1. Chris Brown W/ Omarion, Kid Ink, French Montana, Fetty Wap, & Teyana Taylor / September 1st / Oak Mountain Amphitheater
If you're a huge Hip-Hop and R&B fan, trust me, you do not want to miss this show. Chris Brown is on his One Hell of a Nite tour, featuring the smooth vocals of Omarion, the hot flows of Kid Ink, French Montana, and my personal favorite newcomer, Fetty Wap, as well as Teyana Taylor representing the females.
Check out the tour promo here:
Tickets/Info Available Here:http://concerts.livenation.com/event/20004EABB5D05...
2. Lady Antebellum with Hunter Hayes & Sam Hunt / September 3rd / Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Currently on their fourth tour and promoting their sixth studio album, country music trio Lady Antebellum will be visiting Birmingham on September 3 at The Oak Mountain Amphitheater with country music guests Hunter Hayes and Birmingham's very own Sam Hunt! A perfect Thursday show to spend with friends!
Here's a playlist for the tour: https://open.spotify.com/user/ladyantebellum/playl...
Tickets/Info Available Here:http://concerts.livenation.com/event/20004E58AB605...
3. Purity Ring / September 9th / Iron City
If you haven't heard of this Canadian duo yet, you must. Purity Ring is an electronic duo who feature live drums and piano that trigger a lights show to produce the coolest live background effects EVER. If you're into chill electro pop, this is definitely the show for you.
Check out another eternity here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ymjpcGruNuUUUZOeGa...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ironcitybham.com/event/905863-purity-ri...
4. Earl Sweatshirt / September 11th / Iron City
As one of the leading men in Odd Future, L.A. based rapper Earl Sweatshirt will be making his Birmingham debut soon with opening act, Remy Banks! If you love sick flows, R&B-influenced hip-hop beats, and the West Coast, you should check him out this fall at Iron City (and if you get there early enough, definitely get close to the stage. Earl is an amazing performer!).
Check out Earl's newest album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3wUv2IjD5hPrqlPakpc...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ironcitybham.com/event/854201-earl-swea...
5. Yelawolf / September 16th / Zydeco
If you're into hardcore rap, definitely check out Yelawolf at Zydeco with special guests Rittz! A native Alabaman, Yelawolf has been in the game since the early 2000s and is back with his Devil's Pass Bike Run tour, promoting his new album Love Story which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4mugszxpE45gV3mObOB...
Tickets/Info Available Here:http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?d...
6. Ariana Grande with Prince Royce / September 20th / BJCC
Pop-princess diva Ariana Grande will be making a stop on her Honeymoon tour towards the end of September at the BJCC with latino and bachata musical guest, Prince Royce! The show is packed with awesome choreography, cute outfit changes, and catchy music, perfect for a fun night out with friends!
Listen to The Honeymoon Tour playlisthere: https://open.spotify.com/user/12148800274/playlist...
and check out Prince Royce's newest album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2iTpTfHG5yui5JVtfRN...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/ariana-grande-birmingh...
7. Beach House / October 3rd / Saturn
Baltimore Natives, Alex Scally and Victoria Legend are a Indie Alternative Duo who are coming to Saturn this October. If you're looking for a chill, "dream-esque" indie show to enjoy, definetly check these two out with the opening act, Jessica Pratt!
Listen to Beach House's latest release here: https://open.spotify.com/album/35vTE3hx3AAXtM6okpJ...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.saturnbirmingham.com/event/863897-beach...
8. alt-J / October 8th / Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Originally from England, Grammy-nominated alt-J are pretty much on everyone's Spotify playlist these days. If you like indie-rock with a hint of electronic synths, this show is a must-see for one of the nights where you just want to chill.
Check out a playlist coordinated around their set lists here: https://open.spotify.com/user/altjband/playlist/18...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://concerts.livenation.com/event/20004E79D0836...
9. Toro y Moi / October 14th / Saturn
A native of South Carolina, Chaz Bundick is the mastermind behind projects like Toro y Moi and Les Sins. Toro y Moi is his original project that created a new genre of music called "chill wave." If you love indie vocals, heavy, bright synths, and something to just get down to, add this show to your calendars now!
Here's a playlist dedicated to Toro's greatest hits: https://open.spotify.com/user/toro_y_moi/playlist/...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?d...
10. Bo Burnham / October 17th / Alabama Theater
Comedian, singer-songwriter, and internet celebrity, Bo Burnham is a wonderful one man show. The Boston native will be performing this fall at the famous Alabama Theater! If you're into acoustics and comedy, check this show out!
Here's a link to his newest standup/music special what.: https://open.spotify.com/album/2raUWnH2AIOq6T4aCXr...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/bo-burnham-birmingham-...
11. Walk The Moon with HOLYCHILD / October 18th / Iron City
Walk The Moon joins our Birmingham fall lineup with special guest HOLYCHILD in mid-October at Iron City. From Cincinnati, Ohio, these indie rockers currently have a catchy hit single out at the moment called "Shut Up and Dance," which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4kbj5MwxO1bq9wjT5g9....
Opening for them is L.A.-based duo HOLYCHILD, who create tracks heavily influenced by smooth R&B and electronic based pop.
Listen to their debut album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1uNMGHZkbHfB7E7qUwh...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ironcitybham.com/event/855531-walk-moon...
12. Joey Bada$$ / October 28th / Zydeco
Young, hungry, and genius, Brooklyn-based rapper Joey Bada$$ is a must-see for all you hip-hop fans out there. Joey mixes his young, modern flow with old school, East Coast hip-hop tracks. It's pretty awesome. If you haven't heard his debut mixtape, 1999, you must. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/100sbzLt8tFdeksrctx...
The head of his PRO ERA crew, joining Bada$$ on his world tour is Denzel Curry, Bishop Nehru, and Nyck Caution.
Just like Earl Sweatshirt's show, you want to show up early to get close to the stage because Joey's shows are packed with high energy and nice vibes.
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?d...
13. STS9
Natives of Atlanta, this instrumental rock and electronic band combine funk, jazz, psychedelia, and hip-hop to create interesting improvised music. If you're looking for a show to jam out at, this is for you!
Check out their latest EP here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1KZ665gE5ROLpYRAtYA...
Tickets/Info Available Here: http://www.ironcitybham.com/event/920341-sts9-birm...