Looking ahead: Concerts

ON SALE SOON

Trevor Hall, 8:30 p.m. on July 5, The Ballroon, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Singer, lyricist and guitarist. With Justin Young. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $17, $14 advance, plus fees. On sale 10 a.m., May 18. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Sons of Bill, 9 p.m. on July 21, The Ballroon, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Virginia-based rock band. Doors open at 8 p.m. $15, $12 advance, plus fees. On sale 10 a.m., May 18. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Band of Heathens, 8:30 p.m. on July 26, The Ballroon, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Band from Austin, Texas. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15, $12 advance, plus fees. On sale 10 a.m., May 18. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Jackson Browne, 8 p.m. on Aug. 11, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Rock singer-songwriter and musician.Partial proceeds from each ticket goes to charity. U.S. Acoustic Tour. $79.59, $55, $39.50; plus fees. On sale10 a.m., May 18. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Citizen Cope, 8 p.m. on Nov. 11, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Songwriter and producer. Doors open at 8 p.m. $25. On sale May 18. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

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Van Halen, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. With Ky-Mani Marley. North American Tour. Dates, times and acts subject to change without notice. POSTPONED. Future date to be announced. Refunds are available at point of purchase. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

MORE UPCOMING SHOWS

MadLove Music Festival, 5-11 p.m. May 25 (1-11 p.m. May 26), Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Food vendors, local beer from Hudephol and Christian Moerlein, climbing wall, a wall of expression, local wrestlers, comedians, circus performers and entertainment. More than 35 acts on two stages including thee national music performers. Rain or shine. Scheduled to appear: Twenty One Pilots, Monty Benjamin, Those Guys, the Lions Rampant, Neon Medusa, the Amphibians, the Skeetones, Jake the Ripper, Manic Focus featuring Lisa Lottie, DJ Deepro, DJ Sinceer, Spark Tabor, Chip Denallen and others. $20 for two-day pass; one-day pass: $20 Saturday, $15 Friday. 513-430-9098; www.cincyticket.com.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, 8 p.m. on May 25, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where fans discover Michael Jackson's love of music, dance fairy tale, magic and the fragile beauty of nature. $50-$250; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Terry Lee Goffee, 7:30 p.m. on May 25, Elk Creek Vineyards, 150 Ky. 330, Owenton. Tribute to Johnny Cash. Rain or shine. Ages 21 and up. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. $20 and up; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. on May 29, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Rock band formed in Charlottesville, Va., in 1991. Gates open 5 p.m. $75 reserved pavilion, $40.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

An Evening with Kofi Baker's Cream Experience, 8 p.m. on May 31, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Son of legendary drumming icon Ginger Baker. Doors open 7 p.m. $15. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Lady Antebellum, 7 p.m. on May 31, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Grammy Award-winning group. With Darius Rucker and Thompson Square. Own the Night World Tour. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $89 four pack lawn, reserved pavilion: $53.25, $43.25; $28.50 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

The Used, 7:30 p.m. on May 31, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Stars in Stereo. $35.30. 513-872-8801; www.bogarts.com.

Return of the Queen Tour Featuring Lil Kim, 10 p.m., on June 1, Bogart's 2621 Vine St., Corryville. Kimberly Denise Jones, known by her stage name Lil' Kim, is a rapper and actress who was a member of the group Junior M.A.F.I.A. Ages 21 and up. $39.36. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Seven Mary Three, 8 p.m. on June 1, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Hard rock band. Doors open 7 p.m. $15. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Rachel Platten, 8 p.m. on June 3, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Pop singer-songwriter best known for her single "1,000 Ships." $16.64. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Radiohead, 7:30 p.m. on June 5, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Caribou. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $69.50 reserved pavilion, $69.50 pit, $30 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Yelawolf, 8 p.m. on June 5, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Michael Wayne Atha, known by his stage name Yelawolf, is a rapper, actor and skateboarder. Doors open 7 p.m. $20. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Dawes, 8:30 p.m. on June 6, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Rock 'n' roll band from Los Angeles. With Sara Watkins. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $22.50, $17.50 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Drake, 7 p.m. on June 6, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With J Cole, Wocka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill and French Montana. The Club Paradise Tour. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $150.75, $105 four-pack lawn, $95.75, $75.75, $55.75; $35.75 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, 7:30 p.m. on June 6, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Grammy Award-winning rock band. With Little Dragon. $58.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.   

Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil, June 6-7, 2012, Nutter Center, 3640 Col. Glenn Highway, Dayton. Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where fans discover Michael Jackson's love of music, dance fairy tale, magic and the fragile beauty of nature. $267.10 VIP, $190.15, $138.85, $92.65, $61.40. Also June 9-10, Schottenstein Center, 555 Borrer Drive, Columbus. $50-$250; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

MewithoutYou, 8 p.m. on June 7, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Rock band from Philadelphia. $22.47. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

O'Death, 8:30 p.m. on June 7, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $13, $10 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Zoso, 8 p.m. on June 7, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. Led Zeppelin tribute band. Doors open 7 p.m. $16.12. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Rodney Atkins, 7 p.m. on June 9, CenterStage Showroom, Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind. Country music entertainer. $45, $40 members. Ages 21 and up. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Roger Waters, 8 p.m. on June 10, KFC Yum! Center, Louisville. Co-founder and principal songwriter of the band Pink Floyd. The Wall Tour. $204, $103, $79, $58; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Tune-Yards, 8 p.m. on June 10, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Music project of Merrill Garbus, New England native. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $22, $20 advance, $17 members. 513-345-8400; tune-yards.com.

The Beach Boys, 7:30 p.m. on June 12, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Rock band from southern California. Fiftieth Anniversary Concert. Reserved pavilion: $125, $95, $55; $25 lawn, $15 special lawn price for the first day of "on sale" only. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Carnegie in Concert, 7:30 p.m. on June 14, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Chamber music series. Viva la Divas! Starring Nancy James, Patricia Linhart and Kathy Wade. $94 six concerts, $51 three concerts of choice, $19; $16 Carnegie, WVXU Perks, Enjoy the Arts Members and students. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com.

Sonny Landreth, 8 p.m. on June 14, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Rock and pop music. With Monkeytonk. Doors open 7 p.m. $18; plus fees. 513-731-8000; www.ticketweb.com.

Rob Delaney, 8 p.m. on June 15, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Doors open 7 p.m. $18, $15 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

A Celebration of Black Music Concert, 8:30-10 p.m. on June 15-16, Marriott Kingsgate Conference Hotel, 151 Goodman St., Corryville. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, happy hour and entertainment. Pre-concert with local artists 7-8:15 p.m. Friday: Featuring Kirk Whalum, Kevin Whalum and Nicole Henry. The Romance Language Tour. Saturday: Featuring Jonathan Butler, Warren Hill and Maysa. The Soul of Summer Tour. Attire: Comfortable business casual. $50 each night; free parking. 513-733-1555.

Conch Republic, 7:30 p.m. on June 15, Elk Creek Vineyards, 150 Ky. 330, Owenton. Outdoors. Lexington based beach band. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Rain or shine. Ages 21 and up. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. $20 and up; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Miranda Lambert, 7:30 p.m. on June 15, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Parking charge included in the final purchase price for $3.50. With Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. On Fire Tour. $79 four-pack lawn, reserved pavilion: $48, $33; $28.50 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Santigold, 9 p.m. on June 15, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. Santi White, known by her stage name Santigold, is a songwriter, producer and pop singer. $29.27. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Bret Michaels, 7 p.m. on June 16, CenterStage Showroom, Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind. Singer, musician and reality show personality. $55, $50 members. Ages 21 and up. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Juneteenth Festival, noon-9 p.m. June 16 and 3-6 p.m. June 17, Seasongood Pavilion and Mirror Lake, Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Celebration of end of slavery. Music, informational displays, health screenings, children's activities, job seminars, food vendors and more. Saturday: Music by local band TBA 4-5 p.m. Sunday: Father's Day concert; afternoon of inspirational music in Seasongood Pavilion, with over a dozen choirs, gospel groups and liturgical dancers. Free. 513-631-7289; www.juneteenthcincinnati.org.

Suits That Rock: Yanks, Brits and Hits, 7:30 p.m. on June 16 and June 23, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. More than 40 professionals and executives perform. Dinner by-the-bite, cash bar and dancing encouraged. Post-show unplugged with commemorative mug in the Ohio National Financial Services Gallery. Benefits Carnegie's Eva G. Farris Education Center. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $75 orchestra, $50 mezzanine, Reservations required. 859-957-1940; www.thecarnegie.com.

Corrosion of Conformity, 8 p.m. on June 19, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. With TORCHE, Black Cobra and Gaza. Doors open 7 p.m. $22, $18 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

The Jacksons: Unity Tour, 8 p.m. on June 19, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine Jackson siblings of their late brother Michael. As of right now there’s no information indicating that the tour will be using a hologram of Michael, according to a Riverbend official. Free pre-show cookout by Blue Grass Quality Meats and Kroger. Gates open 6:30 p.m. $99.50, $75, $49.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Phish, 7:30 p.m. on June 22, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Doors open 5:30 p.m. $60 reserved pavilion, $45 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Eric Hutchinson, 8 p.m. on June 23, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Doors open 7 p.m. $15. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Great Lake Swimmers, 9 p.m. on June 23, The Ballroom at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. With Daniel Martin Moore. Doors open 8 p.m. $13, $10 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Oldies on the River Volume Two, 9 p.m. on June 23, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Bluestone Ivory, American Graffiti Band and Cincy Rockers. Doors open 8 p.m. $15. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

The Jacksons: Unity Tour, 7:30 p.m. on June 24, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. With Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine Jackson. $85 plaza, $75 center orchestra, $65 side orchestra, $50 lawn and terrace; plus fees. 800-514-3849; etix.com.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, 8 p.m. on June 24, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Rock band from Tempe, Ariz. Doors open 7 p.m. $18, $15 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Under the Streetlamp, 8 p.m. on June 24, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Ohio Valley Wine tasting included with every ticket. Gates open 6:30 p.m. $24-$36; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.underthestreetlamp.com.

Yeasayer, 8 p.m. on June 24, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Experimental rock, psychedelic and pop band based in Brooklyn. $27.47. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Dream Theater, 7:30 p.m. on June 25, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. With Crimson Projeckt. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $55.50, $45.50, $30; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent, 7 p.m. on June 26, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express Tour. $30-$125 reserved pavilion, $49 four-pack lawn, $15 lawn; plus fees. Special lawn ticket pricing for the day of the sale only, while supplies last $10. Gates open 5:30 p.m. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

An Evening with Collective Soul, 8 p.m. on June 28, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $26.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.livenation.com.

Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, 8:30 p.m. on June 29, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 advance. 513-232-6220; www.tafttheatre.org.

Chris Young 5 p.m., on June 30, Kentucky Speedway, 1 Speedway Drive, Sparta. Pre-race music by the country singer at 5 p.m. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 with Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and all the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars return at 7:30-11 p.m. $70-$110. 888-652-7223; www.kentuckyspeedway.com.

Brothers of the Sun Tour, 4:30 p.m. on July 1, Paul Brown Stadium, 1 Bengals Drive, Downtown. Featuring Kenny Chesney and three-time Grammy Award-winner Tim McGraw. With Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Jake Owen. Doors open 3:30 p.m. $439-$719 VIP, floor: $$135-$153, field-100 level: $105-$135, $105 premium club 1-2nd level, $69 premium club 2-2nd level, $29.50 canopy-300 level. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Def Leppard, 7 p.m. on July 2, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Great Britain rock band. With Poison and Lita Ford. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $49-$125 reserved, $75 four-pack lawn, $25 lawn; plus applicable fees. $15. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

2012 World Choir Games, July 4-14, 2012, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Games are expecting to bring 20,000 participants from more than 70 countries to the area. Host city musical group is the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. With the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony. Opening Ceremony 7 p.m. on July 4. Closing Ceremony 7 p.m. on July 14. Ticket pricing TBA. 513-381-7464; www.2012worldchoirgames.com.

Umphrey's McGee, 8 p.m. on July 4, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Moonlite Gardens. Progressive rock jam band based in Chicago. With G. Love and Special Sauce. Doors open at 7 p.m. $35, $30 advance. 513-232-8230; www.cincyticket.com.

Cheap Trick, 8 p.m. on July 6, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Rock band from Rockford, Ill., formed in 1973. $75, $45, $35; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Big Time Rush, 7 p.m. on July 8, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Cody Simpson and Rachel Crow. Big Time Summer Tour. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $65 reserved pavilion, $60 four-pack lawn, $45, $35, $28.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

An Evening with Santana, 8 p.m. on July 10, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. Carlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican and American rock guitarist. $115.50 plaza, $95.50 center orchestra, $85.50 side orchestra, $50.50 lawn and terrace. 800-514-3849; etix.com.

Summerland Tour, 7 p.m. on July 11, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Featuring Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground. Craft Beer Sampling pre-show included with every ticket. Gates open 6 p.m. $58.50, $48.50, $38.50, 28.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Bunbury Music Festival, noon on July 13-15, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way & Yeatman's Cove, Downtown, Cincinnati. Friday headliner is Jane's Addiction. Saturday headliner is Weezer. Sunday headliner is Death cab for Cutie. Festival is through 9 p.m., July 15. $93 three-day pass, $46 one-day pass; plus fees. 513-352-4000; http://www.bunburyfestival.com.

Sonny Landreth, 8 p.m. on July 14, Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. With local band Monkeytonk. Doors open 7 p.m. $22, $18 advance. 513-871-6789; jbmpromotions.com.

Blind Pilot, 8 p.m. on July 18, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Indie folk band based in Portland, Ore. $19.64. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Hayes Carll and the Gulf Coast Orchestra, 8 p.m. on July 18, Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. With Scott Miller, former frontman for the V-Roys. Doors open 7 p.m. $18, $15 advance. 513-871-6789; jbmpromotions.com.

Identity Festival, 2 p.m. on July 19, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. Rain or shine. With Eric Prydz, Excision, Paul Van Dyk, Madeon, Porter Robinson, Showtek, Noisia, Arty, Bingo Players, Hardwell, Doctor P and others. Gates open at 2 p.m. $40-$60; $25, All-In early-bird ticket special for a limited time. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Nickelback, 6:30 p.m. on July 20, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Bush. $33-$99.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Rusted Root, 8 p.m.on July 20, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Band from Pittsburgh known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, world and other styles of music. Doors open at 7 p.m. $27.50, $20.50 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.tafttheatre.org.

Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks, 7:30 p.m. on July 21, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Two legendary rockers on one stage. Heart and Soul Tour. Gates open 6 p.m. Reserved pavilion: $149.50, $95.50; $27.50 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

George Jones In Concert, 7 p.m. on July 21, JD Legends, 65 Millard Drive, Franklin. Country artist and musician. $29.50; plus fees.  Ages 18 and up. 937-746-4950; http://www.etix.com.

Rascal Flatts, 7 p.m. on July 22, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Eden's Edge. The American Band Tour. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $113 four-pack lawn; reserved pavilion: $78.25, $53.25; $33.25 lawn. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Heart, 7:30 p.m. on July 23, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $53, $39, $29; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival,  2 p.m. on July 24, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Scheduled to appear: Slipknot, Slayer, As I Lay Dying, the Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, Anthrax, Whitechapel, High On Fire and others.$74.50 pit, $39.50-$74.50 reserved pavilion, $40 four-pack lawn, $28.50 lawn; plus fees. $5 day of show increase. Gates open 2 p.m. 800-745-3000; www.riverbend.org.

An Evening with Steve Miller Band, 7:30 p.m. on July 25, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Free pre-show cookout by Blue Grass Quality Meats and Kroger. Gates open 6 p.m. $53, $39, $29; plus fees. 513-562-4949; www.pncpavilion.com.

Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, 5:30 p.m. on July 26, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Chevy Woods. Under the Influence of Music Tour. Gates open 4 p.m. $69 four-pack lawn, $59.50, $39.50, $27.50, $22.50 lawn; plus fees. Some 1,000 lawn tickets available for the first day of sale only, while supplies last for $12.50. 00-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Macy's Music Festival Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. on July 27-28, Paul Brown Stadium, 1 Bengals Drive, Downtown. Scheduled to appear Friday: Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, Eric Benet, KEM and Dennis Edwards and the Temptations Review. Scheduled to appear Saturday: Monica, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Midnight Star, the O'Jays and Jaheim. $88, $68, $48; plus fees. 800-452-3132; www.macysmusicfestival.com.

Toby Keith, 7 p.m. July 28, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Branley Gilbert and Thomas Rhett. $81, $65, $39; $25 lawn; plus fees. $99 four-pack lawn. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Chicago and the Doobie Brothers, 8 p.m. on July 29, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Each group will perform individual sets, and then both bands together will play a grand finale encore. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Reserved pavilion: $85, $75 and $75 four-pack lawn; $70, $55, $50, $35, $25 lawn. $10 lawn special for the on sale weekend only, while supplies last. Plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Crosby, Stills and Nash, 8 p.m. on July 30, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times. Ohio Valley Wine tasting included with every ticket. Gates open 6:30 p.m. Benefits Charity TBA. $89.50, $59.50, $42.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Vans Warped Tour, noon on July 31, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Music on multiple stages. Main stage: Taking Back Sunday, All Time Low, New Found Glory, Streetlight Manifesto, Yellowcard, Piece the Veil, Four Year Strong, Of Mice and Men, We the Kings, Breathe Carolina, Miss May I, Falling In Reverse and Blood on the Dance. $44, $35 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.warpedtour.com.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Lounging At the Lagoon Tour. Eight-ticket limit per customer. $136 pavilion, $36 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Sugarland, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 3, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. A $3.50 parking charge will be included in the final purchase price. Rain or Shine. With Lauren Alaina and Canaan Smith. In Your Hands Tour. $99 four-pack lawn, reserved pavilion: $64, $44, $29.50 lawn; plus fees. 513-232-5882; www.ticketmaster.com.

Unknown Hinson, 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 4, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Guitar slinger with his trademark tongue-in-cheek flavored rockabilly. $20, $17 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Peter Frampton, 8 p.m. on Aug. 8, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. English born naturalized American/Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. $57 plaza, $47 center orchestra, $37 side orchestra, $27 lawn and terrace. 800-514-3849; etix.com.

Train, 7 p.m. on Aug. 8, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer. Craft Beer Sampling pre-show included with every ticket. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $99 for four-pack, $65, $59.50, $45, $39.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

311 and Slightly Stoopid, 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Unity Tour. $60 for four-pack, $39.50 reserved pavilion and pit, $22.50 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

The Black Angels, 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 9, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. A psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas. With Night Beats. Doors open 7:30 p.m. $19, $16 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Van Halen, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. With Ky-mani Marley. North American Tour. Dates, times and acts subject to change without notice. $125, $75, $49.50, $29.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Kelly Clarkson and the Fray, 7 p.m. on Aug. 14, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Co-headlining summer tour. Rain or shine. With Carolina Liar. Gates open 5:30 p.m. $15.50 lawn tickets first day while supplies last. $95, $75, $69 four-pack lawn, $55, $20 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Jason Aldean, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Country entertainer. With Luke Bryan and Rachel Farley. Gates open 6 p.m. $58.25 reserved pavilion, $29 lawn; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

IL Volvo, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Italian singers Piero Barone, 18, Ignazio Borschetto, 17 and Gianuca Ginoble, 16. Trio is also dubbed the "Teenage Tenors." Free pre-show cookout by Blue Grass Quality Meats and Kroger. Gates open 6 p.m. $36-$76; plus fees. Parking charge of $3.50 included in final purchase price. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Chris Robinson, 8 p.m. on Aug. 19, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Christopher Mark "Chris" Robinson is the singer of the rock and roll band the Black Crowes and brother of its guitarist Rich Robinson. $24.47. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Shonen Knife, 8 p.m. on Aug. 20, The Ballroom, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. All-female Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka, Japan. Doors open 7 p.m. $13, $10 advance. 513-232-6220; www.tafttheatre.org.

Linkin Park and Incubus, 8 p.m. on Aug. 22, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Honda Civic Tour. Rain or shine. With Mutemath. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $15.50 lawn tickets first day while supplies last. $3.50 parking charge included in final purchase price. $95.50 pit, $85.50, $81 four-pack lawn, $68 reserved pavilion, $29 lawn; pluse fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Mary Chapin Carpenter, 8 p.m. on Aug. 22, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Doors open 7 p.m. $42.50, $30 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

John Hiatt and Steve Earle, 8 p.m. on Aug. 23, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Two of rock's most astute singer-songwriters. $49.50, $42.50, $32.50, $27.50; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Whispering Beard Folk Festival, 10 a.m. Aug. 24-26, Old Mill Campground, East Main Street, Friendship. Mix of 30 local, regional and national bands over three days. Lakeside campsite rental $40. All-weekend pass: $70, $60 by May 1, $40 Friday, $40 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Weekend pas ages 6-12: $10, $5 day pass, free ages 6 and under. 888-428-7311; www.whisperingbeard.com.

Smokey Robinson, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25, Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering. William "Smokey" Robinson Jr. is a R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and former record executive. $76, plaza, $66, center orchestra, $56 side orchestra, $35 lawn and terrace. 800-514-3849; etix.com.

Jason Mraz, 7 p.m. on Aug. 28, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Christina Perri. Love is a Four Letter Word Tour. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Reserved pavilion: $59.50, $39.50; $20 lawn. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

KISS and Motley Crue, 7 p.m. on Aug. 31, Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Rock 'n roll. Reserved pavilion: $151, $90.50, $50.50; $109 four-pack lawn, $36 lawn; plus fees. Special lawn ticket price of $16 for the weekend of the on sale only, while supplies last. Gates open 5:30 p.m. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

The Rigby's Beatles Tribute, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 31, Elk Creek Vineyards, 150 Ky. 330, Owenton. Bring seating. Rain or shine. Ages 21 and up. Gates open 6:30 p.m. $20 and up; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

The Legendary Shack Shakers, 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. The Ballroom. With the Dirt Daubers and the Tillers. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $15, $12 advance; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Downtown Dayton Revival Music Festival, noon-11 p.m. on Sept. 8-9, streets of Downtown Dayton. Food, vendors and entertainment on three stages. Festival attendance will be limited to 40,000 for weekend. Scheduled to appear: John Legend a Springfield native, Train, Guided By Voices, Guster, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Rusted Root, Heartless Bastards, Mat Kearney, Andy Grammer, Kristy Lee, Tony Lucca and others. $55-$75 weekend passes, free ages 10 and under with a pass holding adult; plus fees. www.downtownrevival.com.

American Idol Live! Tour, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Season 10 top contestants: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. $29.50-$65; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Ani Difranco, 9 p.m. on Sept. 28, Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. Grammy Award-winning singer, guitarist and songwriter. Doors open 8 p.m. $28. 859-491-2444; www.madisontheateronline.com.

Chris Smither, 8 p.m. on Oct. 11, 20th Century Theatre, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. With Ellis Paul. $30 orchestra, $25 main floor. 513-731-8000; www.the20thcenturytheatre.com.

Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. on Nov. 9, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Blues rock star, guitar hero and singer-songwriter. $49-$79; plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.