Concert-goers enjoying the music. Washtenaw Voice Files
By Kevin Gerych
Staff Writer
JOE JACKSON
Best remembered for his early MTV era 1982 hit single “Steppin’ Out,” British musician Joe Jackson will be taking the stage at Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater on Tuesday, May 7 in support of his latest record entitled “Fool.” Tickets start at $30.
Michigan Theater | 603 E Liberty St., Ann Arbor
May 7, Doors at 7:30 p.m.
SLAYER
Thrash metal veteran Slayer will be bringing the fifth leg of their farewell tour to DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston on May 19 with fellow metal stalwarts Lamb of God, Amon Amarth and Cannibal Corpse in tow. Tickets start at $29.50.
DTE Energy Music Theatre | 7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston
May 19, 6 p.m.
SNOOP DOGG
Following the success of his semi-autobiographical musical production “Redemption of a Dogg,” Snoop Dogg is returning to the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater in Detroit on July 5 for the third run of his “Puff Puff Pass” tour with a host of up-and-coming support artists. Tickets start at $73.
Aretha Franklin Amphitheater | 2600 Atwater St, Detroit
July 5, 8 p.m.
ALICE COOPER
The nightmare returns when Alice Cooper comes to DTE Energy Music Theatre with special guests Halestorm and Motionless in White. Alice Cooper’s world-renowned stage show includes guillotines, electric chairs and other “shock rock” paraphernalia to delight. Tickets begin at $39.
DTE Energy Music Theatre | 7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston
July 20, 7 p.m.
BRYAN ADAMS
Not to be confused with the controversial but similarly named American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams, Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will be coming to DTE Energy Music Theatre this summer with fellow ‘80s hit-maker Billy Idol on August 7. Tickets start at $25.
DTE Energy Music Theatre | 7774 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston
August 7, 8 p.m.
HALL & OATES
No need to dial the Callin’ Oates hotline to get your daily dose of shameless ‘80s pop rock! The best selling duo in musical history will be coming to the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater in Sterling Heights on August 23. Tickets start at $39.50. I can go for that.
Michigan Lottery Amphitheater | 14900 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
August 23 | 7 p.m.
