From Stage Favs to Living Legends
BY CHERYL LEMOINE
With the art season in full swing , there is no shortage of humorous , heartfelt , and emotionally charged shows to delight audiences . Although musical festivals are on hold , there are boundless world renowned , award-winning , and beloved local musicians ready to rock your world . From bodacious burlesque to great guitarists , you ’ re sure to find something to fit your entertainment bill .
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October 5 – Stone Temple Pilots and Bush with Special Guest Black Map Multi-platinum rock bands Stone Temple Pilot and Bush are coming together for one remarkable night in Champions Square . Post-hardcore supergroup Black Map will join the legendary rock bands for a night of pure musical rapture .
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October 2 – The Struts – Strange Days Are Over Tour The English rock band The Struts has opened for Foo Fighters , with frontman and singer Dave Grohl praising them as “ the best band to ever open for Foo Fighters .” They ’ ve also opened for The Rolling Stones , The Who , and Guns N ’ Roses . Additionally , Motley Crüe hand-selected The Struts to serve as the supporting act for their final performances .
November 6 – Larkin Poe The American roots-rock band is composed of sisters Rebecca ( lead vocals , electric guitar ) and Megan ( harmony vocals , lap steel guitar ), who named the band after their great-great-greatgrandfather , a distant cousin of writer Edgar Allan Poe . The duo will release their fourth album “ Venom & Faith ” on November 9 .