Summer concerts for every taste

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Gianna Cabral

KISS Concert 2016

GIANNA CABRAL, Staff Writer

Sick of sitting in the summer heat with nothing to do but sweat? Lucky for you, there are many shows happening this summer that you can go to with a group of friends for a fun night out or even go by yourself, if you’re feeling daring.

Blackbear

Hop artist, Blackbear is currently touring North America and will be making a stop in Boston. Blackbear’s music consists of many catchy tunes that will make you want to dance. He is best known for his songs like “I Needed You.”

When: July 2nd

Where: House of Blues (Boston, MA)

Ed Sheeran

British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran is heading on tour yet again to promote his recent album, “Divide.” If you go, you’ll more than likely be singing away to “Shape of You” and his classic hit “The A Team.” If you can wait that long, he is also performing at the TD Garden in Boston on September 22nd & 23rd.

When: July 14th & 15th

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville, CT)

Kendrick Lamar

Rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar is starting his two month tour at the beginning of next month. Highly known for his song, “Swimming Pools,” he will be performing at many arenas across America. To promote his most recent album, “Damn.” Lamar will be bringing along Travis Scott as a guest.

When: July 22nd

Where: TD Garden

Queen + Adam Lambert

British rock band, Queen, and singer Adam Lambert are touring together once again. Known for their hit songs, “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions,” the band will be taking their well-known songs on the road with them. Queen will be performing 26 shows throughout North America, as well as make their way over to Europe.

When: July 25th

Where: TD Garden (Boston, MA)

Shawn Mendes

As part of his “Illuminate” world tour, Shawn Mendes will be making a stop in Boston. The Canadian native is popularly known for his songs, “Stitches” and “Life Of The Party.” He will be promoting his most recent album, “Illuminate”, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

When: August 23rd

Where: TD Garden (Boston, MA)