The cover of Melissa Etheridge’s 2014 album This is M.E., features more than 900 photos of her fans, an homage to a nearly 30-year love affair with her audiences. “That was a real cool way to ignite the fan base,” says the 54-year-old Etheridge from her home in California. “I love them. That’s really what it’s all about for me.” A winner of two Grammy Awards and an Oscar, Etheridge sings heartfelt songs that are sure to resonate with her Cain Park audience June 24. “I like to play wherever people are having a good time,” she says. “I’ll be doing the hits, but there will be some extra sprinkles on top.”14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-371-3000, cainpark.com
June 4
Florence and the Machine
Blossom Music Center,
1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-8040, livenation.com
June 7
Death Cab for Cutie
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica,
2014 Sycamore St.,
Cleveland, 216-861-4080,
livenation.com
July 24
Rick Springfield
Cain Park, 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights,
216-371-3000, cainpark.com
