Country stars Brad Paisley, Alabama and Billy Currington. Popular Elvis tribute artist Chris MacDonald. Hard rockers Buckcherry and Black Stone Cherry. And dozens of singer-songwriters playing the annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest.
Some fun concerts are heading this summer to the Fort Myers/Naples area.
Here are some of the best shows to see between now and the end of September in Lee and Collier counties. We’ll add more shows as they’re announced.
Fortunate Youth, LA Guns, Josh Rouse, Dueling Pianos
- Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Josh Rouse: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. $38-$48. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
- Young Australian blues-rock guitarist Taj Farrant: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. $40-$50. 495-8989 or artsbonita.org
- California reggae-rock act Fortunate Youth: Show starts at about 9 p.m. Friday, June 12, at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. $42. 985-9839 or theranchfortmyers.com
- Hard rocker LA Guns with Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns: 9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Mango Rita’s Rhythm House, 16440 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 11, South Fort Myers. $41-$71, or $98-$237 for VIP. 466-8326 or mangoritasfmb.com
- Dueling Pianos, interactive show with pianists Paul Nicodemi and Matt Newbold playing audience requests on two grand pianos: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First St., downtown Fort Myers. $15-$20. 333-1933 or sbdac.com
Billy Currington, Chris Cain, Vince Gill, jazz concert
Chart-topping blues star Chris Cain: 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Buckingham Blues Bar, 5641 Buckingham Road, Buckingham. $30-$35. 693-7111 or buckinghambar.com…