July is the epitome of summer! Great things happen in July. Toronto has some great concerts in July for all types of different music heads.
1. Three Days Grace
July 3, 2015 -Echo Beach
After a two year hiatus and swapping up the lineup, this Canadian band is hitting the road. Their hit “Painkiller” shot up to number one in a little more than just a month. They’re currently promoting their latest album “Human Race.” They’re performing at Echo Beach – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre. They’re also bringing Big Wreck and Halestorm for the fun! Get your tickets here.
2. Imagine Dragons
July 3rd- Bell Centre, Montreal
Imagine Dragons has had an impeccable 2014. They won an American Music Award, Grammy Award, World Music Award and five Billboard Music Awards. The group has incredible success worldwide and they’re currently touring with Metric and Halsey and will be at Bell Centre in Montreal. Tickets are going quickly so you may want to grab yours now.
3. U2
July 6-7th Air Canada Centre
You either love U2 or hate U2, there is no in between with the Irish rock band. But who else can say that they’ve dropped thirteen albums and created a solid fanbase making them one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time? Last year everyone realized how big U2 actually was when they gave away their album to everyone with an iPhone. They’re currently touring promoting their “Songs of Innocence” album. On July 6-7th you can get up and personal with the world known band at the Air Canada Centre. Grab your tickets here.
4. Joss Stone
July 5th, – Metropolis, Montreal
Joss Stone has a commanding presence before she even opens her mouth to sing. It’s obvious that she’s no stranger to the stage and has been singing since sixteen. She’s not just a singer, she comes with her beautiful voice, down to Earth style and such energy. She’s currently working on her new album “Water for Your Soul,” with Damien Marley. The album drops July 17, 2015. You can nab tickets to her Metropolis here.
5. Patti LaBelle
July 11th — The Avalon Ballroom Theater at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhmFNUTGWWU
Patti LaBelle is a legend! Now that we got that squared away you might want to get on purchasing your tickets to her performance on June 10th because there aren’t many left and she’s already sold out for the show on the 11th. Fans have described her performances as magical, entertaining and legendary. There’s no doubt that The Avalon will be jam packed of people ready to see this diva in action.
6. Vans Warped Tour
July 17th – The Flats at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c_WRyjUpUM
Vans Warped Tour is one of the largest music festivals and has been around since 1995 making it one of the longest running tours in North America. Warped introduces fans to various genres of music and this year is no different. Warped is credited for launching the careers of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, Good Charlotte and Gym Class Heroes just to name a few. Getting a front row seat to a Warped concert is like taking a peak in the future of music. Grab your tickets here.
7. Colbie Caillat
July 18th – The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Colbia Caillat is known for her happy music. At just thirty years old she’s sold over six million albums all over the globe. Last year her album Gypsy Heart made waves on the charts. Her catchy song “Try” was stuck in everyone’s head while it sat in the Hot 100 on the Billboard Charts. You can catch her on her Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour with Christina Perri coming along for the ride. Tickets are moving fast so snatch yours up!
8. One Direction
July 21st — Commonwealth Stadium
July 24th — Investors Group Field
If you haven’t been living under a rock at the bottom of the ocean, you’ve heard of One Direction. If you don’t like them, chances are you know a teenage girl who does! The English boy band has only been around for five years but they’ve racked up quite the fan base and quite the accolades. They have eleven MTV Europe Awards, five Brit Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards. If you would like to get in touch with your inner teenage girl or you just like 1D, you might want to buy your tickets before they sell out. You can also grab tickets for their performance on the 24th in Winnipeg.
9. Kelly Clarkson
July 25th — Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Kelly Clarkson has been around for nearly a decade and isn’t without notice. The former American idol has twelve Billboard Music Awards, two American Country Awards and three Grammy’s just to name a few. Recently she released “Heartbeat” a single off her “Piece by Piece” album. She’s currently touring and bringing along Pentatonix, Abi Ann and Eric Hutchinson. Check out the tickets here.
10. Nicki Minaj
July 28th — Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Ask someone to name a popular female rapper and most likely they’ll save Nicki Minaj. The 32 year old rapper was the first female to be included in MTV’s Annual Hottest MC List and The New York Times calls her the most influential female rapper of all time. She wins the BET Award for the best female rap artist every year. Last year she dropped The Pink Print and this year she’s showing female MCs how it’s done. You can grab a taste of her Pink Print tour by getting your tickets here.
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