Summer's getting hotter — just like the music and comedy stars that have upcoming performances in Cincinnati. But with one recently announced tour, it's already beginning to look a little like Christmas. Below, check out some of the recent touring announcements:
Kem, July 22, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
R&B singer Kem will perform at the all-new ICON Music Center, making it the first ever concert at the Cincinnati music venue. Leela James will open for Kem. The concert will be followed by additional concerts and art exhibits on July 23 and 24, replacing what would typically be the Cincinnati Music Festival’s weekend. Tickets are on sale now at iconmusiccenter.com. Read CityBeat’s story about Kem.
Emmylou Harris and Los Lobos, Aug. 4, PNC Pavilion
Country Music Hall of Famer and 14-time Grammy winner Harris will co-headline alongside fellow Grammy Award-winning artists Los Lobos. The band will pair its blend of Mexican Folk and Rock music with Harris’ gut-wrenching songwriting on a tour that will stop both in Cincinnati and Dayton. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and pncpavilion.com. Read CityBeat's story about both bands.
Blessid Union of Souls, Aug. 20, The Banks
Cincinnati’s Blessid Union of Souls will kick off the 2021 Wellness Experience festival presented by Kroger and singer/songwriter Jewel. The free concert will be one of many activities that also will include celebrity-led workouts and cooking demos. Pop singer Quinn XCII will also perform at the festival. Wristbands for food samples can be purchased at eventbrite.com. Read CityBeat’s story about the Wellness Experience.
Brad Paisley, Aug. 22, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
The three time Grammy winner will perform on the ICON Music Center’s outdoor stage at Smale Park. Fellow country artists Jimmie Allen and Kameron Marlowe will open for Paisley. Tickets will be available at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and iconmusiccenter.com, and a portion of each ticket sale will support The Store, Paisley’s nonprofit that feeds those who are food insecure.
The Roots, Sept. 3, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
The R&B band that rose to prominence in the late 90’s and early 2000’s — and now as the house band on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon — will perform its Grammy Award-winning hits for the Queen City at the ICON Music Center Stage at Smale Park. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and iconmusiccenter.com.
ZZ Top, Sept. 12, PNC Pavilion
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are going on tour for the first time since the band’s 2019 50th anniversary tour. Known for its innovative Texas style, the group will perform hits from all across its 52-year career. Buy tickets to see the Rock icons at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and pncpavilion.com.
Coheed and Cambria + The Used, Sept. 14, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Prog Rock band Coheed and Cambria will co-headline an 18-city tour alongside fellow Screamo group The Used. The two bands both rose to fame in the 2000s and have continued to release chart-topping music, with Coheed’s 2018 album reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and iconmusiccenter.com. Read CityBeat’s story on Coheed and Cambria and The Used.
NF, Sept. 25, Riverbend Music Center
Michigan-born Rapper NF — whose sound has prompted many comparisons to Eminem, another Michigan-born Rapper (and at least a couple diss tracks) — will be bringing his Clouds Tour to Cincinnati in September. NF (government name Nathan John Feuerstein) will be playing Riverbend Music Center on Saturday, Sept. 25 with opener Michl. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. June 25 via ticketmaster.com and riverbend.com. Read CityBeat's story about NF.
Leanne Morgan, Oct. 2, Taft Theatre
Comedian Leanne Morgan will stop in Cincinnati as a part of her “Big Panty Tour.” The Tennessee native began her career in stand-up 22 years ago and is embarking on a tour of 100 cities. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and the Taft Theatre Box Office.
Lil Baby, Oct. 4, Heritage Bank Center
Lil Baby is celebrating the release of his recent collaboration with Lil Durk on The Voice of Heros by announcing “The Back Outside Tour.” Both Baby and Durk will perform their songs from the album that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com.
Todd Rundgren, Oct. 30, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced “The Individualist, a True Star Tour," a 29-date journey that will stop in Cincinnati on Oct. 30. The tour celebrates Rundgren’s fourth studio album, A Wizard, a True Star, released in 1973. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and iconmusiccenter.com.
Morgan James, Dec. 17, Taft Theatre
Pop/Soul Singer Morgan James is preparing a little winter magic for Cincinnati. She'll tour in support of her fourth studio album A Very Magnetic Christmas, which features seven classic Christmas songs and three originals. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on ticketmaster.com and the Taft Theatre Box Office.
Erasure, Jan. 29, 2022, Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
In 2020, Erasure released its 18th studio album The Neon, and now the New Wave group finally can tour for it. But wait, there's more! Andy Bell and Vince Clarke will release The Neon Remixed on July 30 along with a new single "Secrets." Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. June 25 on= ticketmaster.com and iconmusiccenter.com.
