Summer Concerts Headed Our Way

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Summer is a time for concerts. Whether it be from a seat in a stadium or from a picnic blanket on a lawn, concerts are an amazing experience. This summer in our area, there are so many opportunities to partake in a musical experience that you will never forget. No matter what genres of music you enjoy, there is a concert or musical act coming nearby that you’re sure to enjoy.

The Canadian rock band Rush will be hurrying into Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Thursday to rock your socks off. The Toronto based band will play hits such as Working Man, 2112 and the quintessential Rush song, Tom Sawyer. You won’t want to miss this monumental show. Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre is only a 40 minute drive away from Montecito at Dos Lagos Apartments.

August rolls in bringing with it Darius Rucker! The South Carolina country star has hits like Homegrown Honey and Wagon Wheel while pulling out some old classics from his days in Hootie and the Blowfish like I Only Want to Be With You. The show takes place on August 1 at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre.

Vans Warped Tour will take over Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego next month on August 5. Warped Tour is an all day smorgasbord of musical acts that vary in genre. With bands like Asking Alexandria, blessthefall, Metro Station, The Voice contestant Juliet Simms and Riff Raff, there will be something for everyone! The drive, while long at a little over an hour, will be worth it when you experience the multitude of acts you’ll get to see packed into one day, with one ticket!

Kelly Clarkson and internet sensation Pentatonix will be hitting the Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 19! With hits like Heartbeat Song, Since You Been Gone and Catch My Breath, Ms. Clarkson will bring the house down! Newcomers Pentatonix bring their versions of some popular songs like Cheerleader and Rather Be while saving the best for last with a Michael Jackson medley of songs. The Staples Center is an hour’s drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos but well worth the trip to see Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix take the stage.

This summer is overflowing with artists and musical acts heading nearby that you won’t want to miss for the world. With a little something for every person regardless of age and genre preference, there is no reason to stay home for the rest of the summer! These shows will be intense and sure to wow you.

Sources Consulted
Wikipedia
Setlist.fm
Vans Warped Tour
Kelly Clarkson.com