BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION
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Steve Winwood
Showing: 2nd June
As a solo artist, Steve Winwood is primarily associated with the highly polished blue-eyed soul-pop that made him a star in the '80s. Yet his turn as a slick, upscale mainstay of adult contemporary radio was simply the latest phase of a long and varied career, one that's seen the former teenage R&B shouter move through jazz, psychedelia, blues-rock, and progressive rock.
Yanni
Showing: 10th June
Yanni, in collaboration with legendary producer Ric Wake, has discovered and developed four of the most extraordinary young voices in music today. Two years in the making, Yanni returns to the global stage with a dazzling new tour. For the first time ever, Yanni re-interprets his classic compositions and debuts new music introducing show-stopping vocalists Nathan Pacheco, Chloe, Ender Thomas and Leslie Mills.
Foster The People
Showing: 15th June
Foster the People is an indie rock/indie pop band formed of Mark Foster, Fink and Pontius. Their first single 'Pumped Up Kicks' was a sleeper hit during the summer of 2011 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart.
Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band
Showing: 19th June
Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo Starr has been one of the world's brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful and dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter and drummer, an active musical collaborator, and as an actor. Drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, country, honky-tonk and rock 'n' roll, Ringo continues to play an important role in modern music with his solo recording and touring. More info »
Childish Gambino
Showing: 21st June
AKA Donald McKinley Glover, C.G is an American actor, writer, comedian, musician and rapper. Glover first came to attention for his work in the sketch group Derrick Comedy and is best known for his role as community college student Troy Barnes on the NBC comedy series Community.
Passion Pit
Showing: 22nd June
Passion Pit is an electronic band which formed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States in 2007. They consist of Michael Angelakos (vocals, keyboards), Ian Hultquist (keyboards, guitar), Ayad Al Adhamy (synth, samples), Jeff Apruzzese (bass, keyboard) and Nate Donmoyer (drums).
Bonnie Raitt
Showing: 23rd June
Singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt did not begin to win the comparable commercial success due her until the release of the aptly titled 1989 blockbuster Nick of Time. Her tenth album, it rocketed her into the mainstream consciousness nearly two decades after she first committed her unique blend of blues, rock, and R&B to vinyl.
Beach Boys
Showing: 26th June
The Beach Boys will reunite for a global 50th Anniversary tour in 2012. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will come together for a new studio album, commemorative catalog releases with Capitol/EMI, and a 50-date international tour to begin on April 27th with a headlining performance at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, as well as other exciting events to be announced.
