Pop Quiz
After a lackluster summer concert season, September is solid gold. This month, the lineup packs more star power than a "We Are The World" recording session. If you only have time and money for one show, use our questionnaire to guide you.
Results:
As a seasoned music fan, seeing Los Lobos Sept. 28 at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern offers the right mix of hip fun and easy freeway access to make a reasonable bedtime.
Your tastes may change with Top 40 radio, but catching boy banders Nick Carter and Jordan Knight at the Agora Theatre and Ballroom Sept. 30 will warm that special place in your heart.
An introspective look on life leads you to
Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Sept. 24 to soak up Lorde's artsy dream-pop sound alongside moody teenagers and 30-something hipsters.
Strip away the pretension, and it's all about the music for you, so take in the Black Keys and their Rust Belt-brand of bluesy rock Sept. 6 at Quicken Loans Arena.
Heavy Rotation
If you're like us, you've cleared your calendar this month to see these stellar acts. Get pumped with our ultimate set list.
9/4 - Ed Sheeran
After touring with Taylor Swift, the flame-haired British singer-songwriter is on fire. Our song: "Sing"
wolsteincenter.com
9/6 - Black Keys
You knew them when ... so give a warm welcome home to the Akron-based bluesy rock duo. Our song: "Lonely Boy"
theqarena.com
9/14 - Iron & Wine
Samuel Beam's mountain man beard makes way for his delightful guitar playing and wispy vocals. Our song: "Such Great Heights"
grogshop.gs
9/15 - Jack White
He may be just one White Stripe, but his music is still loud and raucous. Our song: "Lazaretto"
wolsteincenter.com
9/15 - Bob Mould
This co-founder of hardcore punk band Husker Du has toned it down to alternative rock. Our song: "See a Little Light"
beachlandballroom.com
9/24 - Lorde
Just try to get this New Zealand-born teenager's catchy pop songs out of your head. Our song: "Tennis Court"
livenation.com
9/27 - St. Lucia
Bust a move to the artist's critically acclaimed synth-pop sounds. Our song: "Wait for Love"
grogshop.gs
9/28 - Los Lobos
The Chicano rockers are a musical institution, and practically dare you not to dance along. Our song: "Come On, Let's Go"
beachlandballroom.com
9/30 - Nick Carter and Jordan Knight
Teenage girls everywhere have been waiting their whole lives for this. Our song: "Hangin' Tough" and "Larger Than Life" mashup
clevelandagora.com
9/30 - Macy Gray
The Canton native's unmistakably raspy voice lets her shift between soul, pop, R&B or hip-hop. Our song: "Still"
musicboxcle.com
