What upcoming concerts are people attending?

pglbook
pglbook Posts: 2,222
edited March 2013 in The Clubhouse
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.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2013
    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....
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited March 2013
    Merlefest year 5 for me!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,224
    edited March 2013
    Bruno Mars at RED ROCKS....
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2013
    The Pines at Stoughton Opera House (April)

    Tom Petty at Summerfest (June)

    Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field (July)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2013
    Bob Segar I hope I spelled his last name correctly :redface: at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited March 2013
    Summerfest is really awesome.
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    The Pines at Stoughton Opera House (April)

    Tom Petty at Summerfest (June)

    Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field (July)
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  • bobsauto49
    bobsauto49 Posts: 973
    edited March 2013
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Bob Segar I hope I spelled his last name correctly :redface: at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut
    Me too! Cant wait! Tomoro night,and I have private box seats! I Love all Bob Segar Music!!!!!!:cool:
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited March 2013
    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
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited March 2013
    Volbeat, tomorrow night at the Diamond Ballroom. Should be a blast, I'm pumped.


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  • CTTE
    CTTE Posts: 183
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2013
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    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
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited March 2013
    hochpt21 wrote: »
    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....
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  • KellyMic
    KellyMic Posts: 166
    edited March 2013
    I went to Lindsey Stirling a week ago today in Houston. Really enjoyed the show, she is an excellent performer!
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,508
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited March 2013
    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:evil:
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2013
    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 ....
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  • CarlosD
    CarlosD Posts: 21
    edited March 2013
    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. :cheesygrin:

    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.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited March 2013
    CarlosD wrote: »

    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
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2013
    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 ! :frown: He's at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA. in case anyone's interested in making that show.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,508
    edited March 2013
    I've seen George twice. Always a fun show. If you can find a way to get there, you won't be disappointed.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited March 2013
    Carlos D, just saw Jorma with Jack and Barry (Hot Tuna acoustic) and you're gonna see a real good show.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    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!
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited March 2013
    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.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    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-usher-join-afghan-whigs-at-sxsw/video/
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited March 2013
    B Run wrote: »
    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-usher-join-afghan-whigs-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 ....
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited March 2013
    Yeah I have a bunch of friends going to see the Pumpkins tonight, i'm too sunburnt and hungover right now to even think about it. Pharrell, T.I., B.O.B, Tyler the Creator and a few others came out and did a few songs before Future took the stage last night too, I feel like the surprise guests are the best part of SXSW.
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