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7 Must-See Summer Concerts

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UNH chapter.

Classes have ended, the studying has stopped, and final exams are finally over! No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks. Whether school’s out for summer, or school’s out forever, we’re all planning on making this summer one to remember. So, before you tell your boss he’s got your undivided attention this summer, schedule in some musical memories and snag some tickets to the following shows before they’re sold out!

1. Jam’n 94.5’s Summer Jam
Date: Saturday, June 2nd 5:00
Location: Comcast Center, Mansfield MA
Price: $45.00-$175.00
Jam’n 94.5’s annual summer concert is featuring Rick Ross, Big Sean, Diggy Simmons, Wale, B.O.B., Kid Ink, and Nicki Minaj. With those crowd pleasers, this show isn’t one to miss.
Summer Jam

2. Dave Matthews Band
Date: Tuesday, June 5th 7:00 & Wednesday, June 6th 7:00
Location: Comcast Center, Mansfield MA
Price: $50.00-$90.00
Dave Matthews is known for putting on one of the best shows around. Tickets are sure to go fast, so round up some friends and order soon!
Dave Matthews Band 2012

3. Coldplay
Date: Sunday, July 29th 7:00 & Monday, July 30th 7:00
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Price: $90.00-$130.00
Coldplay has been around for years and we hope they never quit. The awesome city atmosphere paired with a group of super talented artists will surely make this one one for the books.
Coldplay

4. Brothers of the Sun Tour- Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw
Date: Friday, August 24th 4:30 & Saturday, August 25th 4:30
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Price: $69.00-$300.00
Better known as “country fest”, the brothers of the sun tour is a must-see. Put on your cow boots and cutoffs and crack a cold one with your college crew! Be sure to recruit one of your truck-driving friends for tailgating before!
Brothers of the Sun Tour

5. The Influence Tour- Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller
Date: Wednesday, August 1st 5:30
Location: Comcast Center, Mansfield, MA
Price: $30.00-$55.00
Just incase you didn’t quite get enough when they came to UNH, Wiz and Mac will be in the area in August for another round!
The Influence Tour

6. Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat
Date: Wednesday, July 25th 7:30 & Thursday, July 26th 7:00
Location: Bank of America Pavillion, Boston, MA (25th) & Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis MA (26th)
Price: $30.00-$100.00
We recently watched Gavin perform a live show sponsored by Origins cosmetic company and fell in love. Combining his sultry style with Caillat’s upbeat love ballads makes this one perfect for a trip with your girlfriends or even your boyfriend. Cape Cod or Boston, take your pick.
Gavin DeGraw & Colbie Caillat

7. Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
Date: Saturday, June 23rd 8:00 & Tuesday, June 26th 7:30
Location: Comcast Center, Mansfield MA (23rd) & Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville CT (26th)
Price: $70.00-$150.00
If your summer employment prevents you from wasting away in Margaritaville, this is the next best thing. Take off to Mohegan Sun for the weekend and enjoy a cold one with Jimmy and some friends. Nothing screams summer more than beers and Buffett.
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band

 

Leah Tully is currently studying nutrition, wellness, and writing at the University of New Hampshire.