Before you take off for your summer vacation spot, sneak in one of the many great concerts taking place right here in the Valley this spring!
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
April 24 & 25
WestWorld of Scottsdale
The annual April McDowell Mountain Music Festival is about to kick off! Each year the festival brings 13 diverse bands that play anything from reggae to rock. So make a day of it and bring the kids because unlike other festivals, this one includes camping, an RV park, silent auction/raffle, VIP area, marketplace, Kid’s Zone and more.
www.mmmf.net
Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson Tour
May 5
Dodge Theatre
American Idol contestant, Grammy and Academy Award winner, Jennifer Hudson, has teamed up with Grammy Award winning and platinum recording artist Thicke to bring fans an incredible co-headlining tour.
www.livenation.com
Dave Matthews Band
May 6
Cricket Wireless Pavilion
The much-awaited and multiple Grammy Award winner Dave Matthews Band is heading to the Valley to perform at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion after four long years. The ever-so-popular band will play songs that have yet to be released from their upcoming album. Opening the show for Dave Matthews will be The Avett Brothers.
www.livenation.com
Kings of Leon
May 19
Mesa Amphitheatre
The up and coming alternative rock band, Kings of Leon, is on tour and will perform at the Mesa Amphitheatre on May 19. Heard all over the radio, their new album “Only By the Night” will be played at this soon to be sold out concert.
www.mesaamp.com
Fearless Tour: Taylor Swift
May 21, 7 p.m.
Jobing.com Arena
Your favorite country singer, Taylor Swift, is taking the stage on May 21 at the Jobing.com Arena with special guests Kellie Pickler from American Idol and Gloriana. Her Fearless Tour is sure to amaze with dancing and visual effects created by Taylor Swift herself.
www.jobingarena.com
No Doubt
May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Who didn’t love No Doubt at one point or another? Well after being MIA for the past five years, the Grammy-winning and 10-times platinum pop band is back on tour and making its way to the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on May 23. Sing along to their classics including “Don’t Speak,” “It’s My Life” and “Just a Girl.”
www.livenation.com
Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift yayayayayaya
my favorite is Taylor Grace she should get her own band together!
I would love to see David Matthews in concert.
I like Robin Thicke it’d be fun to see him and Jennifer Hudson, although that is an unexpected pairing!
I love No Doubt. I didn’t know she was coming here. Can’t wait! Thanks for the update.
My brother bought me Kings of Leon tickets for my birthday. I cannot wait to go! I LOVE THEM. Best album of 2008, hands down.
heard kings of leon is so good live too!!!! how fun!!! also, the fray is coming this summer…
of all of these i guess No Doubt would be my pick.
Dave Mathews ROCKS!!
Not sure I’d want to see any of these concerts. Where’s the “Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, & Harry Shearer” of “This is Spinal Tap?” Or Fleetwood Mac on May 24th? Or Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood? Yeah they’re here in June, but if you want to talk two gentlemen that shaped the music industry . . . . .