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Best Contemporary Pop Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Akron

Glenn Miller Orchestra at Ohio Star Theater

Glenn Miller Orchestra

Glenn Miller Orchestra has been consistently touring since forming in 1956, and now is your chance to witness one of the most popular bands in the world as they come to a town near you. The band's unique jazz sound and arrangement make them highly sought after, even more so now that they're bringing a night of nostalgia and swing.

Meghan Trainor at Blossom Music Center

Meghan Trainor

Whether you saw 'All About That Bass' as an uplifting body-positive anthem, calling girls (and boys) everywhere to love their curves, or just fell for the infectious bubblegum hit, there is no denying that Meghan Trainor soared to fame with that summer hit. Now, with even more hits under her belt (Made You Look, Mother) this tour is certain to satisfy her fans!

Avril Lavigne at Blossom Music Center

Avril Lavigne

This is not a drill, Avril Lavigne is taking her Greatest Hits on tour! She hasn't made this complicated, it's a must for all Lavigne fans as she brings all seven of her studio albums on the Avril Lavigne: Greatest Hits tour. Experience all her record-smashing tracks live, including 'Complicated', 'Sk8er Boi', 'Here's To Never Growing Up', 'Girlfriend' and many more from her catalog. With special guests All Time Low and Simple Plan on selected dates.

John Legend at Blossom Music Center

John Legend

EGOT holder and twelve-time Grammy award winner John Legend is hitting the road this year as he heads out on his 'Evening With John Legend' tour, he will be joined by full orchestra and gospel choir. You can expect to hear your favorite songs, with tracks like "All of Me", "Ordinary People" and "Green Light" in his back pocket, gear up for a night like no other with the "King of Valentine's Day".

Dan and Shay at Blossom Music Center

Dan and Shay

Gear up Dan and Shay fans as this Grammy award-winning songwriting duo are hitting the road this summer. Blending smoky country music with brighter shades of pop Dan and Shay have cultivated quite the following with their three studio albums. After releasing a major hit with none other than Justin Bieber in 2021, Dan and Shay are ready to take their career to the next level, you ready?

Vampire Weekend at Blossom Music Center

Vampire Weekend

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.

Kidz Bop Kids at Blossom Music Center

Kidz Bop Kids

Akin to the Mickey Mouse Club, Kidz Bop is the Number One band in children's music, churning out family-friendly versions of today's pop hits, sung by the industry's future stars. The Kidz Bop Kids current line-up are heading out on tour and bringing their effervescent, feel-good music along for the ride!

Todd Rundgren at MGM Northfield Park

Todd Rundgren

Rock 'n' roll icon, guitarist, interactive progenitor, singer/songwriter, and record producer Todd Rundgren comes to town in 2024. Years of experience and critical acclaim have by no means made Rundgren complacent, and he continues to push the boundaries in inventive and surprising ways. Don't miss your chance to see him as he heads on the 'Me/We' tour!

Joan Osborne at The Kent Stage

Joan Osborne

Perhaps best known for her ubiquitous mega-hit cover of Eric Bazilian's 'One Of Us', Joan Osbourne parlayed her single's phenomenal success into a long-lasting career thanks to her expertly crafted fusion of folk, rock, country and blues, as well as a fearless pioneering spirit. Don't miss the 90s icon as she hits the road in true freewheeling troubadour style.

Totally Tubular Festival at Blossom Music Center

Totally Tubular Festival

Travel back to a decade of musical experimentation and innovation, as a host of pioneering 1980s new-wave and synth pop artists join together for the Totally Tubular Festival tour! Featuring the leading acts of a movement which set the stage for so many of today's artists, witness live performances from Thomas Dolby, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins and many more!