17 of the Best Concerts to Catch in July in Cleveland

THU 07/02

The Church — The Singles Tour: 1980-2025

The Australian group that had hits in the ’80s with moody tunes such as “Under the Milky Way” and “Reptile” brings its greatest hits tour to the Rock Hall. The show begins at 8 p.m.

1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com.

SUN 07/05

Straight No Chaser

The vocal group performs at 7:30 p.m. at Northfield Park Racino. Known for its annual Christmas shows, the group will perform some of the best-known songs of summer from the last six decades, including Pharrell Williams’s “Happy” and Walk the Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance.”

10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparracino.com.

TUE 07/07

Jack Johnson

The singer-songwriter and activist for the environment comes to Blossom. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., and the tour supports the soundtrack to the new documentary film, SURFILMUSIC, which traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for his musical career..

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

The R&B Tour Starring Usher Raymond + Chris Brown

The two R&B superstars bring their stadium tour to Huntington Bank Field. Both artists are coming off successful tours. Usher’s Past, Present, Future trek was a huge success and so was Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX World Tour. The concert begins at 7 p.m. In addition, the tour has partnered with Global Citizen to provide access to quality education for children around the world by donating $1 for every ticket sold to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

100 Alfred Lerner Way, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com.

SAT 07/11

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs

The guitarist who famously played alongside the late Tom Petty for many years brings his solo project to Northfield Park Racino. The late Brian Wilson inspired the title track to Mission of Mercy, Campbell’s latest solos effort. The show starts at 8 p.m.

10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-467-4101, northfieldparkracino.com.

WED 07/15

Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks

Yes singer Jon Anderson returns to the Agora with his backing band, the Band Geeks. He and his group of younger musicians will perform classics from the Yes catalog as well as original tunes (and yes, they too sound like Yes). The show starts at 6:30 p.m.

5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Death Cab for Cutie

Produced and engineered by John Congleton and assembled from a mere three weeks of sessions, Built You a Tower, the latest effort from the indie rock act out of the Pacific Northwest has a real immediacy to it. Songs such as the ratcheting “Punch the Flowers” should translate well live. The group performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

FRI 07/17

Tim McGraw & 49 Winchester

Veteran country singer Tim McGraw teams up with the up-and-coming country rock act 49 Winchester for this show at Blossom. It begins at 7 p.m. Earlier this year, McGraw released two brand new songs, “Pawn Shop Guitar” and “Song for America,” marking his first new music in over a year.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

SAT 07/18

Zac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour

Known for live shows that often feature a slew of oddball covers in addition to original material, the versatile Zac Brown Band brings its Love & Fear tour to Rocket Arena. The concert begins at 7 p.m.

One Center Court, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com.

TUE 07/21

John Mellencamp

The surly singer-songwriter brings his greatest hits tour to Blossom. Slated to hit 19 U.S. cities, the tour will reportedly feature Mellencamp, a Rock Hall Inductee who is now considered classic rock, and his band performing all his “most beloved songs,” including some of which haven’t been played live in many years.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

THU 07/23

Pavement

The indie rock group that likes its music slanted and enchanted comes to the Agora. Doors open at 7 p.m. After Nirvana introduced the world of indie rock, Pavement benefited, and tracks such as the sardonic “Cut Your Hair” and “Gold Soundz” became underground hits.

5000 Euclid Ave., 216-881-2221, agoracleveland.com.

Slightly Stoopid

The ska-punk band from the ’90s returns to Jacobs Pavilion. Over the course of the past 30 years, the group has maintained a DIY approach. The band founded its own record label, Stoopid Records, which released the platinum single “Closer to the Sun,” and gold singles “2am” and “Collie Man.” The Elovaters and Bumpin’ Uglies open the show. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

FRI 07/24

Parker McCollum

The country superstar performs tonight at 7:30 at Blossom Music Center. Last year, he released his self-titled fifth studio album and then followed it up this year with an expanded version that includes four additional tracks, including the twangy fan-favorite “Big Ole Fancy House.”

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

Zeds Dead

The electronic group performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. The electronic group is promoting this tour as a career retrospective that’ll even include tracks from its early days when it posted songs on MySpace.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

SUN 07/26

Brit Floyd

Singer-guitarist Damian Darlington reportedly formed this Pink Floyd tribute act because it wanted it to improve upon the work he did with his previous band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show. The group has been touring since 2011, and it performs at 6 p.m. at Jacobs Pavilion. Sun: July 26.

2014 Sycamore St., 216-861-4080, jacobspavilion.com.

TUE 07/28

Train

On tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Drops of Jupiter, ’90s pop-rockers Train headline this multi-band bill that includes Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson. The group delivers a feel-good concert that always goes over well at Blossom. The show starts at 6:45 p.m.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.

THU 07/30

Evanescence

While this rock band is best known for its 2003 record Fallen, new singles such as the Garbage-like “Fight Like a Girl” show that it remains relevant. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at Blossom. Spiritbox and Nova Twins open, and the group has reportedly partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will support organizations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to people around the world.

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, 216-231-1111, livenation.com.