25: It wouldn’t be summertime in Northeast Ohio without an annual visit by the Dave Matthews Band. Touring its new album “Walk Around The Moon,” the popular jam band of sorts makes its way back to the area for a Blossom Music Center show.

Niall Horan , June 26

Third Eye Blind , July 5

Norah Jones with Mavis Staples , July 11

Luke Bryan , July 12

Train and REO Speedwagon , July 15: It’ll be a night of sing-along hits — from “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister” to “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run” — when the Train & REO Speedwagon co-headlining tour rolls into Ohio for Blossom Music Center show.

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire , July 16

Alanis Morissette , July 17

Singer-songwriter Sam Hunt performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield/SummerStage on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in New York. The country star will perform July 17 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Associated Press file)

Sam Hunt , July 19: Country music superstar Sam Hunt — who recently appeared at the 2024 CMT Music Awards — is celebrating the release of his new EP “Locked Up” with a summer tour that includes a Blossom Music Center show.

Red Hot Chili Peppers , July 22

Totally Tubular Festival , July 28

Sammy Hagar , July 29

Primus & Coheed and Cambria , Aug. 5

Hozier , Aug. 6: Known for radio hit “Take Me To Church,” Hozier last year released his third studio effort, “Unreal Unearth,” which despite being snubbed by Grammy Award voters is something special. The Irish artist is currently riding high after the success of his hit new song “”Too Sweet,” from his new EP “Unheard.”

Thirty Seconds to Mars , Aug. 7

Dan + Shay , Aug. 9

The Queens of R&B: Xscape and SWV , Aug. 10

Kidz Bop Live 2024 , Aug. 11

Barbie The Movie: In Concert , Aug. 12

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of Tedeschi Trucks Band perform at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. The husband-and-wife-led act will perform Aug. 12 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, with Margo Price opening. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Tedeschi Trucks Band , Aug. 13: Billed as one of the best live acts touring today, Tedeschi Trucks Band — led by husband & wife guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi — is bringing its “Deuces Wild Tour” to Ohio with Blossom Music Center date. Opening is Margo Price.

Hootie & the Blowfish , Aug. 15

Glass Animals , Aug. 21

The Doobie Brothers , Aug. 22

Rob Zombie performs at the Welcome To Rockville Music Festival on May 18, 2023, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The heavy rocker will share a bill with Alice Cooper Aug. 28 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper , Aug. 28: God bless Alice Cooper who at the age of 76 will be spending the summer touring with Rob Zombie on the co-headlining “Freaks On Parade 2024” bill, which includes a Blossom Music Center date.

Pitbull , Aug. 29

Avril Lavigne , Sept. 6

Cage the Elephant , Sept. 9

Stone Temple Pilots and +LIVE+ , Sept. 10

Willie Nelson performs at Farm Aid 30 in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2015. Nelson will play Sept. 12 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls with the Outlaw Music Festival, which is also set to feature Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. (Associated Press file)

Outlaw Music Festival , Sept. 12: Nearly a decade after it started, the Outlaw Music Festival Tour continues to draw an annual impressive lineup. Take for instance this year’s Northeast Ohio bill featuring headliners Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Southern Avenue appearing at Blossom Music Center.

Parker McCollum , Sept. 13

Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 performs during Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus. the alt-rock act will play on Sept. 15 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls (Associated Press file)

Sum 41 , Sept. 15: You know we’re all getting old when Sum 41 announces retirement, sort of. Supposedly the Grammy Award-nominated “Fat Lip” band is threatening to break up after the release of final album “Heaven :x: Hell” and last tour. The “Tour of the Setting Sum” includes a Blossom Music Center date.

Vampire Weekend , Sept. 19

Matt Berninger of The National performs on Day 3 of the BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival on May 28, 2023, at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, Calif. The National will share a bill with fallow alt-rockers The War on Drugs Sept. 19 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

The National and The War on Drugs , Sept. 21: The National and The War on Drugs are teaming up for the co-headlining “Zen Diagram Tour” which has a Blossom Music Center date. The former act is touring its two 2023 albums — “First Two Pages of Frankenstein” and “Laugh Track” — while the latter, quite frankly, is due for some new music.

Meghan Trainor , Sept. 27

Cleveland Browns Stadium, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland | Ticketmaster.com

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs during the band's set at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans on May 2, 2024. The enduring rock act is set to perform June 15 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. (Associated Press file)

Rolling Stones , June 15: Yet another casualty of the pandemic was The Rolling Stones’ canceled 2020 Rock Hall City gig for its “No Filter Tour” show at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Now Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood (sadly, drummer Charlie Watts died in 2021) are touring new album “Hackney Diamonds,” the group’s first featuring new material since 2005, with a show booked for Cleveland Browns Stadium. Also, no joke, the tour is being sponsored by AARP, which is both apropos and hilarious.

Billy Joel & Rod Stewart , Sept. 13

Jacobs Pavilion, 2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland | Axs.com

Chappell Roan , May 28

Khruangbin , May 29: With its unique psychedelic aesthetic that seamlessly fuses soul, R&B and rock, Khruangbin is known for memorable shows on the festival circuit. Now the Texas trio is touring is fourth studio album, “A La Sala.”

Orville Peck , June 7

Jacob Collier , June 12: English singer-songwriter Jacob Collier is finally coming stateside and making good on the promise to visit the Rock Hall City. Originally scheduled for a spring 2023 at Jacobs Pavilion, the talented and highly sought-after artist — touring in support of new “Djesse Vol. 4” — has booked a June 12 show at the scenic venue located on the shores of the Cuyahoga River.

A Day to Remember , June 14

Goose , June 16

Walker Hayes , June 20

Brothers Osborne , June 29: Recently nominated for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Brothers Osborne has announced its upcoming “Might As Well Be Us Tour” includes a Cleveland show.

Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads , July 11

Wish You Were Here , July 20

Warren Haynes , July 26

311 and AWOLNATION , July 28

Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade performs at the 2016 Vans Warped Tour at the Klipsch Music Center on July 19, 2016, in Noblesville, Indiana. The band is set to Paly Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland on July 28 as part of the Sad Summer Festival. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Sad Summer Festival , July 29: For those Warped Tour fans who miss the annual punk-minded tour, this year’s “Sad Summer Festival,” which makes a stop at Jacobs Pavilion, may do the trick. The lineup includes Warped Tour vets and newcomers Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, We The Kings, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck and Daisy Grenade.

mike. , Aug. 2

John Fogerty , Aug. 3.

Stephen Sanchez , Aug. 7: Known for 2021 hit song “Until I Found You,” Stephen Sanchez recently released a deluxe version of his 2023 debut album, “Angel Face. The throwback singer-songwriter is touring the project with a summer jaunt that includes a Jacobs Pavilion date.

Lamb of God and Mastodon , Aug. 9.

Iration and Pepper , Aug. 10

Bush , Aug. 13: After two Northeast Ohio appearances last year, Bush returns to Cleveland this summer with an August show at Jacobs Pavilion. The multi-platinum band is touring in support of its recently released greatest hits affair. Opening will be Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox.

Koe Wetzel , Aug. 21

The Avett Brothers , Aug. 23

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard , Aug. 24

O.A.R. , Aug. 25

Mitski , Sept. 3: After roughly a decade in obscurity, indie singer-songwriter Mitski is finally garnering mainstream attention. Not only did her 2022 song “This Is a Life” earn an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, but her latest effort, “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We,” includes the charting single “My Love Mine All Mine.” Next up is a tour stop at Jacobs Pavilion.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit , Sept. 10

Clutch , Sept. 19

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Lauren Daigle , May 30

Keyshia Cole , June 21

Janet Jackson performs during the European MTV Awards in Bilbao, Spain, on Nov. 4, 2018. The famous singer's tour rolls into Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on June 25 (Associated Press file)

Janet Jackson , June 25: It appears as though Janet Jackson is finally going to make good on a promise to bring her tour to Northeast Ohio. It was more than a half-decade ago when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee had to reschedule a tour due to her unexpected pregnancy. Next up, her “Black Diamond World Tour 2020” was a casualty of the pandemic. Now the “Ms. Jackson’s Together Again 2024 Tour” includes a Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse show.

AJR , June 27

Justin Timberlake , July 7

Martin Lawrence , Aug. 3

Missy Elliott , Aug. 14: Less than a year after getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Missy Elliott has announced a massive summer tour. As one of the most significant and influential hip-hop/R&B artists, the pioneer brings her “Out Of This World -- The Missy Elliott Experience Tour” to Northeast Ohio for a Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse date. Opening will be Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timbaland.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO , Sept. 14

Tom Segura , Sept.26

$uicideboy$ , Sept. 27: Featuring rap cousins Ruby da Cherry and $crim, New Orleans duo $uicideboy$ -- which seamlessly meld hip-hop and hardcore -- have set a spring release for its next full-length album “New World Depression.” What will follow is the annual “Grey Day Tour,” with a show booked for Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Twenty One Pilots , Sept. 28

Aerosmith with the Black Crowes , Sept. 29

Road-tripping

Headbangers unite. That’s the annual rally cry regarding Central Ohio’s Inkcarceration festival, which this year takes place July 19 through 21 at the former Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. Headlining this year are Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, Godsmack, Halestorm, Shinedown and Bad Omens. Tickets are on sale now at Inkcarceration.com .

Fans of Pearl Jam unhappy the band didn’t include a Northeast Ohio date on its summer tour can still check out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame act. Supporting its latest album “Dark Matter,” Eddie Vedder and company have booked two shows (Aug. 29 and 31) at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster.com .

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65+ free live summer concerts around Central Indiana in 2024

For the price of free, you can enjoy plenty of opportunities to bask in live tunes from a comfortable spot on a lush green space as the weather warms up. Stages are popping up in parks, amphitheaters, wineries and other spaces all over Central Indiana to accommodate Hoosiers' love for al fresco rock, opera, country, jazz and more.

Here are more than 60 free concerts you can attend this summer . Some organizations, including Indy Parks, have yet to announce their summer series schedules, so check back often for updates to the below list.

Festival and one-off show dates

June 14: The Starting Block Party, to celebrate the coming U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials with music by The Main Squeeze, midwxst and DJ Space Bunz. Georgia Street downtown. indianasportscorp.org/events/the-starting-block-party
June 15: Bloombox Festival, with bands, vendors and artists creating original works. Harrison Center, 1505 N. Delaware St. harrisoncenter.org/bloombox
July 3-4: CarmelFest, with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, Actors Theatre of Indiana and more groups. carmelfest.net
Sept. 7: Opera in the Park, with soprano Angela Brown, Maestro Alfred Savia, and more Indianapolis Opera stars. MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park, 2432 Conservatory Drive. indyopera.org
Sept. 28: Garfield Park Art + Music Festival, with local musicians and artists selling handmade goods. MacAllister Amphitheater. gpacarts.org/garfield-park-art-music-fest

OneAmerica Financial Concert Series

Georgia Street downtown. Full schedule and more info: indianasportscorp.org/events/oneamerica-financial-concert-series

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Concerts start at 5:30 p.m. every night from June 15-23 during the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. Highlights:

June 15: lovelytheband
June 20: Taylor Swift Night: The Taylor Party
June 23: Six Foot Blonde

Groovin' in the Garden at Easley Winery

205 N. College Ave. Full schedule and more information: easleywinery.com

Concerts are from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturdays in June and July. Feel free to bring your own food or order it there. Seating runs out quickly, so bring your own chairs. Highlights:

June 15: Party of Two
July 6: Two for the Show
July 27: Black Velvet Duo

The Alley Sessions

The Alley at Library Square, beside The Cabaret at 924 N. Pennsylvania St. More information: thecabaret.org .

Concerts start at 7 p.m. Full schedule:

July 19: Jared Michael & Premium Blend and Okara Imani
July 26: Grupo Bembé and Son de Esquina
Aug. 2: Indy Art and Soul Night, with Allison Victoria, Dexter Clardy of Shvdy Rollins and jus Will
Aug. 9: Goldie Ingram and Bashiri Asad

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Fishers Community Concert Series

Nickel Plate District Amphitheater , 6 Municipal Drive in Fishers. Full schedule and more info: npdamp.com .

Concerts at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July, with a few exceptions. Patrons can bring chairs, blankets and food. Highlights:

June 4: Living Proof
July 2: Country Summer
July 23: 2nd Wind

Concerts at the Commons

First Merchants Pavilion at Federal Hill Commons, 175 Logan St. in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org

Concerts are at 7 p.m. every other Saturday from June through September. Highlights:

June 22: Parrots of the Caribbean (Jimmy Buffett tribute)
July 27: No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)
Sept. 14: High Infidelity (80s rock)

Noblesville Summer Concert Tour

Dillon Park, 6351 Midland Lane in Noblesville. Full schedule and more info: noblesvilleparks.org

Concerts are at 7 p.m. on most Thursdays in June and July. Highlights:

June 13: Groove Smash
June 27: Jai Baker 3
July 25: Endless Summer Band

Clay Terrace Concert Series

South lawn near Orvis, 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd. in Carmel. More info: tinyurl.com/58j2jjw8

Concerts are at 7 p.m. most Thursdays from June 13-July 18. Full schedule:

June 13: Toy Factory
June 20: Endless Summer Band
June 27: Cook & Belle
July 11: My Yellow Rickshaw
July 18: Jambox

Summer Family Concert Series at the Gazebo

Carmel Gazebo, 3 Civic Square in Carmel. Full schedule and more info: carmelgazeboconcerts.org

Concerts are at 7 p.m. Wednesdays from May 29-Sept. 11. Highlights:

June 19: Toy Factory
July 17: The Doo
Sept. 4: Blue River Band

Late Night on Main

Carmel Arts & Design District, East Main Street and North Rangeline Road. carmelporchfest.org

7 p.m. June 15: Stella Luna & The Satellites
7 p.m. July 20: Country Summer
7 p.m. Aug. 17: Midnight RedEye Band
Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 15: Carmel Porchfest 2024

Mallow Run Winery's Picnic Concert Series

Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road in Bargersville. Full schedule and more info: mallowrun.com

Many shows are free between May 25 and Sept. 21. Music starts at 6 p.m. for the following. Highlights:

June 22: Small Town John Mellencamp Tribute
July 27: The Woomblies
Sept. 21: Der Polkatz

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Music in the Park

Blue River Memorial Park, 725 Lee Blvd. in Shelbyville. 7 p.m. on Fridays. More information: shelbyparks.com .

Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Full schedule:

June 28: Bac to Mac (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
July 26: Don’t Rock the Jukebox (country music tribute)
Aug. 16: Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute)
Sept. 13: No Fences (Garth Brooks tribute)

Greenwood Summer Concert Series

Greenwood Amphitheater, 300 S. Washington St. in Greenwood. Full schedule and more information: greenwood.in.gov .

7 p.m. on most Saturdays between June 1 and Aug. 10. Highlights:

June 15: Crush Bon Jovi Experience
July 27: 90 Proof
Aug. 10: That ‘90s Band

Greenwood Park Mall Summer Concert Series

1251 U.S. Hwy 31 North in Greenwood. More information: simon.com/mall/greenwood-park-mall

Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at the outdoor fountain. Full schedule:

June 27: Garth Brooks tribute
July 11: Shania Twain tribute
July 18: Fleetwood Mac tribute
July 25: Morgan Wallen tribute

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Hummel Park Concert Series

Hummel Park Performing Arts Center, 5373 S. Sugar Grove Road in Plainfield. More information: tinyurl.com/pruce7mt

Concerts start at 7 p.m. on various dates from June-September. Full schedule:

June 1: Cornfield Mafia
July 27: Big Caddy Daddy
Aug. 24: No Fences
Sept. 7: Twisted Gold

Live by the Levee Summer Concert Series

Riverside Park Amphitheater, 302 S. Riverside Drive in Rushville. More information: rushvilleamphitheater.com

Concerts start at 7 p.m. and headliner is at 8 p.m. Full schedule:

June 8: Excitable (Def Leppard tribute)
June 15: The Boy Band Night (Boy Band tribute)
July 20: Creedence Revived (CCR tribute)
Aug. 10: Run Forrest Run (90s tribute)
Sept. 7: Absolute Queen (Queen tribute)
Sept. 21: Boys In The Band (Alabama tribute)

Kokomo Summer Concert Series

Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion at Foster Park, 721 W. Superior St. in Kokomo. Full schedule and more information: visitkokomo.org

Concerts start at 6 p.m. and several main acts (listed below) will have an opener play as well. Highlights:

June 8: Material Girl & The Fame Monster
July 13: Firefighter’s Jeep Jam, featuring Check Your Head, a Beastie Boys tribute
Sept. 7: Uncle Kracker

Mooresville Summer Concert Series

Pioneer Park, 1101 Indianapolis Road in Mooresville. Full schedule and more information: mooresvilleparks.com

Concerts start at 7 p.m. Highlights:

June 7: Bonham-Holdman
June 13: My Yellow Rickshaw
July 18: Chickenbone

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John Mellencamp Sets Live And In Person 2023 North American Tour
September 29, 2022—Today, live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening of his newpermanent exhibition, John Mellencamp confirmed a U.S. tour "Live and In Person 2023" set to kick off in February. Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents and sponsored by Turner Classic Movies, thetour will see 76 shows beginning with two nights in ...
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John Mellencamp Expands Acclaimed Tour with "Live And In Person 2024"
October 30, 2023—Fresh off the heels of his sold-out "Live and In Person 2023" North American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with "Live and In Person 2024.". Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities. Presented by longtime promoter, AEG Presents the tour will begin in Rochester, NY on March 8 and ...
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John Mellencamp Announces Massive North American Tour, Live and In
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Mellencamp has announced a massive North American tour, dubbed Live and In Person 2023. The 76-stop run is set to kick off with a two-night stand in ...
John Mellencamp Sets "Live and In Person 2023" North American Tour
Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opening of his new permanent exhibition, John Mellencamp confirmed a North American tour "Live and In Person 2023" set to kick off in February. Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents and sponsored by Turner Classic Movies, the tour will see 76 shows beginning with two nights in Bloomington, Indiana on February 5 and 6 and concluding with two ...
John Mellencamp Announces North American Tour 2023
Tickets for the 76-night tour go on sale Friday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time. John Mellencamp will embark on the extensive Live And In Person 2023 tour of North America early next year. The ...
John Mellencamp Sets 2024 Edition of 'Live and In Person' Tour
John Mellencamp at Farm Aid 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana. John Mellencamp has announced the continuation of his "Live and In Person" tour into 2024 with 27 new cities. The celebrated musician shared the news today (Oct. 30, 2022). A pre-sale begins Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time.
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Opening song on the 2023 Live and In Person Tour. What will be the 2024 opener? Tickets now on sale at Mellencamp.com
John Mellencamp Launches 2023 Tour in Indiana: Set List and Video
YouTube. John Mellencamp launched his Live and in Person tour on Sunday with a performance in his home state of Indiana at the Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington. He included two songs ...
John Mellencamp Announces Massive US Tour: See The Dates
John Mellencamp is hitting the road next year on what he's aptly billed as the "Live and In Person Tour." The 27-date tour kicks off March 8, 2024 in Rochester, New York, and wraps up on April 23 in Savannah, Georgia. Tickets go on sale Friday (November 3) at 10am local time. Check out a full list of dates below. John Mellencamp 2024 Tour Dates
John Mellencamp Tickets, Tour Dates & Concerts 2025 & 2024
John Mellencamp tour dates and tickets 2024-2025 near you. John Mellencamp will be performing near you at Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday 14 April 2024 as part of their tour, and are scheduled to play 27 concerts across 1 country in 2024-2025. View all concerts. Songkick is the first to know of new tour announcements ...
John Mellencamp Concert Setlist at Steven Tanger Center for the
Get the John Mellencamp Setlist of the concert at Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Greensboro, NC, USA on April 14, 2024 from the Live and In Person 2024 Tour and other John Mellencamp Setlists for free on setlist.fm!
John Mellencamp Announces 2023 Tour & Performs The Hits At The ...
To celebrate the opening of Legends of Rock: John Mellencamp, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's newest permanent exhibition, Mellencamp himself performed a special live edition of iHeartRadio ICONS at the Rock Hall on the exhibits launch day, Thursday, September 29th. Fans were able to tune into the exclusive event on the iHeartRadio app via iHeartRadio's The Classic Rock Channel to hear the ...
John Mellencamp Review: Singer overcomes setlist woes on new tour
Album review:John Mellencamp's new album is a grim, diverse musical journey with mixed results The show began with one fan's Indiana invocation, followed by the strangest opening to a rock concert ...
Official Website of John Mellencamp
"And like my friend John Mellencamp would sing -- because John sang some truth today -- one day you get sick and you don't get better." Grammys 2015: Bob Dylans MusiCares Person of Year Speech ... 2024 TOUR. JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY FOR ACCESS TO PRESALE TICKETS . Jul 29. Outlaw Music Festival Chula Vista, CA.
John Mellencamp Concert History
John Mellencamp Concert History. John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana) is a 72 year-old singer-songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack & Diane," "Hurts so Good," "Crumbin' Down," "Pink Houses," "Lonely Ol' Night," "Small Town," and ...
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John J. Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951), previously known as Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, and John Cougar Mellencamp, is an American singer-songwriter. ... He brought the No Better Than This tour to Europe in the summer of 2011, opening in Copenhagen on June 24. One reviewer called the opening gig of the European leg of the tour "maybe the ...
John Mellencamp Concert Setlists
Get John Mellencamp setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other John Mellencamp fans for free on setlist.fm! setlist.fm Add Setlist. Search Clear ... Artist: John Mellencamp, Tour: Live and In Person 2024, Venue: Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Greensboro, NC, USA. Set Times: Doors: 6:00 PM.
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The world's best illusionist bring this spectacular stage show to Bloomington. On Sale Soon. IU Auditorium - located in the heart of Indiana University's Bloomington campus - is South Central Indiana's home for world-class arts and entertainment, Broadway shows, public speakers, cultural events, and more.
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John Mellencamp, center, and his band perform at West Herr Auditorium Theatre on March 8, 2024. John Mellencamp is a rock 'n' roller whose musical identity as a voice of the American heartland looms larger than any one song he's written — which says a lot about the man responsible for "Jack and Diane" and "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A."
John Mellencamp proves he's still a sure thing with Weidner concert
0:04. 0:52. GREEN BAY - John Mellencamp and The Weidner go together like Jack and Diane. It's a hardly a secret the self-described "curmudgeon" likes what he likes — without apology — so ...
San Diego summer concert guide: 42 shows you won't want to miss
Grammy Award-winner Fantastic Negrito will headline Friday's opening night of the two-day North Park Music Fest. ... They are now on the road with John Mellencamp, 72, for the first concert tour ...
John Mellencamp Live and In Person 2023 Tour
The Rizzoli coffee table art book John Mellencamp: American Paintings and Assemblages is out now HERE. John himself, confirmed the tour live from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the opening of his new permanent museum exhibition, in addition to performing live from the Rock Hall. More on Legends of Rock: John Mellencamp HERE.
Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium
"The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight," remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the ...
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Nelson will play Sept. 12 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls with the Outlaw Music Festival, which is also set to feature Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. (Associated Press file)
iHeart:John Mellencamp Announces 2023 Tour & Performs The Hits At The
By Rebekah Gonzalez - iHeart September 30, 2022 To celebrate the opening of Legends of Rock: John Mellencamp, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's newest permanent exhibition, Mellencamp himself performed a special live edition of iHeartRadio ICONS at the Rock Hall on the exhibits launch day, Thursday, September 29th.
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