What upcoming concerts are people attending?

[pglbook]

Spring is in the air and summer is around the bend and that means the start of concert season here in the Northeast.

I was wondering what upcoming concerts people are excited about and/or will be attending.

I know it is early and a lot of shows have yet to be announced but I am excited about 2 upcoming shows at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY (a great place to see a show): Dave Matthews Band (May 25, 26) and Rush (June 25).

I saw Dave Matthews Band for the first time last summer at SPAC and they put on a great show.
I have seen Rush 3X times already (1X at MSG in NYC early 1980s when I was in high school, 2X at SPAC in last few years) so I don't know if I'll attend their show this year but they also put on a great show and play for close to 3 hours.

I am interested in hearing about what other groups are touring this spring/summer and what concerts people will be attending.

Thanks.

[Drenis]

Billy Talent later this month. Be my first time seeing them as the other half likes them. New album is good too.

other than them... no more are planned. Saw Coheed & Cambria in Minneapolis last month.

All depends who rolls through.

[grimmace19]

O.A.R. is playing at the Vail ski resort in April. Been to over 20 of their shows already and have a hotel booked for this one as well.

[EndersShadow]

Lindsey Stirling March 12th Downtown Indy. Only my 2nd concert ever (I dont like large crowds and neither does my wife) in the past 10+ years.

Last concert I went to was the Sprite Summer Remix tour when I was a freshman in college (2006 maybe) which featured Hoobastank (only had 1 CD out), Jay-Z and Nappy Roots....

[codyc1ark]

Merlefest year 5 for me!

[Toolfan66]

Bruno Mars at RED ROCKS....

[gudnoyez]

http://www.moondancejam.com/

Never miss this some times I make all three nights depending on who all the acts are. Northern Minnesotas biggest party.

[hochpt21]

The Pines at Stoughton Opera House (April)

Tom Petty at Summerfest (June)

Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field (July)

[NJPOLKER]

Bob Segar I hope I spelled his last name correctly at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut

[NJPOLKER]

Summerfest is really awesome.

The Pines at Stoughton Opera House (April)

Tom Petty at Summerfest (June)

Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field (July)

[bobsauto49]

Bob Segar I hope I spelled his last name correctly at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut

Me too! Cant wait! Tomoro night,and I have private box seats! I Love all Bob Segar Music!!!!!!

[dromunds]

Carolina Chocolate Drops Stoughton Opera House April
Garbage Madison April
New Orleans Jazzfest (Many bands - including Patti Smith, Black Keys, Fleetwood Mac, Taj Mahal. Maroon 5, Jimmy Cliff Galactic, many more) 2nd weekend (Thurs-Sun) May 1-5 Got airline tickets today!
Rush Summerfest Milwaukee July
Bob Dylan Spring Tour

[Poee7R]

Volbeat, tomorrow night at the Diamond Ballroom. Should be a blast, I'm pumped.


Dave

[CTTE]

I bought tickets to see "Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson Plays Thick as a Brick I & II" at the Murat Theatre in Indy - my favorite venue.

I'm debating about seeing Yes in Louisville next weekend. They're playing all of The Yes Album, Close to the Edge, and Going for the One. If they had a better keyboard player in the band there would be no debate.

My favorite concert last year was Fiona Apple at the Murat.

[hochpt21]

Summerfest is really awesome.

Yup...and I'm lucky enough to have it in my back yard.

I've been lucky enough to see the following bands at the Marcus Ampitheater and these don't even include the other great bands playing all day on the other stages.

Tom Petty x2
Pearl Jam
The Black Keys
The Black Crowes
Stone Temple Pilots
Steve Miller Band
Foo Fighters
Florence and The Machine

[EndersShadow]

Yup...and I'm lucky enough to have it in my back yard.

I've been lucky enough to see the following bands at the Marcus Ampitheater and these don't even include the other great bands playing all day on the other stages.

Tom Petty x2
Pearl Jam
The Black Keys
The Black Crowes
Stone Temple Pilots
Steve Miller Band
Foo Fighters
Florence and The Machine

We may need to plan a Summerfest meet & greet this year. Been going to the Milwaukee fireworks on the lakefront for about 25+ years of my 30 I've been around. I know there are a bunch of Milwaukee Polkies and some from a bit north....

[KellyMic]

I went to Lindsey Stirling a week ago today in Houston. Really enjoyed the show, she is an excellent performer!

[dromunds]

Sheeit, bro, I've also been to Summerfest many, many times also. Small world. Finished college at UW-Milwaukee, and have seen some really choice shows in the Marcus Ampitheater over the years. One time, I was with a girlfriend riding that thing that goes over the middle of the midway and I heard a band in a side stage playing Smoke On The Water. I said, "Hey, that's a Deep Purple song, I wonder who's playing that?" We went down there, and it was Deep Purple.

[DaveHo]

Going to see Tedeschi Trucks Band on Apr 28th. Still debating whether or not to go see Bob Seger. Tickets go on sale this Saturday. Anybody see him lately? I'd like to go but not sure if he's worth the price of admission these days.

[sda2mike]

gary clark jr, will be playing sunfest in west palm beach in may.........eric clapton is down here 2 nights the end of march..BUT, i'd need probably $700 by the time the evening concluded

[fossy]

gary clark jr kicks butt !!!

sxsw is upon us again here in Austin .... so much music to see ... the free stuff is where i will be ... clapton will be here the 17th but funds just don't allow it ....

[CarlosD]

Alison Krauss and Union Station
Lucinda Williams
Mumford & Sons
Levon Helm tribute concert
All on my DVR over my Polks via AXS channel (previously Palladium). Great music, great sound, no parking.

I also keep going back to the DVR to watch the songs from the Kennedy Center honors show. Beth Hart and Jeff Beck doing Buddy Guy's "I'd Rather Go Blind" and Heart doing "Stairway to Heaven." Check these out on youtube, really classic performances. Not sure if they're available otherwise.

And I am actually going to one show in person, Jorma Kaukonen at City Winery in New York. Hoping my $50 reserved barstool includes at least one glass of cabernet.

[sda2mike]

And I am actually going to one show in person, Jorma Kaukonen at City Winery in New York. Hoping my $50 reserved barstool includes at least one glass of cabernet.

sounds like a good one with the master finn

[gdb]

I would go see George Thorogood & The Destroyers but..........the show is Tuesday the 12th instead of on a Fri or Sat. when I could actually make it ! He's at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. in case anyone's interested in making that show.

[DaveHo]

I've seen George twice. Always a fun show. If you can find a way to get there, you won't be disappointed.

[dromunds]

Carlos D, just saw Jorma with Jack and Barry (Hot Tuna acoustic) and you're gonna see a real good show.

[B Run]

Eric Clapton and The Wallflowers are coming to Austin, if I still have any hearing left after SXSW I think i'm going to have to go!

[daboyz]

In April I'll be seeing Joe Bonamassa. So looking forward to that. Diana Krall is coming to the Chicago area around then too but I'll catch her next time around.

[B Run]

Got to see the Afghan Whigs play last night with Usher coming out as a surprise guest for a collaborative show. It was awesome!

Link to the whole concert: http://stereogum.com/1289012/watch-u...at-sxsw/video/

[fossy]

Got to see the Afghan Whigs play last night with Usher coming out as a surprise guest for a collaborative show. It was awesome!

Link to the whole concert: http://stereogum.com/1289012/watch-u...at-sxsw/video/

cool show i wish i would have been at ...... pumpkins playin a free show tonight .... not goin... ya just never know who is gonna show up at SXSW ....