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Singer-songwriter David Gray is set to play Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., on Aug. 16. The Grammy-nominated British artist is touring in release of his 10th album, "Mutineers," that is set to be released on June 17. For more information on the shows, go online to www.riverbend.org or call (513) 232-6220). Tickets range from $47.50-$57.50 plus fees. To purchase tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.
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Tickets are on sale at the individual venues and all Ticketmaster outlets, except where noted.
The Basement
391 Neil Ave., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-461-LIVE
Recently announced: Bear Hands, July 11
Upcoming: Skinny Lister, June 6; Polica, June 8; The Features, June 18
Bogart’s
2621 Vine St., Cincinnati
www.bogarts.com, 513-872-8801
Recently announced: The Presidents of the United States, June 12; Blue October, Nov. 19
Upcoming: DevilDriver, June 8; The Presidents of the United States, June 12; Sleigh Bells, June 17
Canal Public House
308 E. First St., Dayton
www.canalpublichouse.com, 937-461-9343
Upcoming: Jayne Sachs, June 6; Motel Beds, June 7
Fraze Pavilion
695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
www.fraze.com, 800-514-3849
Upcoming: Paul Rodgers, June 6; Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds with Will Downing, June 8; Santana, June 11; ONE: A Celebration of U2, June 19; Mountain Heart, June 20
Gilly’s
132 S. Jefferson St., Dayton
www.gillysjazz.com, 937-228-8414
Upcoming: Old Skool Groove Night, June 6
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com, 513-381-7337
Upcoming: Beyonce and Jay Z, June 28
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati
1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati
www.horseshoecincinnati.com, 513-252-0777
Recently announced: Offspring with Bad Religion, Sept. 7
Upcoming: Diana Ross, June 14; Peter Frampton and The Doobie Brothers, June 22
J.D. Legends
85 Millard Drive, Franklin
www.jdlegends.com, 937-746-4950
Upcoming: Easton Corbin, June 7; Aaron Lewis, June 28
Legend Valley
7585 Kindle Road, Thornville
www.legendvalley.net, 740-323-1485
Upcoming: Country Jam featuring Hank Williams Jr., Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Chris Young and others, June 13-14
Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
405 Neil Ave., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-461-LIVE (5483), ext. 101
Recently announced: Summerfest featuring Manchester Orchestra, OK Go, Aug. 10; Taking Back Sunday and The Used, Sept. 8
Upcoming: CHVRCHES, June 10; Lindsey Stirling, June 11; O.A.R. and Phillip Phillips, June 17; Broken Bells, June 19; Beck with Sean Lennon, June 20; Ziggy Marley, June 27
Newport Music Hall
1722 N. High St., Columbus
www.promowestlive.com, 614-294-7371
Recently announced: YG, Aug. 8; Kodaline, Oct. 29
Upcoming: Old 97s, June 6; Band of Skulls, June 7; Neon Trees, June 30
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati
www.riverbend.org, 513-232-6220
Recently announced: David Gray, Aug. 16
Upcoming: The Monkees, June 6; Zack Brown Band, June 13; Ray LaMontagne, June 14; Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne, June 15; Brad Paisley, June 20; The Cincinnati Pops with Chris Botti, June 21; Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green, June 22; Journey and Steve Miller Band, June 25
Riverscape MetroPark
111 E. Monument St. Dayton
www.metroparks.org, 937-275-PARK (7275)
Upcoming: Blue Moon Soup, June 6; Sawgrass, June 6; Kick-N-Flava, June 13
Schuster Center
Second and Main streets, Dayton
www.ticketcenterstage.com, 937-228-3630
Upcoming: Bill Cosby, June 15 (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.)
Southern Theater
21 E. Main St., Columbus
www.capa.com, 614-469-1045
Upcoming: Richard Thompson Electric Trio, June 18
The Southgate House Revival
111 E. Sixth St., Newport, Ky.
www.southgatehouse.com, 859-431-2201
Upcoming: Old 97’s, June 24; Black Flag, June 26
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati
tafttheatre.org, 513-721-8883
Recently announced: Rusted Root, Aug. 17
Upcoming: Sam Bush, June 6; Skinny Lister, June 7; Ana Popovic, June 19; Gordon Lightfoot, June 27; Ziggy Marley, June 28
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway, Cincinnati
www.usbankarena.com, 513-421-4111
Upcoming: Bruno Mars, June 27
20th Century Theatre
3021 Madison Road, Cincinnati
www.the20thcenturytheatre.com, 513-731-8000
Recently announced: Tokyo Police Club, Sept. 11
Upcoming: Jackie Greene and Rich Robinson, June 10; Steep Canyon Rangers, June 12
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