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Best Indie & Rock Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Dayton

Leonid and Friends at Dayton Masonic Center

Leonid and Friends

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

Alice Cooper at The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Alice Cooper

Prepare yourself: legendary rocker Alice Cooper is hitting the road in 2024 hitting the US stages once again! Fans can expect a night of shock rock, alongside chilling, thrilling antics from Cooper! The tour is set to make stops in Denver, Tulsa, Missouri, Niagara Falls and many more. Don't miss your chance to see him live!

Crowded House at The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Crowded House

Don't dream it's over any longer! Australian indie rockers Crowded House are hitting the road this fall for limited dates. The band has enjoyed great success over the years, selling over 15 million albums worldwide and being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. They've recently released the single "Oh Hi," which is included in their latest album, 'Gravity Stairs.' The Fleetwood Mac-inspired 'Dreamers Are Waiting' and we certainly have been!

Joe Bonamassa at Fraze Pavilion

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is the guitarist's guitarist. A master of the blues, Bonamassa easily ranks alongside the more well known Clapton or Jeff Beck. Such was his prodigious talent that he supported B.B. King at the tender of age of twelve in 1989, and was christened by King as "one of a kind." Since then, he's played with anyone who is anyone and released a formidable catalogue of studio albums.

Jewel and Melissa Etheridge at The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Jewel and Melissa Etheridge

Get ready to see two of your favorites for the price of one as these iconic figures of the '90s music scene join forces for the tour of a lifetime. Jewel, the mesmerizing folk-pop sensation, and Melissa Etheridge, the legendary rock powerhouse, will hit the road from July to October 2024. Hear all the classics and more in this epic live show!

Trampled by Turtles at The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Trampled by Turtles

Bluegrass folk band Trampled by Turtles formed in 2003 in Minnesota and have since released nine studio albums, the latest being 'Life Is Good on the Open Road' in 2018. A contrast between emotional songwriting and hard-hitting rock beats, it's a welcome comeback for the band as they hit the road on tour!

Bachman Turner Overdrive at The Great Darke County Fair

Bachman Turner Overdrive

Canadian rockers Bachman Turner Overdrive are returning right in time for their 50th anniversary. The multi-platinum award-winning group has done everything from achieving Guinness World Record to selling nearly 30 million albums worldwide, and even supporting Van Halen! Their 1974 hit, Takin' Care of Business has previously claimed the spot as Sony Music's most licensed song. The band is playing a limited number of dates that will sell out soon, so get your tickets now.

Gin Blossoms at The Rose Music Center at The Heights

Gin Blossoms

Alternative indie rockers Gin Blossoms and Santa Barbara's Toad the Wet Sprocket are embarking on a co-headlining tour, joined by special guests Vertical Horizon! This tour showcases both bands at their best as they perform all their greatest hits for fans. Don't miss the chance to see these '90s hitmakers on the road this late summer!

Get The Led Out - Tribute Band at Fraze Pavilion

Get The Led Out - Tribute Band

The Urban Dictionary defines as 'Getting the Led out' as: 'It basically means that you are rocking out to some Led Zeppelin which is probably the best band ever to grace our Earth.' On a mission to bring the legend of Plant, Page et al to the stage, this is no ordinary tribute show. Passionate about the 'Zep, these guys are committed to playing you the tunes in with the greatest respect and musicianship, whilst sharing the Led love.