FALL PREVIEW: UPCOMING MAJOR EVENTS SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Jamey Johnson. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. Country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson comes to Warren for one show. 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10. $82.50-$40.
In Conversation with The Sopranos. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2. $79.50-$39.50. Daniel Eugene “Rudy” Ruettiger. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Author, motivational speaker and Notre Dame football standout “Rudy” Ruettiger comes to Warren in a special program at the Robins. 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7. $65-$20. Frankie Avalon. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Frankie Avalon dominated the music charts in the ’50s and ’60s. His string of million-seller singles and albums includes 31 charted hits. Avalon also achieved fame with 30 motion picture credits. Most notably, he starred alongside actress Annette Funicello as the romantic leads in the popular beach movies in the 1960s. Career highlights include “Venus” and “Why.” 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8. $84-$54. Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles). Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-4300005. Don Felder is a legendary singer-songwriter, a 1998 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a best-selling author. Felder spent 27 years with the Eagles and co-wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Hotel California” and “Victim of Love.” He became a New York Times Best Selling author with his autobiography, “Heaven and Hell: My Life in The Eagles.” 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8. $75-$30. The New Power Generation. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6242. www. robinstheatre.com. The New Power Generation, which features Prince’s former backing band, will perform a musical celebration of the Purple One’s music. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. $45-$35. Foreigner. Th e Yo u n g s tow n Fo u n d a t i o n Amphitheatre. 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503. 330-746-5600. www.Ticketmaster.com. Foreigner will perform their hits accompanied by an orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12. $37.50-$125. Christopher Cross. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, which won five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist. In a career spanning over five decades, he’s has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12. $169-$70. The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. $150-$32.75. Jimmie Vaughan’s The Story Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-437-6246. www. robinstheatre.com. Jimmie Vaughan has been on a constant quest to play the blues, whether it was in early 1970s bands in Austin, like Storm and then the Fabulous Thunderbirds, or later with brother Stevie Ray Vaughan on their “Family Style” album, and on his own releases throughout the 1990s and in 2001. This year, he celebrates his life in the blues and on the road with “The Jimmie Vaughan Story,” a limited-edition box set and book including over 200 photos covering his life and the breadth of a remarkable career. 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. $49. Organist Scott Dettra with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-259-0555. www. stambaughauditorium.com. Organist Scott Dettra and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the E.M. Skinner Pipe Organ
Linda Evans. Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. Linda Evans’ roles have ranged from Audra Barkley in “The Big Valley” to the glamorous Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty.” Her Krystle was the good-girl counterpart to Joan Collins’ evil Alexis. Evans comes to town as part of Trumbull Town Hall’s 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15. $80-$45. Texas Tenors: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-8412931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. The Texas Tenors have amassed a fan base of over half a million followers on social media and more than 20 million views on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. They were Billboard’s number 10 Classical Artist in the World for 2019. 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16. $105 (season), $40 (individual). Asleep At The Wheel - 50th Anniversary Tour. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Asleep at the Wheel has been received 10 Grammy Awards, was cited by the Country Music Association as 1976 Touring Band of the Year and were given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Americana Music Association in 2009. They have released 31 albums and charted more than 20 singles on the country charts. 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16. $40-$25. Judas Priest: Fifty Heavy Metal Years. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800745-3000. covellicentre.com. Judas Priest returns to the Covelli Centre for their 50th anniversary tour. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17. $102.75-$48.75. Justin Hayward. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Hayward will perform solo hits as well as his songs with the Moody Blues. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $75. The Mavericks. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330-841-2931. The Mavericks come to Warren as part of their “En Espanol” world tour. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $78-$32.75. All Star Legends of Hip Hop. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. www.ticketmaster. com. Featuring Juvenile, Mystikal, Scarface, Twista and Trina. 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $102-$58. A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond. Westminster Celebrity Series, Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. 16172. 724-946-7354. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. $33. The Symphony Returns with Cellist Miriam K. Smith. DeYor/Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503. 330-259-0555. Cellist Miriam K. Smith joins the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a performance of works of Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Ginastera. The concert will be conducted by Miriam Burns. 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19. Breaking Benjamin. Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., Youngstown 44503. 1-800-745-3000. covellicentre. com. Breaking Benjamin with be joined by special guests Papa Roach and Memphis May Fire. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 21. $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50. Brett Young. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre. 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. Features Young on “The Weekends Tour.” 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $59.75-$35. Five For Fighting with String Quartet. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. Five For Fighting’s breakthrough came in 2001 with the Grammy-nominated song “Superman,” and John Ondrasik’s performance at The Concert For New York.
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Texas Tenors: Thursday, Sept. 16 at W.D. Packard Music Hall Ondrasik proceeded to become part of the American songbook with the iconic hit “100 Years,” “World,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” and “What If.” His music has been featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements ranging from “The Blind Side” to “The Sopranos.” In 2018, Ondrasik was the musical voice for the CBS hit show “Code Black.” 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $45-$35. Divas 3: Warren Civic Music. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. 330841-2931. WarrenCivicMusic.com. This show spans four decades, covering the 1960s through the 1990s, with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Abba and others. Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Divas3 has performed at several hotels and casinos throughout Las Vegas 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23. $40. The Color Purple. Edward W. Powers Auditorium in DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., downtown Youngstown. 330-259-9651. This adaptation of Alice Walker’s best-selling book and movie features Youngstown area musicians. It will be directed by Trevail Maurice Smith. Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 24, 25 and Oct. 1 and 2 and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. $30-$25. Rocky in Concert. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483. Features the original “Rocky” film on large screens while the musical score is performed live by a symphony orchestra. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. $59.50-$25. Jefferson Starship. Robins Theatre, 160 E. Market St., Warren 44481. 234-430-0005. In addition to original member David Freiberg, the band includes drummer Donny Baldwin (whose Starship roots go back to 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012), and singer and guitarist Cathy Richardson. 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. $75-$35. Tom Toro: Trumbull Town Hall. W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483.
Trumbull Town Hall will present New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro as part of its 2021-22 season. 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29. $35.
Christopher Cross: Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Robins Theatre.
