By Keir Bristol
There are only a few venues in and around Boston large enough to host acts that attract big audiences. Check out our picks for some of the biggest shows to come to the Northeastern area this summer.
Boston’s Bank of America Pavilion is jam-packed with shows this summer, including Stevie Nicks Sunday, June 22; Feist Tuesday, July 8; Donna Summer Saturday, July 12; and John Mellencamp with Lucinda Williams Monday, July 14. All at 7:30 p.m.. Check out livenation.com for more shows coming to the Pavilion this summer.
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The Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts has shows scheduled almost every night this summer. Their summer line-up, includes R.E.M. and Tom Petty June 13; Iron Maiden June 20; Linkin Park July 16; Snoop Dogg July 18; and Radiohead August 13. The Tweeter Center is located in Mansfield, will also be hosting the Vans Warped Tour July 23. The Tour will feature artists like The Academy Is, Gym Class Heroes, Relient K and Say Anything.
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The Palladium in Worcester will be the site for some more summer tours coming to Massachusetts, like the Summer Slaughter Tour June 27, the Suicide Final Tour 2008 July 11 and the Scream the Prayer Tour July 10. Also, Less Than Jake, Goldfinger, Westbound Train and Suburban Legend will be at the Palladium June 25 at 7 p.m.
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Want to find out when all the bands you like will be playing near you? Go to iconcertcal.com and download the iConcertCal application, which searches your iTunes library and matches the bands you listen to with concerts in the area.