15 can't-miss Pittsburgh shows for your summer music calendar

Whether you prefer Charlie Daniels to Justin Bieber, or Harry Styles to Ozzy Osbourne, there should be something for you on the Pittsburgh summer concert calendar. From country to pop to metal, here are 15 can’t-miss shows to consider.

Charlie Daniels Band/Marshall Tucker

April 30, UPMC Events Center, Moon

Charlie Daniels himself promises concert-goers “a big ole Southern-style good time.” What more do you want? Daniels says his band has played more shows with Marshall Tucker through the years than any other band. Their 40 years of shared history should make for a seamless show of Southern-rock hits, from Daniels’ barn-burning “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” to Marshall Tucker’s wistful “Can’t You See.”

Kenny Chesney

May 30, Heinz Field

Chesney’s Pittsburgh fans take his “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” anthem seriously, making his Heinz Field dates notorious not just for the music, but also for the accompanying tailgates, the tons of trash left behind, the arrests and the general mayhem. Though tamer in recent times, a Chesney concert may be the biggest event Pittsburgh sees in any given year.

Ozzy Osbourne

June 11, S&T Bank Music Park

Lately, Ozzy could have used Mark Twain’s “reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” quote. In 2019, the Prince of Darkness had numerous health issues that led to canceled tour dates, so it’s probably good to see him while you can. Really, how much longer can this 71-year-old be expected to ride the crazy train?

Maroon 5

June 19, S&T Bank Music Park

In September, the band released “Memories,” the expected lead single off their still-in-progress ninth studio album — and a stripped-down, introspective change from the band’s usual sexed-up pop songs. Does it signal a new direction for Adam Levine and company? The 2020 tour may tell. Another reason to go: up-and-comers Leon Bridges and Meghan Trainor also are on the bill.

Rascal Flatts

June 27, S&T Bank Music Park

Band members say this is their farewell tour, so — unless they pull an Elton John and make it a never-ending sort of a thing — they may not pass this way again. They’re saying their 20th anniversary year will be the end for the country-pop band with a string of heart-tugging hits including “Bless The Broken Road,” “My Wish” and “What Hurts The Most.”

Harry Styles

July 14, PPG Paints Arena

Rolling Stone says Style’s second album, “Fine Line,” is “a streamlined, party-ready, primary-colors take on the enduring concept of the rock & roll starman.” It’s also “outstanding.” If that’s not reason enough to check him out, there’s also “his brilliant uniform of flowing, high-waisted trousers and shagadelic chest-baring shirts” and, oh, those tousled locks of wavy brown hair.

Jimmy Buffett

July 16, S&T Bank Music Park

What better way to spend a warm summer night than wasting away in Margaritaville with Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band? Let the music waft you away from Burgettstown to happy hour in the islands with songs like “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Why Don’t We Get Drunk” and “Bama Breeze.”

Tim McGraw

July 31, S&T Bank Music Park

Do you love summer? So does McGraw. Announcing his “Here on Earth” summer tour, he said, “Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to be outside in the summertime playing music. Everyone is there, sharing the moment, having fun and letting loose. To be here on Earth in this moment, together, sharing our love for music and getting through all that life is throwing us – that’s what it’s all about.”

The Black Crowes

Aug. 1, S&T Bank Music Park

Maybe Princes Harry and William could learn a lesson from the Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson, who have mended a long-time estrangement to get the band back together for this tour marking the 30th anniversary of their debut album “Shake Your Money Maker” — including the blockbuster hit “She Talks To Angels” — which will be performed in its entirety.

Foreigner/Kansas/Europe

Aug. 2, S&T Bank Music Park

The trio of 70s superstars is coming together for the “Juke Box Heroes Tour.” Foreigner recently released “Double Vision, Then & Now,” a DVD/CD package celebrating the 40th anniversary of its seminal “Double Vision” album. Kansas (“Dust in the Wind”) will release its 16th studio album this summer. Known for hits like “The Final Countdown,” Europe also continues to produce new albums.

Justin Bieber

Aug. 4, PPG Paints Arena

After a musical hiatus during which he got married and dealt with mental health issues and Lyme disease, Bieber released the single “Yummy” on Jan. 3. The Biebs last toured in July 2017 before canceling his “Purpose” tour due to his battle with his personal issues. Fans are eager to see the Canadian hit-maker back at his shirtless, tattooed best.

Green Day/Fall Out Boy/Weezer

Aug. 15, PNC Park

Each band released a new song to promote their joint “Hella Mega” stadium tour — “Father of All…” from Green Day, “Dear Future (Hands Up),” featuring Wyclef Jean, from Fall Out Boy, and “The End of the Game” from Weezer. Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong says the tour will be a “throwback to the Monsters of Rock” tours of the 1980s and early ‘90s that featured Van Halen, Metallica, Faith No More, Dio and Aerosmith.

Poison/Def Leppard/Motley Crüe

Aug. 16, PNC Park

Heavy metal fans can be assured of “an absolute, all out, high energy party” with this hair band triumvirate — if Poison front man (and Butler native) Bret Michaels says it, then it will be so. Put on your leather, wrap what’s left of your hair in a bandana and “Let’s Get Rocked.” Joan Jett will be along for the ride.

Matchbox 20

Aug. 26, S&T Bank Music Park

Ubiquitous on late-90s radio with hits like “Push,” “3 A.M.” and “Real World,” Matchbox 20 has gone through a series of layoffs and re-configurations and last toured in 2017. Front man Rob Thomas had a 1999 hit in “Smooth” with guitar god Carlos Santana. The band doesn’t appear to have any new music, but they will be accompanied by The Wallflowers on this tour.

KISS

Aug. 28, S&T Bank Music Park

Who knows if this is the “End of the Road” for KISS? This will be the second local go-round on the band’s farewell tour of the same name, the first date having been in March at PPG Paints Arena. The tour is scheduled to end in July 2021, at which point bassist Gene Simmons and his storied tongue will be 72 years old. Another case of see ‘em while you can.