Rock, county, the blues and more in store for fall
Breakaway Music Festival Lady A Flogging Molly Bleachers Eddie From Ohio Luke Bryan Farm Tour Eric Church Guns N' Roses
CHVRCHES will perform Nov. 20 at Express Live.
The fall pop music season is off to a flying start, with outdoor concerts flourishing at least until the weather turns, and offering a little something for everybody. h While vaccination requirements are in constant flux – and potential concert attendees should be sure to check for the latest updates – concert bookings are filling up local venues large and small. h Luke Bryan will be performing at a freshair concert at a farm in Baltimore, and Express Live is making full use of its outdoor space with one concert after another. h Nationwide Arena and Value City Arena will both be reopening, with major acts, including Guns N' Roses and Twenty One Pilots. h These highlights reflect just a portion of the acts likely to be hitting central Ohio in the next few months, so check your favorite venues regularly for updates. h margaretquamme@hotmail.com
When: Sept. 3-4
Where: Historic Crew Stadium, Interstate 71 near East Hudson Street What: Headlined by Norwegian DJ Kygo and dance/electronic musician Illenium, the festival promises plenty of sweaty movement.
Admission: $79.99 one day admission, $129.99 two-day pass
Information: breakawayfestival.com
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 4
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: The group formerly known as Lady Antebellum will bring their smooth country sounds to an outdoor concert. Admission: $59.50
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
When: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: The Celtic punk band is likely to keep the audience on their feet in this outdoor concert.
Admission: $44.99
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 15
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: Jack Antonoff – also part of the band Fun – offers a new take on '80s pop music.
Admission: $35
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 17
Where: Lincoln Theatre, 769 Long St. What: Eddie From Ohio may actually hail from Virginia, but folkies who enjoy the band's unique style won't care Admission: $33.50
Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
When: 5 p.m. Sept. 17
Where: Miller Family Farms 8855 Millersport Road, Baltimore
What: The country superstar hits a Baltimore field
Admission: $56
Information: www.lukebryan.com
When: 8 p.m. Sept. 18
Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
What: The outlaw country singer-songwriter will likely raise a little heck in the arena.
Admission: $72 to $169
Information: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
When: 7 p.m. Sept. 23
Where: Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road What: The long-abiding rockers bring music back to the Schott. Admission: $89.50 to $199.50 Information: 614-688-3939,
schottensteincenter.com
Dinosaur Jr.
When: 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30
Where: Columbus Athenaeum, 32 N. 4th St.
What: The alternative rockers will be showcasing their new album, “Sweep It Into Space.”
Admission: $35
Information: www.columbusathenaeum.com
The Robert Cray Band
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 1
Where: Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark
What: The classic blues guitarist and singer will bring his sounds to Newark Admission: $35 to $65 Information: 740-345-5483, www.midlandtheatre.org
Mt. Joy and Trampled by Turtles
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: Indie folk-rockers Mt. Joy will join forces with bluegrass rockers Trampled by Turtles for a toe-tapping show. Admission: $39.50
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 3
Where: Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St. What: The grandfather of the New Jersey sound is known for decades of playing blue-eyed soul with a revolving cast of musicians shared with Bruce Springsteen.
Admission: $30 to $53.50 Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Kevin Gates
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: Rapper Gates has lately been getting in touch with his Puerto Rican roots.
Admission: $45
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
Home Free
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 15
Where: Riffe Center, 77 S. High St. What: The a cappella country quintet will be highlighting their new album, “Home of the Free”
Admission: $39.50 to $108.50 Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Crowder
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. What: The contemporary Christian singer-songwriter with the majestic beard is singing about “Milk and Honey” these days.
Admission: $29 to $169
Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Infamous Stringdusters
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 22
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: The progressive bluegrass band is known for its lengthy jams. Admission: $25
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
The Oak Ridge Boys
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 22
Where: Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark
What: The Boys have been singing oldtime country and gospel numbers together for almost 50 years. Admission: $48 to $68
Information: 740-345-5483, www.midlandtheatre.org/
Twenty One Pilots
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 27, 29, 30
Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
What: The alternative music duo got its start in Columbus in 2009, and quickly worked its way up to headlining arenas. Admission: $59.50 to $99.50 Information: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
Chicago
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. What: Still infusing rock with horns after all these years
Admission: $52.50 to $128 Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Dave Matthews Band
When: 7:30 Nov. 5
Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd
What: Matthews is known for shaking up his set lists, so be ready for surprises Admission: $55 to $95
Information: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
Mercyme
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
What: The multiple-platinum rockers are staples of Christian radio Admission: $30 - $45.95 Information: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
Lauren Daigle
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11
Where: Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road What: The Christian country-rocker has had considerable crossover success. Admission: $40.50 to $126 Information: 614-688-3939, schottensteincenter.com
Jesse Mccartney
When: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: Actor-singer Mccartney has segued from a role on “All My Children” to a solo career as a singer, including an appearance on “The Masked Singer” as “The Turtle.”
Admission: $30
Information: 614-461-5483, https://promowestlive.com/
Midland
When: 6 p.m. Nov. 18
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: The Texan country trio aims for a retro sound.
Before you go
As of press time, here are the COVID policies at area music venues.
• Promowest (Express Live, Newport Music Hall, A & R Music Bar, The Basement): Until Sept. 1, guests must show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the show. From Oct. 1 forward, guests must show proof of vaccination; masks are strongly recommended.
• CAPA (Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre, Lincoln Theatre, Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Mccoy Center): Masks required at all venues except the Mccoy Center
• Nationwide Arena: Masks recommended
• Value City Arena: Masks required
• Midland Theatre: Masks recommended
• Breakaway Music Festival: Masks recommended
• Luke Bryan Farm Tour: No requirements or recommendations
• Rumba Cafe: Requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the show
• Natalie’s (both locations): Requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the show
• Ace of Cups: Requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the show
• Columbus Athenaeum: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test may be required, depending on artist and promoter
• Skully’s: Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test may be required, depending on artist and promoter
Note: In all cases, regardless of venue, artists or promoters may request vaccination or other COVID protocols. Check event pages before purchasing tickets.
Admission: $39.50 Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
CHVRCHES
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 20
Where: Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. What: The Scottish synth-pop band sets emo lyrics to a peppy beat. Admission: $36
Information: 614-461-5483, promowestlive.com
Joe Bonamassa
When: 8 p.m. Nov. 28
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. What: The blues musician will likely show off fancy guitar work.
Admission: $73 to $253 Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Mannheim Steamroller
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. What: Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Mannheim Steamroller. Admission: $39 to $89
Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com
Genesis
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 8
Where: Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd.
What: Phil Collins and his compatriots just keep on going.
Admission: $178 to $328 Information: 614-246-2000, www.nationwidearena.com
For King and Country
When: 7 p.m. Dec. 17
Where: Value City Arena, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road What: Two Australian brothers transplanted to Nashville celebrate Christmas in a big way.
Admission: $32 to $42 Information: 614-688-3939, schottensteincenter.com
Straight No Chaser
When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21
Where: Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St. What: An a cappella Christmas with more than a touch of humor. Admission: $34.50 to $64.50 Information: 614-469-0939, capa.com