Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and Linkin Park highlight top August concerts in Pittsburgh
A pair of country music stars and a reformed rap-rock group highlight the top shows coming to the Pittsburgh area in August. Here’s a look at the top shows coming this month:
Top concerts
Aug. 2: Luke Bryan, George Birge, Randall King, Mae Estes at Pavilion at Star Lake
A year after selling out a Westmoreland County farm on his annual Farm Tour, country singer Luke Bryan will be back in Western Pennsylvania.
The “Play It Again” and “Drunk on You” singer is still battling covid-19 aftereffects, but the “American Idol” judge is back on the road after rescheduling some shows earlier this summer.
“You can boo that (crap) all you want, but I got it,” Bryan said during a July 17 concert in South Carolina. “And I had to cancel some shows. And now I’m back. … But I am not 100% because it’s still kicking my (butt). And you know what, I don’t give a (crap).”
Read more: Luke Bryan says he’s been battling covid for weeks after canceling shows
Aug. 9: Jason Aldean, Nate Smith, RaeLynn, Dee Jay Silver at the Pavilion at Star Lake
Country artist Jason Aldean brings his Full Throttle tour to the Pittsburgh area, fresh on the heels of notching his 30th No. 1 single.
His latest single, “Whiskey Drink,” hit No. 1 on country radio last month.
“Thirty No. 1s is a huge milestone, and I couldn’t let it go by without thanking the fans, country radio, the songwriters, BMG and the best promo team in the business,” said Aldean, according to musicrow.com. “I appreciate all the support we have gotten from everyone over the last 20 years. And I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon; so, I’m working hard on getting this next round of music out and can’t wait to share it soon.”
Read more: Jason Aldean lands 30th No. 1 with ‘Whiskey Drink’
Aug. 19: Linkin Park, Jean Dawson at PPG Paints Arena
Rap-rock superstars Linkin Park — known for massive hits like “Numb,” “One Step Closer” and “In The End” — are back with a second act on their From Zero tour.
New singer Emily Armstrong has taken over on lead vocals, stepping in for Chester Bennington, who died in 2017. The band released a new album, “From Zero,” on Nov. 15, 2024, the band’s first since 2017.
“This tour and this album are one of our most successful of all time. That, for me, is insane,” co-founder/vocalist Mike Shinoda told the Guardian. “That is way beyond my hopes and dreams for what this whole thing could be.”
Other notable shows
Aug. 1: Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, Shannon McNally at Stage AE (Q&A: Mike Campbell brings The Dirty Knobs to Pittsburgh, reflects on time with Tom Petty)
Aug. 2: Rock Reggae & Relief: Damian & Stephen Marley, The Elovaters, J Boog, Uprooted, Roots of Creation, Grateful Dub at Stage AE
Aug. 3: Graham Nash at the Palace Theatre
Aug. 3: The Head and the Heart, Wilderado, Marfa at Stage AE (Q&A: The Head and the Heart guitarist Matty Gervais on band’s ‘new beginning’ ahead of Aperture tour stop in Pittsburgh)
Aug. 5: Kiesza, Bonnie McKee at Crafthouse (Q&A: Dance music artist Kiesza opening her Dancing and Crying tour in Pittsburgh)
Aug. 6: The Doobie Brothers, Coral Reefer Band at the Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug. 6: Wilco at Heinz Hall
Aug. 6: Taylor Acorn, Rain City Drive, Charlotte Sands, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, Arrows In Action, Huddy at Stage AE
Aug. 8: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Winger at Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Aug. 9: The Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse, Friko at Stage AE
Aug. 10: Styx, Kevin Cronin, Don Felder, Donnie Iris and the Cruisers at the Pavilion at Star Lake
Aug. 13: My Mom Is Here, Mellowscape, Rebel Revolver, Foamer at Mr. Smalls Funhouse
Aug. 15: Reba Meyers, Ninth Cage, Valleyview at Preserving Underground
Aug. 15: Oliver Anthony at Timber Rock Amphitheater
Aug. 19: Jessie Murph, Jorjiana at Stage AE
Aug. 21: Chevelle, Asking Alexandria, Dead Poet Society at Stage AE
Aug. 22: Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
Aug. 23: Kansas, Jefferson Starship at Timber Rock Amphitheater
Aug. 26: Gary Clark Jr. at Stage AE
Aug. 29: Dierks Bentley, Zach Top, The Band Loula at the Pavilion at Star Lake
Mike Palm is a TribLive digital producer who also writes music reviews and features. A Westmoreland County native, he joined the Trib in 2001, where he spent years on the sports copy desk, including serving as night sports editor. He has been with the multimedia staff since 2013. He can be reached at mpalm@triblive.com.
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