Wednesday, July 2, 2008

July: The List

By Katie Libecco

2 — They’re Canadian, but hard rock. It’s true. Rush at the Post Gazette Pavilion near Pittsburgh (Burgettstown).

3 — Go out in your hometown with the Downtown Dash and fireworks show featuring The Zou and Jones for Revival.

4 — Posture Coach with Brazilian post-punk rock duo Canja Rave at Cedars Lounge.

4 — If you were banned from Grandpa’s party for the quarter-sticks of dynamite last year, head down to the B&O Station Boxcar Lounge for their 4th of July Party featuring Geo C and Tha Storm with The Kellys opening.

4 — An overall good time to be had with Jones for Revival and 5 Elements at Barleys. With sand.

4 — Still don’t like these holiday options? Head to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for their 4th of July Rhythm Fest. George Clinton will be there.

5 — Someone’s buying country albums, we know you’re listening. Check out Tim McGraw with special guests Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard at the Post Gazette Pavilion.

10 — Listen to real punk. Start by seeing The Casualties at the Grog Shop in Cleveland.

11 — 3 Doors Down takes a break from walking around the world to ease their troubled minds with a performance at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls.

11 — First Annual Gospel Explosion at DeYor Performing Arts Center, downtown.

11 — 13 Ribs and Rock Fest at Quaker City Raceway featuring a performance of Candlebox Friday and Guitar Center Battle of the bands Saturday.

15 — Outdoor Bash with Seether and Finger Eleven at the Chevy.

17 — BlackBerry presents John Mayer with Colbie Caillat and Brett Dennen at Blossom.

18 — Projekt Revolution Tour featuring Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery, Ashes Divide, Busta Rhymes and more at the Post Gazette Pavilion.

18-20 — Support local history with the 2008 Packard Car Show “Packard: Boss of the Road — Beauty of the Boulevard” in Warren.

19 — More gimmick or reality? Decide for yourself — Huckin’ Fillbillys at Ice House Inn.

19 — Feeling experimental? Check out the Realtime Digimob with Controllar from Amsterdam at Cedars Lounge.

19 — Andrew’s Cycle presents the 4th Annual Mahoning River Bikes & Blues Blast at Chevrolet Centre. Featuring the world famous Star Boyz motorcycle stunt team, 16 blues bands, a poker run, a tattoo lounge and a bike show.

22 — There’s an unwritten rule somewhere that dictates you go to one Buffett show in your life. Here’s your chance: Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band at the Post Gazette.

25 — The Kellys at Salty Grogs.

25 — 2nd Annual Truck & Jeep Fest presented by 4 Wheel Parts & 4 Wheel Drive Hardware at Canfield Fairgrounds.

25 — WWE RAW presents Summerslam Tour at Chevrolet Centre featuring John Cena, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Lance Cade, Batista, CM Punk, Cryme Tyme, Santino Marella, Mickie James and more.

25 — Foo Fighters with Supergrass at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.

25 — Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift at Blossom.

26 — Join Art Youngstown Inc. and the Royal Oaks for Artists at Work for beer tasting, local bands, tattoo artists, piercing artists, fortune tellers, dancing, body art, Outdoor Indie Films, food, tailgating, live entertainment and more.

26 — Unlimited horsepower with the World of Outlaws Late Models at Sharon Speedway.

26 — 3AP Presents: IO, Forever We Stand, Obsydyan & Gingerspittz at The Cellar.

29 — One of the most interesting composers of our time, though maybe not such a style icon: Buckethead at Mr. Smalls in Pittsburgh.

29 — We know you’ve voted. American Idols Live at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh.

29 — OK, you didn’t vote? We get it. Maybe the Vans Warped Tour at the Post Gazette is more your style. You know who will be there? Gil Mantera’s Party Dream.

30 — Chill out with Dave Matthews Band with Ingrid Michaelson at Blossom.