5 Live Music Musts: Friday, September 6th

Friday, September 06, 2013

Jeffrey Starr, GoLocalWorcester Contributor

The legendary Allman Brothers Band will be performing at the Comcast Center.

The weekend is here again. That means they are sure to be plenty of live music acts in the area over the next couple of days you'll want to check out.

Each week, GoLocalWorcester highlights five of the best concerts that weekend within an hour's drive (because we know music lovers will make the drive!). Here is the list for this weekend.

Sara Evans

Sara Evans will be live in concert this Saturday at Indian Ranch and it will be a celebration. That's because "Slow Me Down," the first single off her upcoming studio album, is officially out this week and available now at all digital retailers. Sara remains a favorite thanks to hits such as "Born to Fly," "Suds in the Bucket," "I Keep Looking," "Perfect," "No Place That Far" and "A Real Fine Place to Start." Opening the show is Ryan Brooks Kelly and on the Corral Stage will be Shanna Jackman at 12:15 pm. To purchase tickets click here. The show begins at 2 pm.

The Charlie Daniels Band

The Charlie Daniels Band is back at Indian Ranch on Sunday, September 8. Charlie Daniels is known for his contributions to country and southern rock music with chart toppers like "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", "In America", "The Legend of Wooley Swamp" and "Still in Saigon". Opening the show is Ayla Brown and on the Corral Stage will be Jim Libby Band at 12:15PM. To purchase tickets click here. The show begins at 2 pm.

Aaron Carter

Platinum recording artist, Aaron Carter, brings his After Party Tour to Tammany Hall and his Worcester fans! Carter has been performing since he was 7, and has been an established name in pop and hip hop since the late 90's. With two platinum albums, and several hit singles to his credit, this is sure to be a hot show! The concert begins at 8 pm. Tickets are $20; $70 for VIP admission.

The Allman Brothers Band with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

The legendary Allman Brothers Band is coming to the Comcast Cente r in Mansfield on Friday. The band has been playing their signature brand of bluesy rock n' roll to great critical praise and immense success since 1969 and they show no signs of stopping. Hear hits like "Ramblin' Man", "Whipping Post" and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." Though a far younger band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals have achieved great notoriety on the alternative music circuit. The concert begins at 6:30 pm.

Yellowcard

World-famous alternative pop punk band Yellowcard is coming to the House of Blues in Boston on Friday as part of their Ocean Avenue Acoustic Tour. Tickets range from $20 to $36. Here radio hits like "Ocean Avenue", "Lights and Sounds" and "Only One". The concert begins at 8 pm and is presented by radio 92.9. The opening performer is Geoff Rickley.

BONUS: Blake Shelton

Country music legend and co-star of The Voice, Nashville Star and Clash of the Choirs Blake Shelton will be at the Comcast Center in Mansfield on Saturday. He will be accompanied by the likes of Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer. The festivities begin at 7:30 pm. Shelton has charted 24 country singles, with an astonishing 14 going to number 1 and three additional songs hitting the top 10.