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.
Hank Williams, Jr. and Lynard Skynard
May 31, 7 p.m.The Rowdy Frynds 2008 Tour comes to town with southern rock greats Hank Williams, Jr. and Lynard Skynard.
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
333 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Tickets: 704-522-6500 or Visit Ticketmaster
$39.50-$69.50
The Cure
June 16, 7 p.m.In this rescheduled concert from 2007, the 1980s alternative band, The Cure, reunites on stage.
Time Warner Cable Arena
333 E. Trade St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Tickets: 704-522-6500
$34.50-$54.50
Toby Keith and Montgomery Gentry
June 20, 7:30 p.m.Country music's bad boys take the stage together in this special appearance.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555
Dave Matthews Band
July 1, 7:30 p.m.Dave Matthews makes his annual appearance in Charlotte featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555
Cruefest featuring Motley Crue, Buckcherry and Papa Roach
July 5, 5 p.m.The Crue returns with Buckcherry and Papa Roach in this multi-band rock marathon.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or visit Ticketmaster
$29.50-$95
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
July 11, 7:30 p.m.Rock 'n' roll icon Tom Petty tours again following his 2008 Super Bowl half-time performance.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$29.50-$95
Vans Warped Tour
July 14, 11 a.m.This all-day music fest features some of the best in alternative rock.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$23.50
Brad Paisley
July 18, 7:30 p.m.Brad Paisley takes the stage this summer promoting his latest release, 5th Gear
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555
Bryan Adams and Foreigner
July 19, 7:30 p.m.The Canadian rocker known for hits like "Summer of '69" and "Cuts Like a Knife" takes the stage with 80s ballad-rockers Foreigner.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$10-$60
Rush
July 20, 7:30 p.m.The Canadian rock trio, known for their drumming and synthesized sounds, comes to town.
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
707 Pavilion Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
Tickets: 704-549-5555 or Visit Ticketmaster
$26.50-$84
