With summer break almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking of how to make those four months the best possible. Following is a collection of tours, festivals, and local concerts to help make this summer the season of music.
TOURS
Here are just a few of the popular artists that will be appearing all over the country this summer:
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Australian singer-songwriter, Vance Joy, best known for his songs “Mess is Mine” and “Riptide”
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The Queen, Beyoncé, who honestly needs no introduction
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For those of you such inclined or who have a new respect for his popular song “Sorry,” there’s always Justin Bieber
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Another choice is Coldplay, with their songs “Hymn for the Weekend” and “Adventure of a Lifetime”
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Trying to get away from her past, Carly Rae Jepsen is promoting her new album which features the song “I Really Like You”
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Then there’s Ellie Goulding, known most recently for “Love Me Like You Do”
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Finally, there’s Adele, no longer on the other side, though her shows may all be sold out
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FESTIVALS
For those looking for more, whether that be more people, more music, or more thrill, here are a number of key music festivals occurring across the US:
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A locally-based festival taking place from May 27-29, in addition to a later fall date, Boston Calling attracts over 20,000 fans each year. Here is a recap of the 2015 festival.
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The largest electronic music festival outside of Europe, Electric Daisy Carnival is a three-day event located in the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas. Here is the trailer to get you amped for 2016.
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Held in New York, the Governors Ball is a festival celebrating a wide variety of music in addition to featuring a multitude of popular NYC restaurants and food trucks, as well as a slew of activities, such as a Silent Disco, ping pong, photo booths, and lawn games. Here is 2015 festival video made by a fan to show you around.
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Located in Chicago, Lollapalooza hosts more than 160,000 people over a two or three-day period. Here is their 2015 after movie.
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An eco-friendly festival, Outside Lands, in addition to music, has a variety of attractions that focus around food, wine, art, and being green. Here is a tour of the festival.
BOSTON
For the rest of you staying in the Boston area, here are a few of the many concerts to check out:
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Selena Gomez & DNCE at TD Garden (May 28)
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Chvrches at House of Blues Boston (June 3, 4)
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Florence + The Machine & Of Monsters and Men at Xfinity Center (June 7)
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Birdy at Paradise Rock Club (June 8)
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Twenty One Pilots at Agganis Arena (June 14, 15)
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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at Agganis Arena (June 17)
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Weezer & Panic at the Disco at Xfinity Center (July 1)
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5 Seconds of Summer at Xfinity Center (July 9)
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Pearl Jam at Fenway Park (August 5)
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Halsey at Agganis Arena (August 12)