Summer concert preview: Paul McCartney to KISS

May 29, 2016 at 12:05a.m.

So many concerts, so little time.

That, in a nutshell, describes this year’s summer concert season, which is filled with dozens of legendary acts and newcomers all vying for your entertainment dollar. This year’s lineup includes everyone from Paul McCartney and Keith Urban to Florence + The Machine and Jane’s Addiction.

Here’s a look at the 2016 summer concert season:

COVELLI CENTRE

Front Street, Youngstown (ticketmaster.com)

KISS, 8 p.m., Aug. 26, $36.50, $86.50 and $122.50: The iconic rockers with the fire-breathing show make their Youngstown debut.

Lionel Richie, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 27, $65.50, $85.50 and $136.50: 1980s pop hitmaker brings his tour to Youngstown.

Bryan Adams, 8 p.m., $26.50, $46.50, $66.50 and $86.50: The “Cuts Like a Knife” singer has a new album to promote.

PACKARD MUSIC HALL

1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren (ticketmaster.com)

America, 8 p.m., June 15: $39, $49, $59 and $79: Acoustic rockers with a long list of hits, including “Sister Golden Hair” and “Ventura Highway,” return to the Mahoning Valley.

Alice in Chains, 8 p.m., July 19, $46.50, $56.50 and $62: The band is mounting a solo tour after its current run as opener for Guns ‘N Roses.

Michael Stanley and the Resonators, 8 p.m., Aug. 13: $35, $47.50 and $65: Northeast Ohio’s favorite rocker never gets old.

Gladys Knight, 8 p.m., Sept. 15: $45.50, $55.50 and $65.50: American music legend brings unmistakable voice to town.

STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM

1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; stambaughauditorium.com

Kenny Rogers, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 15, $45, $50, $55, 460, $155 and $300: The Gambler’s final tour.

BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER

1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (ticketmaster.com)

Dixie Chicks with Augustana, 7 p.m. Friday, $43 to $137: More than a decade after country music wrote off the controversial Dixie Chicks, the somewhat reclusive “Goodbye, Earl” trio has announced a massive stateside summer tour.

Florence + The Machine with Of Monsters And Men, 7 p.m. Saturday, $26 to $80.50: After the stateside success of 2011 album “Ceremonials,” Florence + The Machine returned recently with its critically acclaimed new album “How Big How Blue How Beautiful.”

Zac Brown Band with Drake White and The Big Fire, 7 p.m. June 24, $35.50 to $71.50: A recent setlist shows the “Jekyll + Hyde” outfit continues its jam-band ways with covers of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” and Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.”

Rascal Flatts with Kelsea Ballerini, 7 p.m. June 25, $30.50 to $61.25: The Columbus outfit returns to Northeast Ohio armed with its latest No. 1 single “I Like the Sound of That,” which was co-written by Shay Mooney (Dan + Shay) and Meghan Trainor (“All About That Bass”).

Bad Company and Joe Walsh, 7 p.m. June 26, $27 to $132: The co-headlining bill, titled “One Hell of a Night Tour,” finds each act switching off as the opening act. This marks the first time the two ’70s giants have toured together.

Journey and The Doobie Brothers with Dave Mason, 7 p.m. June 29, $37 to $152: Audiences better be ready for one massive sing-along night of hits: “Lovin, Touchin’, Squeezin’,” “Faithfully,” “Lights,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just All Right,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’.”

Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin with Alter Bridge and Saint Asonia, 6:30 p.m. July 13, $29.95 to $87.95: Rock radio fans can get “Down with the Sickness” while reliving the ’00s with Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin.

Keith Urban with Brett Eldredge, 7:30 p.m. July 15, $31 to $65.75: Keith Urban’s recently released eighth studio effort “ripCORD” already boasts the Grammy Award-nominated “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16” and No. 1 single “Break On Me.”

Vans Warped Tour, 11 a.m. July 20, $29.50 to $40.50: Still the best bang for your concert buck, the Vans Warped Tour’s Blossom Music Center date includes appearances by New Found Glory, Sum 41, Atreyu, Yellowcard, Bullet for My Valentine, Sleeping With Sirens and Falling in Reverse.

G-Eazy with Logic, Yo Gotti and YG, 6:30 p.m. July 27, $30 to $69.50: MC, producer G-Eazy is hitting the road in support of his No. 1 sophomore release “When It’s Dark Out,” which includes the radio hit “Me, Myself & I.”

Miranda Lambert with Kip Moore and Brother Osborne, 7:30 p.m. July 28, $31 to $65.75: In case you didn’t hear, Miranda Lambert has had quite a year. After going through a high-profile divorce from Blake Shelton, the country singer is returning to the road with the “Keeper of the Flame Tour.”

Toby Keith, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, $27 to $89.50: Country singer Toby Keith is still touring his 2015 album “35 MPH Town,” which includes top 30 hit “Drunk Americans.”

Blink-182 with A Day to Remember and All American Rejects, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, $32 to $82: The on-again, off-again existence of Blink-182 finds the pop-punk back together and touring its seventh studio album “California.”

Josh Groban with Sarah McLachlan and Foy Vance, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, $29.50 to $142: The poperatic singer is still touring his Broadway tribute effort “Stages,” which includes material from “Les Miserables” (“Bring Him Home”), “Carousel” (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”), “A Chorus Line” (“What I Did For Love”) and “Phantom of the Opera” (“All I Ask of You”).

Luke Bryan with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, 7 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12, $33.50 to $82.25: Still kicking up dust from his 2015 album “Kill the Lights,” which includes hit “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” Luke Bryan returns to the road this summer with two Northeast Ohio shows.

Wiz Khalifa with Snoop Dogg, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, $25 to $70.75: The aptly titled co-headlining joint “High Road Summer Tour” will find Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg collaborating on “You and Your Friends” and the Grammy Award-nominated “Young, Wild and Free.”

Hank Williams Jr. with Chris Stapleton, 7:15, Aug. 19, $29.50 to $105: A little bit of the old school with the new school is what country fans will get when Hank Williams Jr. tours with Chris Stapleton this summer.

Rob Zombie and Korn, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24, $25 to 69.50: Rob Zombie’s latest album title says it all: “The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser.”

Darius Rucker with Dan + Shay and Michael Ray, 7 p.m. Aug. 26, $31 to $50.75: Exactly 20 years ago Hootie and the Blowfish were at their peak. Now the band’s lead singer is flying high as a solo artist still touring his latest effort “Southern Style.”

Def Leppard with REO Speedwagon and Tesla, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, $25 to $99.50: Oh, the memorable hair styles that will be seen on stage and off when Def Leppard, touring its new self-titled album, brings REO Speedwagon and Tesla to Blossom Music Center.

Florida Georgia Line with Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and Kane Brown, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, $31 to $65.75: Hoping to maintain its platinum success, Florida Georgia Line is readying the release of its third studio effort “Dig Your Roots,” which includes No. 1 tune “H.O.L.Y.”

Brad Paisley with Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16, $31 to $60.75: Country superstar Brad Paisley is supposedly working on the follow-up to his 2014 album “Moonshine in the Trunk.” In the meantime, he’s announced a summer tour.

Jason Aldean with Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, $31.50 to $71.50: Multiplatinum artist Jason Aldean is readying the release of a new studio album, which includes his latest single “Lights Come On.”

CONSOL ENERGY CENTER

1001 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh (ticketmaster.com)

Coldplay, 7 p.m. Aug. 4: There’s a good argument to be made that Beyonce and Bruno Mars helped save Coldplay from a disastrous Super Bowl appearance this past February. Nevertheless, the Chris Martin-led band has announced a nationwide tour for its latest album “A Head Full of Dreams.”

Drake with Future, 7 p.m. Aug. 17: Drake celebrates his recently released of new CD “View” with a summer tour that so far only includes one Buckeye State show but also a Steel City gig. The Canadian rapper recently scored a multiplatinum hit with lead single, “Hotline Bling.”

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, 7 p.m. Sept. 11: More than 35 years after the release of “The River,” Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are once again touring the album. The act, which started this tour in Pittsburgh earlier this year, returns for a Sept. 11 show.

FIRST NIAGARA PAVILION

Route 18 At Route 22, Pittsburgh (icketmaster.com)

Dixie Chicks with Augustana, 7 p.m. June 10

Darius Rucker with Dan + Shay and Michael Ray, 7 p.m. June 26

Bad Company and Joe Walsh, 7 p.m. June 28

Def Leppard with REO Speedwagon and Tesla, 7 p.m. July 8

Dave Matthews Band, 7 p.m. July 9: Summertime means the Dave Matthews Band will be back on tour. This year the outfit celebrates its 25th anniversary by performing two full sets at each show.

Dead & Company, 7 p.m. July 13: Dead & Company features former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann along with John Mayer (yes, that John Mayer).

Vans Warped Tour, 11 a.m. July 15: Still the best bang for your concert buck, the Vans Warped Tour’s Pittsburgh date includes appearances by New Found Glory, Sum 41, Less Than Jake, The Story So Far, Yellowcard and Reel Big Fish.

Journey and The Doobie Brothers with Dave Mason, 7 p.m. July 16

Steely Dan with Steve Winwood, 7 p.m. July 17: Talk about a night of classic rock. Baby boomers better be ready for a night of Steely Dan with Steve Winwood.

Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin with Alter Bridge and Saint Asonia, 6:30 p.m. July 19

Heart with Joan Jett and Cheap Trick, 7 p.m. July 21: Cheap Trick’s recent entranced into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame means this evening will feature three inductee bands.

Luke Bryan with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch, 7 p.m. July 22 and 23

Slipknot with Marilyn Manson, 7 p.m. July 30: Alt metal bellwethers Slipknot and Marilyn Manson are joining forces for what is easily considered to be the metal tour of the summer.

Josh Groban with Sarah McLachlan, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2

Brad Paisley with Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5

Wiz Khalifa with Snoop Dogg, 7 p.m. Aug. 10

Toby Keith, 7 p.m. Aug. 5

Brantley Gilbert with Justin Moore and Colt Ford, 7 p.m. Aug. 20: While the “Just as I Am” singer works on his new album, Brantley Gilbert will be touring this summer.

Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band, 7 p.m. Aug. 23: There’s no doubt Jimmy Buffett loves Western Pennsylvania. Expect plenty of booze in the blender for this show.

Rob Zombie and Korn, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25: Rob Zombie’s latest album title says it all: “The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser.”

Florida Georgia Line with Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and Kane Brown, 7 p.m. Aug. 27

Blink-182 with A Day to Remember and All American Rejects, 7 p.m. Aug. 28

Rascal Flatts with Kelsea Ballerini, 7 p.m. Sept. 9

Jason Aldean with Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24

HEINZ FIELD

100 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. (ticketmaster.com)

Beyonce, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Supporting her surprise latest album “Lemonade,” Queen Bey is turning lemons (marital problems) into, well, you get the idea.

Guns N’ Roses, 7 p.m. July 12: In what is truly considered a hell freezing over moment, a reunited Guns N’ Roses – original members singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan – will be taking fans to “Paradise City” this summer.

JACOBS PAVILION AT NAUTICA

2014 Sycamore St., Cleveland (ticketmaster.com)

Cage the Elephant, 7 p.m. Saturday, $41 to $48.50: Cage the Elephant worked with The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach for its latest psychedelic, garage rock album “Tell Me I’m Pretty.”

Death Cab for Cutie and Chvrches, 7 p.m. June 7, $25 to $49.50: Alt rock fans unite as Death Cab for Cutie and Chvrches are touring together this spring.

Barenaked Ladies with OMD and Howard Jones, 7 p.m. June 11, $32.50 to $72.50: Barenaked Ladies will be bringing out ’80s acts OMD and Howard Jones for a fun Gen X walk down memory lane.

Dashboard Confessional with Taking Back Sunday, Saosin with Anthony Green and The Early November, 6:30 p.m. June 12, $30.95 to $50.95: This year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour features the recently reunited Dashboard Confessional as the headliner.

Ray LaMontagne, 7 p.m. June 30, $29.50 to $69.50: Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne is touring his sixth studio album “Ouroboros,” which features lead single, “Hey, No Pressure.”

Awolnation with Death From Above and Irontom, 7:30 p.m. July 1, $27.50 to $45: Awolnation’s latest album “Run” includes hit singles “Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf)” and “I Am.”

Brandi Carlile and Old Crow Medicine Show, 7:30 p.m. July 12, $36 to $56: Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, who recently released her latest effort “The Firewatcher’s Daughter,” is co-headlining this summer with string-based folk-blues act Old Crow Medicine Show.

311, 7:30 p.m. July 13, $32.50 to $49.50: Rock-rap act 311 is teaming up again with Matisyahu for its “Unity Tour 2016.”

Jane’s Addiction with Dinosaur Jr. and Living Colour, 7:30 p.m. July 23, $37.50 to $64.50: Exactly a quarter of a century ago after, Perry Farrell and Jane’s Addiction rolled out its touring Lollapalooza music festival, the alternative band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its definitive album “Ritual de lo Habitual.”

Yanni, 8 p.m. July 24, $32.50 to $85: Yanni, the King of New Age music, is back with new album “Sensuous Chill” and world tour.

Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, 8:30 p.m. July 30, $75 to $125: Pink Floyd fans may have missed out on David Gilmour’s recent solo dates. However, there’s always Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show.

Halsey, 8 p.m. Aug. 2, $29.50 to $39.50: Led by Ashley Frangipane, Halsey comes to Northeast Ohio supporting its debut effort, “Badlands.”

Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, $35 to $75: If your musical diet has been lacking sappy ‘90s songs, the summer tour featuring the Goo Goo Dolls and Collective Soul is the answer.

Flogging Molly with Frank Turner, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, $36.50: Flogging Molly, whose last studio album was 2011’s “Speed of Darkness,” is finally working on the follow-up effort. Hopefully this summer tour will feature new tunes.

The Beach Boys with The Four Tops, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, $30 to $75: Baby boomers looking for a walk down memory lane will invariably have “Fun, Fun, Fun.”

Shinedown with Halestorm, Black Stone Cherry and Whiskey Myers, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, $37.50 to $55: Having released its latest album “Threat to Survival,” Shinedown is headlining its sixth annual “Carnival of Madness Tour.”

Slightly Stoopid, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27, $29.50: Slightly Stoopid’s “The Return of the Red Eye Summer Tour” is in support of its newest release “Meanwhile... Back At The Lab.”

Slayer with Anthrax and Death Angel, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, $29.50 to $49.50: Earplugs are recommended when legendary thrash band Slayer brings Anthrax and Death Angel to the Rock Hall City.

LAURELIVE

Laurel School, Butler Campus, 7420 Fairmount Road, Russell Township (laurelive.com/tickets), noon, June 11 and 12, $65

Northeast Ohio finally has a music festival of its own. It’s called LaureLive and features more than 40 musical acts including O.A.R, X Ambassadors, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Grace Potter, Andy Grammer and ZZ Ward.

PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER

3719 Terrace St., Pittsburgh (ticketmaster.com)

Dashboard Confessional with Taking Back Sunday, Saosin with Anthony Green and The Early November, 6:30 p.m. June 7, $69 to $161: This year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Taste of Chaos Tour features the recently reunited Dashboard Confessional as the headliner.

Meghan Trainor, 7 p.m., Sept. 11, $28 to $289: The “All About that Bass” singer mounts an arena tour.

QUICKEN LOANS ARENA

One Center Court, Cleveland (call 888-894-9424 or visit theQarena.com)

Paul McCartney, 8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18, $59.50 to $253: More than 25 years after Paul McCartney rocked the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the former Beatle returns with his “One on One Tour.”

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, $29.95 to $89.95: Getting “Cool For The Summer,” Demi Lovato is co-headlining with Nick Jonas (“Jealous” and “Chains”) on the “Future Now: The Tour.”

Maroon 5, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, $30.50 to $125: A couple of years removed from its last stateside jaunt, Maroon 5 is touring its latest No. 1 album, “V,” which includes hits “Maps,” “Sugar” and “Feelings.”

STAGE AE

400 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh (ticketmaster.com)

Twenty One Pilots, 7 p.m. Wednesday: The last time Twenty One Pilots toured the group was still relatively unknown. Today, the Columbus-based duo is atop the pop world with hit singles “Tear in my Heart,” “Stressed Out” and “Ride.”

M83, 7 p.m. June 6: M83 may sound like the latest diet pill or NASA rocket. Instead it’s a French electro-pop artist, whose latest effort is the critically-acclaimed “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.” Now the “Midnight City” artist has announced an American tour.

Ray LaMontagne, 7 p.m. June 12

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, 7 p.m. June 14: The “Thrift Shop” act of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis returned in a big way this year with hit single “Downtown.”

Barenaked Ladies with OMD and Howard Jones, 7 p.m. June 20

A$AP Ferg, Tory Lanez, Joey Bada$$ and New Breed Brass Band, 4 p.m. June 21

Weezer and Panic! At The Disco, 7 p.m. July 3: Emo is alive and well in 2016. When it comes to edifying the next generation of fans, the Weezer and Panic! At The Disco tour presents both an old school and new school vibe.

Brand New and Modest Mouse, 7 p.m. July 5: Fans of Brand New will be happy to hear the group recently released new music. The single “Meme” dropped last month.

Awolnation with Death From Above and Irontom, 7:30 p.m. July 7

Ryan Adams and The Shining & Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, 7 p.m. July 13: While Oasis fans wait for the eventual reunion (that is coming soon), Ryan Adams gets to show off his love of Taylor Swift at this Steel City gig.

Bush & Chevelle, 7 p.m. July 29: After the year Gavin Rossdale has had with his high-profile divorce from Gwen Stefani, the grunge rocker needs to get back to his music. Perhaps that’s why Bush and Chevelle have announced a co-headlining summer jaunt.

Phillip Phillips & Matt Nathanson, 7 p.m. Aug. 2: American Idol season 11 winner Phillip Phillips and singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson are teaming up for a co-headlining jaunt.

O.A.R., 7 p.m. Aug. 5: O.A.R. celebrates its 20th anniversary this a summer tour that brings the “That Was a Crazy Game of Poker” band back to our area. It’s a homecoming gig of sort for Liberty Township native Jerry DePizzo.

Halsey, 8 p.m. Aug. 9

Blues Traveler & The Wallflowers, 7 p.m. Aug. 20: If you miss ’90s alternative music, you can get your fix with a co-headlining show featuring the Blues Traveler and The Wallflowers. Adding even more intrigue are opening acts G. Love & Special Sauce along with Howie Day.

WOLSTEIN CENTER

2000 Prospect Ave., Cleveland (877-468-4946 or wolsteincenter.com)

Twenty One Pilots, 7 p.m. June 8, $25 to $45

R. Kelly, 7 p.m. June 25, $68 to $153: R&B singer R. Kelly surprised fans late last year with the release of his newest CD “The Buffet,” which included guest appearances by Lil Wayne and Juicy J.

PNC PARK

115 Federal St., Pittsburgh (all Ticketmaster locations or www.ticketmaster.com)

Billy Joel, 7 p.m. July 1: The Piano Man is back touring his vast catalog with a Steel City show that better include a killer version of “Allentown.”