The Flaming Lips
August 8 @ Westville Music Bowl
45 Yale Avenue, New Haven
6:30 p.m. All Ages $68 – $278
There’s no band on this planet that can put on a spectacle quite like The Flaming Lips. Fronted by the enigmatic Wayne Coyne, these kings of neo-psychedelia make their live performance into an incredible visual and audial experience. This upcoming show is part of the band’s current tour with alt-rock icons Modest Mouse and noise pop act Friko, so make sure to arrive in a timely manner.
Devon Allman’s Blues Summit
August 15 @ Infinity Music Hall Norfolk
20 Greenwoods Road W, Norfolk
8 p.m. All Ages $67.01 – $87.63
The son of the legendary Gregg Allman from the southern rock pioneers The Allman Brothers Band, Devon Allman has been surrounded by the blues his whole life. With guitarist Larry McCray, vocalist Sierra Green and special guest Greg Koch with his own six-string, he’s going to be honoring the timeless musical style with a one of a kind show. This is ideal for anyone who loves electrifying riffs and soulful vibes.
The Joe Perry Project
August 22 @ Foxwoods Premier Theater
350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket
8 p.m. All Ages $66.75 – $152.50
Boston rock icons Aerosmith might have retired from touring last year, but that hasn’t stopped Joe Perry from hitting the road and performing. The guitar shredder has recently brought The Joe Perry Project back to life with the likes of Aerosmith bandmate Brad Whitford, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson and Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo joining him for it. It’s an all-star night where people can expect to hear some Aerosmith hits, some music from Perry’s solo career, and probably a few blues covers.
Bonnie Raitt
August 26 @ Mohegan Sun Arena
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville
7:30 p.m. All Ages $72 – $671.38
Speaking of the blues, you can’t talk about the blues in the modern era without talking about Bonnie Raitt. The Burbank, California has released hits such as “Nick of Time”, “Something to Talk About”, “Love Sneakin’ Up On You”, and she still puts on an incredible live set over 50 years into her career. Jimmie Vaughan, who folks might know as the brother of Stevie Ray and a founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, is going to be opening things up with The Tilt-A-Whirl Band.
James Taylor
August 29 @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
500 Broad Street, Bridgeport
8 p.m. All Ages $100.95 – $729.47
With his repertoire consisting of gems “Fire and Rain”, “You’ve Got A Friend”, and “Sweet Baby James” among others, James Taylor is one of the great songwriters alive today. With his All-Star Band featuring the likes of “Blue Lou” Lou Marini on saxophone, Larry Goldings on piano, Andrea Zoon on fiddle, Steve Gadd on drums and Michael Landau on guitar just to name a few, this is an opportunity to hear Taylor’s music taken to new heights. It’s also an opportunity to simply hear some timeless tunes.