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Best Indie & Rock Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Columbus

Mother Mother at Newport Music Hall

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Sleeping With Sirens at KEMBA LIVE!

Sleeping With Sirens

Bursting out of Florida in 2009, the post-hardcore quintet Sleeping With Sirens were armed with raucous punk energy that grabbed audiences and shook them by the lapels. With each subsequent release, the outfit has developed a heightened sense of melody, crafting pop hook-laden anthems that have never lost the raw edge of the band's early days. Join them this autumn as they embark on a brand new tour to celebrate their second album 'Let's Cheers To This'!

ZZ Top at Kemba Live Columbus

ZZ Top

Influenced by the likes of Johnny Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, Rock & Roll hall of famers ZZ Top infuse their classic blues riffs with the spirited, often humorous pursuit of worldly pleasures. Look no further for catchy tunes about fast cars, sharp clothes and good times... and of course the iconic (and pretty incredible) facial hair.

Hozier at Schottenstein Center

Hozier

The man who took us to Church is extending his 2023 tour 'Unreal Unearth' into 2024! With a big, soulful voice that plunges to dark, melancholy depths and ascends into wild, fierce howls, Andrew Hozier-Byrne has proved that the hype is justified. The video for his first-ever single, "Take Me to Church," went viral in 2013, reaching over 700 million views to date.

Primus at KEMBA LIVE!

Primus

The ever-undefinable Primus have a huge 2024 ahead of them. As well as touring with Coheed & Cambria and A Perfect Circle, the band are also doing a string of headline sets throughout the USA. Composed of bassist/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, Primus has been pushing boundaries for nearly 40 years.

Cat Power at Columbus Athenaeum

Cat Power

Indie icon Cat Power is hitting the road again on much anticipated new countrywide tour in support of her 2023 release: Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. The solo songstress is known for her fusion of punk, jazz, folk, and blues styles and excellent, emotional guitar playing. 2018's 'Wanderer' was a highly regarded piece of work from the artist and featured a Lana Del Rey collaboration.

Dashboard Confessional at KEMBA LIVE!

Dashboard Confessional

Celebrate emo kings Dashboard Confessional as they head out on tour in 2024! This extra special fall tour will see the band playing all their fan favorites and many more! With eight studio albums to their name, expect to hear hits like "Vindicated", "Hands Down", and "Stolen" when the band heads out on tour!

Frank Turner at Newport Music Hall

Frank Turner

One of England's foremost contemporary singer-songwriters, post-hardcore punk turned folk troubadour Frank Turner is returning to the US with a series of live dates in 2024 with support from Amigo the Devil. Known for his extensive touring schedules, fans can expect a passionate and emotionally lifting live show as Frank displays his trademark wit and punk rock-flavored wisdom.

Goth Babe at KEMBA LIVE!

Goth Babe

Pacific Northwester Goth Babe, A.K.A Griff Washburn is packing up his truck and bringing his indie rock beats to stages across the country on a brand new North American jaunt with singer-songwriter Ritt Momney as support. Expect to hear his atmospheric garage tunes including single 'Weekend Friend' and his two EPs, 2021's 'Santa Calatlina' and 2022's 'Iceland' and latest release 'Lola'.

Weezer at Nationwide Arena

Weezer

What's better than going to an 'Island In The Sun'? Seeing Weezer live this year as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut LP, 'The Blue Album'! American alternative rock band Weezer formed in 1992, and since then has created 15 studio albums with no plans of slowing down. The new tour will be accompanied by special guests The Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. as support. You can expect to see them playing The Blue Album in full as well as fan favorites.

Bowling For Soup at The Bluestone

Bowling For Soup

If you need a dose of unpretentious, instantly catchy pop-punk, then there are few better bands to see than Bowling for Soup. The quintet formed in the 1990s, and spent much of the decade cultivating a small but loyal following as their contemporaries (Green Day et al) took over the world. Get ready to have fun with Bowling For Soup this year!

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