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2008 Spring and Summer Concert Guide

By Addie Rising, About.com

The weather is warming up here in Charlotte and so are our appetites for music concerts. While most acts coming to town play at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in the warmer months, we won't leave out the other acts playing at Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Ovens Auditorium and Belk Theater.

311 and Snoop Dogg

July 24, 7 p.m.
311 and Snoop Dogg share the Charlotte stage this summer.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$30-$40

Widespread Panic

July 25, 7 p.m.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$30

Counting Crows, Maroon 5 & Sara Bareilles

July 28, 7 p.m.
1990s alternative rockers Counting Crows take the stage with the hot Maroon 5 and newcomer Sara Bareilles.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$23.50-$126

Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne

July 29, 7 p.m.
The Disney Channel trio team up with Canadian pop rocker Avril Lavigne.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$27.50-$79.50

Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick

Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Three powerhouses come to town in one rocking performance.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$23.50-$125

Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift

Aug. 3, 8 p.m.
Country trio Rascal Flatts headlines at Verizon this summer.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$31-$75.75

Stone Temple Pilots

Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m.
One of the most notable bands of the grunge era comes to Charlotte this summer.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$20-$49

John Mayer

Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.
The soulful John Mayer takes the Charlotte stage in August.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$30-$50.50

Kenny Chesney with LeAnn Rhimes

Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Don't miss out as these two country superstars take the same stage this summer.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555

Brooks & Dunn with Rodney Atkins

Sept. 5, 7 p.m.
The perennial favorites, Brooks & Dunn, come to town this summer.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555

Martina McBride

Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
Everyone's favorite girl, Martina McBride, brings her soulful, inspiring voice to the Queen City this fall.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555

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