The music industry – one that has suffered immensely during the pandemic – is poised for a big return in 2022 to provide comfort to individuals looking to get back out there in the new year.
The Greater Cincinnati area will be no exception. So no matter the generation, genre, or groove you prefer, the Queen City will have your goose-bump-inducing musical needs covered in 2022.
Here are prominent concerts, listed by date, that you should pencil into your social calendar in the new year.
Dillon Francis with Yung Gravy
When: Jan. 8
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Electronic, Hip-hop
About the artist: A popular disc jockey who debuted in 2010 with a bass-filled, speaker-tearing style of music, Francis is a top 10 DJ in the United States and top 50 DJ worldwide, according to DJrankings.org. Francis, who commonly collaborates with big names such as DJ Snake, Skrillex, Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris, Kygo, and more, has released popular tracks such as: "Get Low," "Without You," and "What's Your Name."
Evanescence with Halestorm
When: Jan 14 (rescheduled from Dec. 12)
Where: Heritage Bank Center
Music genre: Hard rock
About the artist: Formed in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1995 by singer Amy Lee and guitarist Ben Moody, Evanescence first exploded in 2003. With Lee belting out a passionate "Wake me up inside" chorus on "Bring Me to Life," which reached No. 5 on Billboard's American Hot 100 List, Evanescence has enjoyed mainstream popularity. The band's album "Fallen," which also featured the popular hit "My Immortal," spent 43 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.
Fairmount Girls
When: Jan. 14
Where: MOTR Pub
Music genre: Indie rock, pop punk
About the artist: Hometown favorite Fairmount Girls, an all-girls band born and raised in Mill Creek who boast an award for Cincinnati Entertainment Awards' Indie Artist of the Year, will perform a free concert in Over-The-Rhine. The indie band has performed at CMJ Festival, LadyFest Dayton and Columbus, and MidPoint Music Festival. The group has also opened for acts such as: The White Stripes, Deerhoof, Elfpower, Jonathon Richmond, and more.
Travis Porter with Lil Scrappy, J Young MDK, and Yung Joc
When: Jan. 22
Where: Bogart's
Music genre: Hip-hop
About the artist: With a star-studded cast of hip-hop artists who rose to prominence in the '00s, this show hosted at Bogart's will be a hot attraction. Travis Porter, a hip-hop trio from Atlanta exploded onto the scene in 2010 with hits such as "Make it Rain," "Bring it Back," and "Ayy Ladies." Lil Scrappy and Yung Joc, similarly made their names throughout the' 00s with big hits such as "No Problem" (Lil Scrappy) and "It's Going Down" (Yung Joc).
Alice Cooper
When: Jan. 28
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Rock
About the artist: A Detroit native whose career spans 50 years, Cooper's recognizable raspy voice has dazzled audiences for decades with melodies such as "School's Out," "I'm Eighteen," "Elected," and "No More Mr. Nice Guy."
Wale
When: Jan. 28
Where: Bogart's
Music genre: Hip-hop
About the artist: Wale will visit Cincinnati as part of his upcoming "Under A Blue Moon" tour. The Washington, D.C., native has released six studio albums. His first album "Attention Deficit" was met with positive acclaim and his third album "The Gifted" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The rapper released a second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in 2015 titled "About Nothing."
Gaelic Storm
When: Feb. 27
Where: Taft Theatre
Music genre: Celtic, Celtic rock
About the artist: Blending traditional Irish, Scottish and Celtic music with the sounds of modern rock, Gaelic Storm was founded in Santa Monica, California, in 1996. The band gained notoriety as the band that performed in the 1997 movie "Titanic" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. The band has released 13 albums in total and currently has five members with 11 past members.
Dylan Scott
When: March 5
Where: Bogart's
Music genre: Country
About the artist: A Louisiana native, Scott's first No. 1 hit "My Girl" came in the summer of 2016 and later became a platinum record. His self-titled debut album began at No. 5 on the Top Country Album chart in 2016.
Papa Roach with Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves
When: March 13
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Alternative rock
About the artist: Known for screaming "cut my life into pieces" on the popular hit "Last Resort," Papa Roach, which consists of a group of original members from Vacaville, California, has been part of the alternative scene since 1993. The music video for "Last Resort," earned the band a nomination for "Best new artist in a video" at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The group's appearance in Cincinnati is a part of its "Kill the Noise" tour.
Elle King
When: March 14
Where: Bogart's
Music genre: Rock
About the artist: King, the daughter of actor Rob Schneider, burst onto the music scene in 2014 with "Ex's and Oh's," a song that became the lead single of her debut album "Love Stuff." The song also received two nominations at the 58th Grammy Awards. King has released two studio albums and has enjoyed success in music and television.
Greta Van Fleet
When: March 29
Where: Heritage Bank Center
Music genre: Rock
About the artist: Known for a Led Zeppelin-like sound, this Michigan-born post-millennial rock group has enjoyed heightened popularity over the past few years thanks to an appearance on Saturday Night Live and a TikTok trend that blew up during the pandemic. The group will visit Cincinnati as part of their "Dreams in Gold" tour.
Jack White
When: April 13
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Rock
About the artist: One half of the popular band The White Stripes, which rose to the rock scene in the early '00s, Detroit native Jack White has found success in a number of different bands he's participated in. White has won 12 Grammy awards and owns his own record label and studio, Third Man Records. His appearance in Cincinnati is part of his "Supply Chain Issues" tour.
Justin Bieber
When: April 19
Where: Heritage Bank Center
Music genre: Pop, R&B
About the artist: One of the most recognizable names in modern music, Bieber has sold an estimated 150 million records worldwide. Bieber has won two Grammy Awards out of 22 nominations, 21 Billboard Music Awards, 18 American Music Awards, 23 Teen Choice Awards, and six MTV Video Music Awards.
Olivia Rodrigo with Gracie Abrams
When: April 22
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Pop
About the artist: At just 18 years old, Rodrigo has a record deal, seven Grammy nominations and global success from her debut album, "Sour." Her debut single "Driver's License" was released in 2021, topping many worldwide charts, before singles such as "Deja Vu" and "Good 4 U" prompted an album release. Rodrigo also gained notoriety after she visited the White House urging young people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Haim
When: May 19
Where: Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Music genre: Pop
About the artist: Composed of three sisters from California, Haim began in 2007 and became a full-time band in 2012. The band released "Forever," an extended play that received critical acclaim at the South by Southwest Festival in 2012 and shortly after inked a management deal with Jay-Z Roc Nation. Haim, which means "life" in Hebrew, has released three albums and received Grammy nominations for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance.
Styx and REO Speedwagon with Loverboy
When: June 11
Where: Riverbend Music Center
Music genre: Rock
About the artist: Popular classic rock bands Styx, REO Speedwagon and Loverboy are synonymous with the late '70s and early '80s versions of hard rock still recognizable today. Styx had eight songs crack the Billboard Top 100, REO Speedwagon had two classics in the top 40, and Loverboy's "Turn Me Loose" and "Working For The Weekend" remain popular arena rock songs still heard today.
Matchbox Twenty with the Wallflowers
When: June 17
Where: Riverbend Music Center
Music genre: Alternative rock
About the artist: Led by well-known singer Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty became popular when debut album "Yourself or someone like you" hit stores in 1996. The album, which had several top 40 hits, sold more than 12 million copies in the U.S. alone. The band's "Matchbox Twenty 2022" tour is the first it has performed since 2017.
Keith Urban with Ingrid Andress
When: July 16
Where: Riverbend Music Center
Music genre: Country
About the artist: Urban, a New Zealand-born country music artist, has released 11 studio albums, has produced 37 songs that made it to the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart including 18 No. 1 songs, and has won three Grammys. He is also well-known for roles as a judge on "The Voice" and "American Idol."
Chicago and Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin
When: July 23
Where: Riverbend Music Center
Music genre: Rock, Surf Rock
About the artist: Chicago, a popular rock band formed in 1967, will be joined by two original members and founders of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, for a night of classical jams. Chicago has sold over 40 million albums in the U.S. and has produced 23 gold, 18 platinum and eight multi-platinum albums. The Beach Boys were one of the most successful bands of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
Twenty One Pilots
When: Aug. 21
Where: Heritage Bank Center
Music genre: Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
About the artist: Ohio-born Twenty One Pilots are a duo consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. The duo has released six studio albums and became popular for hit singles "Stressed Out" and "Ride." They'll perform in Cincinnati as part of "The Icy" tour.
Others to note
- Jan. 2: Motion City Soundtrack, Bogart's.
- Jan. 5: The Detroit Cobras, Woodward Theater.
- Jan. 27: Umphrey's McGee, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation.
- May 2: Three Days Grace, Bogart's.
- May 3: Jesse McCartney, Bogart's.
- May 10: New Kids on the Block: Mixtape Tour, Heritage Bank Center. With Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue.
- May 20: Tears for Fears, Riverbend Music Center. With Garbage.
- June 16: Steely Dan with Steve Winwood, Riverbend Music Center.
- June 21: Bon Iver, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation. With Bonny Light Horseman.
- July 9: Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire, Riverbend Music Center.
- July 12: Rod Stewart, Riverbend Music Center. With Cheap Trick.
- July 15: Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Great American Ball Park.
- Aug. 18: Alicia Keys, PNC Pavilion.
- Aug. 19: Chris Stapleton, Riverbend Music Center. With Marcus King Band and Yola. Rescheduled from Oct. 21, 2021.
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