Spring has sprung, and so has another season filled with great live music. Shelter from those April showers at your favorite local music venue. Whether you’re in the mood for rock ‘n’ roll or want to kick back at a country concert, there’s something for every type of music lover. For a more extensive list of musicians and bands coming to the area, visit our online calendar at Whatsupmag.com. Be sure to check out the April music preview playlist at the bottom of the page, featuring music by artists headed our way this month. Here are a few concerts to check out in the coming weeks:
Kelsea Ballerini: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury, April 11th
Country-pop superstar Kelsea Ballerini is kicking off The Miss Me More Tour right here in Maryland! The Grammy and four-time Country Music Award nominee will be joined by ACM’s New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young and special guest Brandon Ratcliff. Ticket prices vary. Kelsea Ballerini will be performing at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Thursday, April 11th, 7 p.m. Tickets vary in price and can be purchased here.
The Doobie Brothers: Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric, Baltimore, April 12th
For over four decades, The Doobie Brothers have been delivering authentic rock and roll to audiences worldwide. The group has sold over 48 million albums, and has won four Grammy Awards, including three for their No. 1 single “What a Fool Believes.” The Doobie Brothers will be performing at Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric on Friday, April 12th, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $65–225 and can be purchased here.
Kenny Chesney: The Anthem, D.C, April 19th
A six-time Academy of Country Music award winner, including four consecutive Entertainer of the Year awards, Kenny Chesney has become one of the most popular country artists of modern day. Known for hit songs including “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem,” “Summertime,” and “I Go Back,” Chesney has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Kenny Chesney will be performing at The Anthem on Thursday, April 18th and Friday, April 19th. Ticket prices vary. Though night one has sold out, tickets for the show on the 19th can be purchased here.
Kris Kristofferson: Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, April 22nd and 24th
Kris Kristofferson has been a successful singer-songwriter since the early 1970s. Known for chart-topping hits like “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “For the Good Time,” Kristofferson helped redefine country songwriting. Kristofferson is also a Golden Globe Award-winning actor, and has appeared in more than 70 films. The three-time Grammy winner will be performing at Rams Head on Stage on Monday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 24th, 8 p.m. Tickets are $120 and can be purchased here (22nd show) and here (24th show).