125 Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis
www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com, 317-917-2727
Upcoming: Neil Diamond, May 26
Belterra Casino Resort and Spa
777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind.
www.belterracasino.com, 812-427-7777
Recently announced: Dwight Yoakam, Sept. 16; Brian Wilson, Oct. 7
Bogart’s
2621 Vine St., Cincinnati
www.bogarts.com, 513-872-8801
Recently announced: Social Distortion, July 29; Against Me!, Oct. 3
Upcoming: Miike Snow, June 19
EXPRESS LIVE!
405 Neil Ave., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-461-LIVE (5483), ext. 101
Recently announced: Lil Wayne, June 23; AFI, July 14; Dashboard Confessional with The All-American Rejects, July 25; Lifehouse and Switchfoot, July 26; Modest Mouse, Oct. 4
Upcoming: David Gray, May 20; Old Crow Medicine Show, May 31; Everclear, June 4
Fraze Pavilion
695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
www.fraze.com, 800-514-3849
Recently announced: Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx and Blue Oyster Cult, July 21; Jason Aldean and Tim McGraw tribute bands, July 28; Gordon Lightfoot, July 31; 3 Doors Down, Aug. 17; Casting Crowns, Aug. 19; Big & Rich, Trent Tomlinson, Aug. 25; The Taj Mahal and Keb Mo Band, Sept. 9; YES, Sept. 12
Upcoming: Maxwell with Ledisi and Leela James, May 30; George Benson and Kenny G, June 1; Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Indigo Girls, June 8; The Menus, June 16
J.D. Legends
85 Millard Drive, Franklin
www.jdlegends.com, 937-746-4950
Recently announced: Gin Blossoms, June 30; Puddle of Mudd, Saving Able and Sponge, Aug. 5; Steel Drivers, Aug. 19
Upcoming: The Prince Experience, May 20; The Eli Young Band, June 3; Highway Men Tribute, June 10; Jamey Johnson, June 11
Jerome Schottenstein Center’s Value City Arena
555 Borror Drive, Columbus
www.schottensteincenter.com, 800-273-6201
Recently announced: Kings of Leon, Oct. 20
Upcoming: Daryl Hall and John Oates and Tears for Fears, May 22; Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, June 7
Mapfre Stadium
One Black & Gold Blvd., Columbus
columbuscrewsc.com/MAPFREStadium.com; 614-447-2739
Upcoming: Rock on the Range — Metallica, Soundgarden, Korn, The Offspring, Volbeat, Primus, BUSH, Chenille, Papa Roach, Seether, Cohered and Cambria, Alter Bridge, The Pretty Reckless, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, Amon Amarth, Pierce The Veil, Sum 41, Skillet, Gojira, The Dillinger Escape Plan and many more, May 19, 20, 21
The Nelsonville Music Festival
3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville
Upcoming: Ween, Emmylou Harris, Rodriguez, Son Volt, Parquet Courts, Twin Peaks, Sara Watkins, Big Thief, Honeyhoney, Margaret Glaspy, Sallie Ford, Mothers, Ron Gallo, Marisa Anderson, Hellnaw, Weedghost, June 1-4
Newport Music Hall
1722 N. High St., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-246-2000
Recently announced: New Found Glory, July 17; Social Distortion, July 30; Japandroids, Nov. 6
Upcoming: Warpaint, May 19; Franz Ferdinand, May 28; Royal Blood, June 10; The Wailers, June 11
Palace Theatre
34 W. Broad St., Columbus
www.capa.com, 614-569-0939
Upcoming: Sigur Ros, June 4
PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati
www.PNCPavilion.com, 513-232-6220
Recently announced: Pentatonix, Aug. 6; Chick Corea Elektric Band and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Aug. 13; Logic, Aug. 18; Gov’t Mule and Blackberry Smoke, Aug. 24; Young the Giant, Sept. 7
Upcoming: Travis Scott, May 25; ZZ Top, June 7
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati
www.riverbend.org, 513-232-6220
Upcoming: Dierks Bentley, May 20; A$AP Ferg, Future, Migos, Zoey Dollaz, May 31; Luke Bryan, June 1; Lynyrd Skynyrd, June 2
Rose Music Center at The Heights
6800 Executive Boulevard, Huber Heights
www.rosemusiccenter.com, 513-232-6220
Recently announced: Brian Culbertson, Aug. 20
Upcoming: Brit Floyd, May 19; Chicago, May 20; Rick Springfield, May 26; Lynyrd Skynyrd, June 3; Sammy Hagar, June 5; John Legend, June 12
Sawyer Point
705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
Recently announced: Muse, Wiz Khalifa, G-Eazy, Bassnecta, Pretty Lights, The 1975, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Death Cab for Cutie, The Shins, AFI, Jon Bellion, D.R.A.M., Flogging Molly, MUTEMATH, Tech N9ne, Watsky, Mike Stud, Moon Taxi, Reverend Horton Heat, NF, Hayley Kiyoko, Kevin Garrett, Protoje, Eden, Cobi, Arkells, Civil Twilight, CVBZ, San Fermin, July Talk, VHS Collection, Dreamers, Frenship, Charlie Hirsch, White Reaper, CAAMP, Time Cat, The Upset Victory, Liberty Deep Down, Flying Underground and Current Events, June 2-4
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati
tafttheatre.org, 513-721-8883
Recently announced: Steve Earle and The Duke, July 20; Three Dog Night, July 23; Tesla, Aug. 4; Lifehouse and Switchfoot, Aug. 16; Donald Fagen and the Nightflyers, Aug. 23
Upcoming: Old Crow Medicine Show, June 1
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway, Cincinnati
www.usbankarena.com, 513-421-4111
Upcoming: Red Hot Chili Peppers, May 19; Starboy: Legend of the Fall World Tour, June 9
Victoria Theatre
138 N. Main Street
Recently announced: Steep Canyon Rangers, March 17, 2018
HOT TICKET
Big & Rich are coming to Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on Aug. 25 with special guest Trent Tomlinson. Known for their high-energy shows and thrilling crowds across the country, they are America's technicolor cowboys, brothers-in-arms in service to the creed that great music has no boundaries. Their latest single "California" is out now with the full album, "Did It For The Party," to be released later this year. Some of their hit songs include "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy," "8th of November," "Run Away with You," "Lovin' Lately" and "Comin' to Your City." Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at Fraze FanFare Store (Town & Country Shopping Center, 300 E. Stroop Road, Kettering), online at etix.com or charge by phone by calling 800-514-3849.
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