Summer concert season starts early as Rose Music Center kicks off its fifth year

The Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights officially kicks off its fifth season today, April 29, 2019, with Whitesnake.

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It starts earlier and ends later this season, running from April through September.

Here’s a look at what’s coming this season, with a few more big announcements still to come this month.

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🎸APRIL CONCERTS🎤

April 29: Whitesnake

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The heavy metal band launches a new season of concerts at Rose Music Center with its Flesh & Blood world tour featuring special guests the Black Moods. 7 p.m.

Tickets: $23.50-$59.

🎸MAY CONCERTS🎤

May 5: Chicago

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The chart-topping horn-driven pop-rock band presents a SOLD OUT concert at Rose Music Center.

May 11: Brit Floyd

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The Pink Floyd tribute’s 2019 world tour presenting “The Wall” makes a SOLD OUT stop at Rose Music Center.

May 20: Sammy Hagar’s Full Circle Jam Tour

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The Red Rocker is joined by Michael Anthony, Vic Johnson and Jason Bonham, with special guest Vince Neil. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $79-$102.

May 25: Live on Mars: A Tribute to David Bowie

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The stage show features a cross-section of material from the late singer’s legendary discography. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $23.50-$43.

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🎸JUNE CONCERTS🎤

June 1: Travis Tritt and the Charlie Daniels Band

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The local stop of the co-headlining Outlaws & Renegades Tour with opener the Cadillac Three is SOLD OUT. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m.

June 4: Aly & AJ

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The acting-singing sister duo performs with special guest Armors. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $28.50 general admission.

June 11: Buddy Guy and Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headlining tour brings the two blues musicians to Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$70.

June 12: Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Toad the Wet Sprocket

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

Another co-headlining tour pulls into Rose Music Center. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$63.

June 13: Collective Soul and Gin Blossoms

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headlining ’90s acts bring the Now’s the Time Tour to Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$69.

June 15: Brett Eldredge

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The country artist whose hits include “Don’t Ya,” “Beat of the Music,” “Mean to Me” and “Wanna Be That Song” will perform at Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $23.50-$60.

June 18: Brian Wilson

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The former Beach Boy is joined by former band members Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin for “Pet Sounds: The Final Performances.” Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$82.

June 19: The Robert Cray Band and Marc Cohn featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headliners perform with special guest Shemekia Copeland. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$60.

June 20: Michael McDonald and Chaka Khan

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headliners perform at Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$73.

June 21: KIDZ Bop World Tour 2019

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

This tour featuring today’s hit songs performed by a youth band returns. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$53.50.

June 22: O.A.R.

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

SiriusXM The Pulse presents the group on The Mighty tour with guests Welshly Arms and Huntertones. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$62.50.

June 29: Styx

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The classic rockers present a SOLD OUT show at Rose Music Center.

July 2: 311 and Dirty Heads

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

ALT 103.9 presents these rockers with special guests The Interrupters, Dreamers and Bikini Trill at Rose Music Center. 5:45 p.m. $43-84 ($23.50 seats are sold out).

🎸JULY CONCERTS🎤

July 6: Daughtry

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The group capitalized on its frontman’s success on “American Idol” to a Grammy Award-nomination, multi-platinum record sales and full music venues. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $36-$68.

July 16: Amos Lee and Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

Another co-headlining tour pulls into Rose Music Center. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $23.50-$60.

July 19: Sugarland

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The country act, which released its sixth studio album, “Bigger,” in 2018, performs in concert. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $23.50-$118.

July 20: Wheels of Soul 2019: Tedeschi Trucks Band

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The annual tour returns with this year’s special guests Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $51-$148.

July 23: Los Lobos and the Mavericks

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headliners perform at Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$53.

July 25: The Righteous Brothers and the Temptations

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headliners perform at Rose Music Center, Huber Heights. 7 p.m. $23.50-$71.

July 26: Air Supply

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The hit-making pop group behind songs such as “Lost in Love,” “The One That You Love” and “Even the Nights are Better” performs in concert. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $23.50-$52.

July 30: Sarah McLachlan

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The Canadian singer, who has won two Grammy Awards and four Juno Awards, presents an orchestral concert. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $23.50-$83.

🎸AUGUST CONCERTS🎤

Aug. 6: TESLA

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

WTUE-104.7 (FM) presents the heavy metal group behind the smash 1989 album, “The Great Radio Controversy,” at Rose Music Center, Huber Heights. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $23.50 to $78.

Aug. 7: Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

Two distinct generations of jazz musicians join forces for a co-headlining show at Rose Music Center. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$78.

Aug. 9: Jonny Lang and JJ Grey & Mofro

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The co-headliners perform with guest Marc Broussard at Rose Music Center. 6:30 p.m. $23.50-$50.

Aug. 10: John Butler Trio

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The Australian guitarist brings his group to Rose Music Center, Huber Heights. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$49.50.

Aug. 12: An Evening with Foreigner

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The rockers behind classic rock staples like “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold As Ice” and “Urgent” performs. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $40-$72.

Aug. 14: Stray Cats

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The rockabilly revivalists bring its 40th-anniversary tour. Rose Music Center. 8 p.m. $60-$82.

🎸SEPTEMBER CONCERTS🎤

Sept. 4: Live and Bush

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The ’90s rockers bring a co-headlining tour to Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. Our Lady Peace also performs. $48-$78.

Sept. 7: Rick Springfield’s Best in Show Summer Tour

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights 

1980s music icons are teaming up for an awesome summer tour. Rick Springfield’s Best In Show Summer Tour features Eddie Money and Greg Kihn. Rose Music Center. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$73.

Sept. 8: The B-52s

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The group behind hits like “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack” perform with special guests OMD and Berlin. Rose Music Center. 7 p.m. $23.50-$73.

Sept. 10: ZZ Top

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The Texas rockers return to town on its 50th-anniversary tour with special guest Cheap Trick. Rose Music Center, Huber Heights. 7 p.m. $58-$113.

Sept. 27: REO Speedwagon

Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 

The classic rock act performs in concert at Rose Music Center. 7:30 p.m. $23.50-$78.