125 Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis
www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com, 317-917-2727
Upcoming: Red Hot Chili Peppers, May 18; Neil Diamond, May 26
Belterra Casino Resort and Spa
777 Belterra Dr., 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: The Revolution, May 16
EXPRESS LIVE!
405 Neil Ave., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-461-LIVE (5483), ext. 101
Recently announced: AFI, July 14; Dashboard Confessional with The All-American Rejects, July 25; Lifehouse and Switchfoot, July 26; Modest Mouse, Oct. 4
Upcoming: Alice Cooper, May 16; David Gray, May 20; Old Crow Medicine Show, May 31
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; 3 Doors Down, Aug. 17; Casting Crowns, Aug. 19; 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
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
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: New Kids on the Block, Paula Abdul, Boyz II Men, May 12
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
Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus
www.nationwidearena.com, 614-246-3199
Recently announced: Chris Stapleton, Nov. 3
Upcoming: Chance the Rapper, May 16
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
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; 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
Sawyer Point (Bunbury Music Festival)
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
Schuster Center
Second and Main streets, Dayton
www.ticketcenterstage.com, 937-228-3630
Recently announced: Mannheim Steamroller, Nov. 29
Upcoming: Jerry Seinfeld, May 12; Chonda Pierce, May 13
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: Mastodon, Eagles of Death Metal, May 14; Old Crow Medicine Show, June 1
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway, Cincinnati
www.usbankarena.com, 513-421-4111
Upcoming: New Kids on the Block, May 16; Red Hot Chili Peppers, May 19
HOT TICKET
Contemporary Jazz/R&B/Funk musician Brian Culbertson will appear in concert with special guest WAR at Rose Music Center in Huber Heights on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Tickets range from $23.50 to $58 and will go on sale to the public beginning 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, at www.Ticketmaster.com, www.Rosemusiccenter.com, and the Rose Music Center box office. Charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees.
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